If you didn't share a pictures about it, did it really happen? HA, Of course it did! I'm guilty of not sharing every event, festival or attraction I experience with my family. I'm in the moment and oftentimes, I even leave the house without my phone! I know, crazy right.... but this time I'm making it a point to share an annual experience my husband and I use as a perfect date night without the kids. Every Spring we attend the Jazz’n the Vines concert series located in Bush, Louisiana. Only Continue Reading
Smoky Mountain Wineries Breweries & Distilleries – Smoky Mtn Attractions Pt1 #BayouTravel
Message below is suitable for 21+ On my last visit to the Smoky Mountains (I could have sworn I wrote about it but guess I didn't) my husband and I visited several wineries in the area. Advertised as the Smokey Mountain Wine Trail guests can visit several wineries and tour their facilities. While you're there, guests can enjoy the unique variety and flavor of some of their most popular flavors. One that comes to mine is Mountain Valley Winery which is in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Continue Reading
Join the Club – Uncorked Ventures Explorations Wine Club
Disclosure: Complimentary wine was used in order to facilitate this post. All opinions and thoughts are 100% my own. Please see website's disclosure section for additional information. My husband & I enjoy a bottle of wine from time to time, mostly on the weekends. As often as we drink a bottle of wine you would think we were more adventurous with our selections. Despite educating ourselves by visiting several wineries during our recent travels, we tend to stick to our favorites when Continue Reading
America’s Most Romantic Wineries #BayouTravel
Think Napa Valley, California is the only place to have a romantic winery experience? Think again! Locations throughout the United States are growing grapes and producing top quality wines that rival their European and South American counterparts. If you’re looking for a romantic winery getaway, here are some suggestions from all over the country to get you started! O’Brien Estate – Napa Valley, California While Napa Valley isn’t the only place to go for out of this world wineries, it still Continue Reading
La Louisiane at the Hotel Mazarin – New Orleans Hotel Collection #NOWFE
Disclosure: I will be attending the event as media. All opinions and thoughts are my own and in no way influenced by others. As if you needed another reason to visit New Orleans this weekend, I am sharing one more: New Orleans Wine & Food Experience, May 21st-24th. Over the past two decades, the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience has raised over a $1 million for non-profit organizations that fight hunger and support culinary education all while showcasing local food, chefs and Continue Reading
Wine Tasting and Tours at San Sebastian Winery St. Augustine, Florida #BayouTravel
About a year ago I mentioned to my friend & fellow travel lover that I was interested in touring a local winery in the Smoky Mountain Area. Since we both have visited the area frequently she mentioned that she has taken her entire family to local wineries for a tour and free wine tastings. Her children are the same age as mine so I though if she felt comfortable doing that, why shouldn't I? I thought it was a great idea and since then have taken both my children to local wineries while Continue Reading