Earlier this week I had the opportunity to interview a Microsoft Executive during his recent visit to New Orleans. New Orleans will soon be home to the 2nd Microsoft Retail Store in Louisiana. The Grand Opening of Micorsoft's newest retail store located inside Lakeside Shopping Center, will have it's grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, Nov. 14 at 10:30 a.m. In addition to the ribbon cutting ceremony, customers will have the opportunity to purchase a Toshiba Encore 8-inch 32GB Continue Reading
Letting My Artistic Side Show at Paint Nite®
Disclosure: My friend & I received complimentary tickets to the event we attended. All opinions are thoughts are my own. I love getting together with my friends in any environment! But with a job, kids afterschool and after work activities making time for a girl's night out is almost impossible to plan. Recently a friend and I were invited to attend a local Girl's Night Out Paint Nite event. Don't worry, it's not just for the ladies, men were also on hand. At a Paint Nite event you can Continue Reading
Microsoft Grand Opening: Lakeside Shopping Center +Xbox One Event w/star Shaquille O’Neal #NOLA
It's no secret that my family are sports lovers and very competitive! So when I heard that Shaquille O’Neal was coming to Lakeside Mall to celebrate the Grand Opening (I'll be attending as well) of 2nd Microsoft Retail store in Louisiana this November, I couldn't pass on the opportunity! Tech and sports? It's like a dream, right! Anyway as a techie, not only will you get to learn about the new Microsoft store BUT you will have the opportunity to purchase the Toshiba Encore 2 WT8 32GB Continue Reading
New Orleans to Orlando aboard Megabus -Yes, $1 Tickets + Tips & Tricks to Megabus #BayouTravel
Over the years I have put many miles on my personal vehicle to cover travel. Although I have had the privilege of using airlines and cruise ships, one method of travel I have yet to experience is bus travel. In my recent #BayouTravel post, I mentioned travel alternatives like Bus Travel. I listed Pro's and Con's but did not mention various my recent bus experience. Today I'm sharing my recent adventure aboard Megabus. Megabus is a low-cost express bus service that travels throughout the U.S, Continue Reading
Travel Alternatives – Pros & Cons to Bus Travel #BayouTravel
In all my years of traveling as an adult, one method of travel I have yet to experience was bus travel. Although I am familiar with local bus transit, traveling by national bus charter companies was out of my element. Recently I experience bus travel from New Orleans to Orlando. The experience was affordable but at times inconvenient to my specific needs. With that being said, if cost is an issue, bus travel is something to consider. I know I will! In a world where travel costs are Continue Reading
America’s Most Haunted Hotels #BayouTravel
Does you enjoy a good ghost story? Hearing a ghost story is very different than staying in a haunted hotel! Most Haunted Hotels can be found from the East to West coast and every state in between. It seems as if there are no shortage of ghosts in our country and they love to haunt old hotels. The three most haunted hotels are the Crescent Hotel, the Stanley Hotel, and Hotel Del Coronado. It doesn’t appear that any of these ghosts mean any harm; they just like to let you know that they are Continue Reading
My Family & The Size Factor – Cruising With Children #BayouTravel #CruisingCarnival
Disclosure: I was a guest aboard Carnival Cruise Lines and Carnival Dream. All opinions and thoughts are my own. For more information, please refer to this site's disclosure section. I started writing my about Carnival Cruise Lines and Carnival Dream experience which set sail out of New Orleans but as I began to edit my pictures I began to get very emotional. Initially I began writing about Carnival Dream and how appropriate this ship was for my family. You see, I have older children. Continue Reading
Cruise Travel Preparations: What to know about Belize Cruise Port? #BayouTravel
The country of Belize has become one of Central America’s hottest destinations thanks to its Caribbean coast, proximity to Mexico, plentiful natural resources, and English speaking population. This nation, once a colony of Great Britain has been welcoming tens of thousands of tourists a year. If your next cruise makes a stop at the port of Belize here are some things you should know. Belize City Incoming cruise ships dock in Belize City that not only borders the Caribbean Sea but the Belize Continue Reading
Carnival Dream – When The Sun Goes Down Cruise Ship Entertainment #CruisingCarnival #BayouTravel
Disclosure: I was a guest of Carnival Dream. All opinions are my own. Please see site's disclosure section for additional information. When I travel with my family I want a combination of two things: Relaxation and Excitement. I'm not going to beat around the bush, I like my naps, especially on vacation. But when the sun goes down I like to enjoy local entertainment. During our recent cruise aboard Carnival Cruise Lines- Carnival Dream my family and I enjoyed all the entertainment options Continue Reading
Looking at Ivy Leagues Schools this year? Consider College & University Travel #BayouTravel
Parents of high school juniors and seniors with plans of attending an Ivy League school should make plans as soon as possible to tour the schools, facilities, and areas. An Ivy League education is a dream come true for most. Having excelled in high school to the point where this is a real possibility is an accomplishment in itself. The admissions processes for these schools are extensive and complex. Touring the campuses prior to applying can help narrow the list of options and reduce the stress Continue Reading
New Orleans Area Plantation Tour Stop – Laura Plantation #BayouTravel
A few miles away from Oak Alley Plantation sits Laura Plantation, a restored historic Louisiana Creole plantation. The plantation is located on the west bank of the Mississippi River near Vacherie, Louisiana. My family and I decided to take the guided tour after we completed our Oak alley tour on a warm Saturday afternoon. We are brave! The Louisiana heat is rough but this plantation was worth the sweat. Our guided tour began outside Laura Plantation where our tour guide, gave us some Continue Reading
How to Plan Your Next Sports Vacation #BayouTravel
What kind of sports vacation would you like to go on? No matter what kind of sport you are into, there are some common elements that seem to follow sports fans. You can plan your entire vacation around your favorite sports or you can just include bits and pieces of various ones along the way. Regardless, all sports vacations should be planned for maximum fun. Here are some tips to help you find the perfect sports vacation: Events You Enjoy Do you prefer events that are active sporting Continue Reading