From the monthly archives:

January 2008

Rex and Galatoire’s

Mardi Gras isn’t just a trip for adults, it is also a great time for a family vacation. Kids and parents can learn about the history and culture of New Orleans, the event called Mardi Gras, and the food that makes this city so memorable. Take a step inside and old warehouse to discover the mysterious Krewe of Rex [...]

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Brennan’s and the Krewe of Cork

by CajunMama

Fine dining is one part of what makes New Orleans and Louisiana appealing to family travelers and couples on romantic vacation. Partaking of a meal isn’t just a meal, it is an event.
Breakfast at Brennan’s is always a treat for me. I always order the Three Course Prix Fixe which starts at $36US. It is [...]

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Roadtrip to NOLA

by CajunMama

Yesterday after work I hopped in RedBugg (my VW) and took a road trip to New Orleans with my man, Kimo. Kimo and I have been on many road trips together, and what I like about him is:
A) He lets me drive him around.
B) He doesn’t mind me singing at the top of my lungs.
C) [...]

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Mardi Gras in the U.S.

by CajunMama

New Orleans is just one of many places that celebrate Maris Gras. Cities such as Mobile, Pensacola, and Baton Rouge offer family parades full of fun.
I’ve been invited to spend a long weekend at Harrah’s New Orleans, a new hotel/resort on the scene. I’m going to eat, drink, and be merry during a time of [...]

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The Rules of Mardi Gras

by CajunMama

Parades and the revelry of Mardi Gras has attracted tourist and visitors from all over the world. Make sure you don’t break any of the cardinal rules of Mardi Gras. First timers may not know the traditions, but this quick primer will help you weave your way from parade route to parade route, no matter [...]

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Family Travel Blogs We Love

by CajunMama

We’re always on the lookout for informative and entertaining blogs and websites. Here are a few family travel sites (and other traveling mamas) we like to read:
Bootsnall Family Travel Blog – We all just love Sheila Scarborough, who is a blogging maniac. She’s always been a traveler, growing up in a Navy family and then [...]

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Name a Cruise Ship

by CajunMama

When I found the Hungry Suitcase, I knew then that Royal Caribbean’s marketing department was full of great ideas. Who knew that they would be THIS brilliant?
Royal Caribbean and USA Today are holding a contest where the average traveler has an opportunity to get in on the ship-naming action. The winner not only gets to [...]

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A Babymoon for Matthew McConaughey?

by CajunMama

Matthew McConaughey announced yesterday on his website that his girlfriend, Camila, is three months pregnant. This means that their window of opportunity for planning a Babymoon is slowly closing. They have passed the first trimester, where travel isn’t recommended, so this gives them three to four months before the end is near…….the end of life [...]

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SkinnySongs for your next trip

by CajunMama

I was watching CBS this morning and they interviewed Heidi Roizen, an entreprenuer and the brains behind SkinnySongs, a new cd to help lose weight. One of the songs really clicked with me when I read these lyrics:
“About six months back, I took one helluva trip
had a swank vacation on a big cruise ship
but later [...]

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Royal Caribbean’s Hungry Suitcase

by CajunMama

Yesterday I was browsing website designer portfolios when I came across Hungry Suitcase.
Sammy the Suitcase helps you plan your trip by what you place inside of him. He even has sarcastic or humorous comments to make, depending upon your item selection. I didn’t even realize what company it was for until the end, when my [...]

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The Bucket List

by CajunMama

The Bucket List, a movie starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman, opens in theaters nationwide today. The premise of the movie got me to thinking about MY Bucket List.
When I was in high school, I made a list of all the places I wanted to see and all the things I wanted to do. I [...]

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Spring Cleaning

by CajunMama

One of my favorite online stores, FredaLA.com, is conducting its unique “Success Is in the Bag” handbag recycling program — which collects ‘gently owned’ handbags from across the country, donating them to women in sponsored upward mobility programs.
So far, FredaLa.com has donated more than 1,000 handbags. I think I’ll go through my closet and do [...]

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