From the monthly archives:

October 2008

Holiday Entertainment for the Family in Nashville plus Giveaway

by CajunMama

Last year around this time, I enjoyed a day of shopping and visiting with my mom and aunt in Nashville. We walked through the Gaylord Opryland Resort, where I was astonished at the amount of Christmas lights that were on display. We spent hours catching up, admiring the various holiday scenes, and even enjoyed a [...]

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Winning Wednesday: WDW with Kids 2009

by CajunMama

Wow. That’s all I can manage to say after reading all the great tips and tricks left by all of you for a Disney World family vacation.
Some of the tips that really stood out include Charlotte Winters’ tip to UPGRADE. Jaclyn Reynolds advises visitors to study the park maps before exploring the park. Donna S [...]

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Your Questions Answered: Girlfriend Birthday Getaway near East Coast

by CajunMama

I was recently contacted by my high school friend, Kristina, who wants to celebrate her 35th birthday with a Girlfriend Getaway. She lives in Frederick, MD and would like something close enough in case the kids get sick, but far away enough to relax. I did a little research and found out that she is [...]

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Romance in Ireland

by CajunMama

What is a romantic escape? Does it really have to be about time with your significant other? Does is have to be a honeymoon trip or anniversary journey? Is it who you are with or is it about where you go?
My affair with Ireland began before I visited this magical place. I read about it [...]

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Disney Fairytale Giveaway

by CajunMama

Our Walt Disney World for Kids 2009 Giveaway has given me Disney fever. I started to search around for great deals on planning a family trip during the kids’ winter break. I went to Orbitz and was excited to see that they are giving away all kinds of prizes, including five customized 5/day 4/night Grand [...]

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Winning Wednesday: CVS Photo Book

by CajunMama

Congratulations to Chrissy who won our Preserve Family Travel Memories with a CVS Photobook Giveaway. She said in her comment that she’s like to document her birthday trip. Well, Happy Early Birthday Chrissy. We hope your trip is fun and full of memories that you can look back on for years to come. Thanks to [...]

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On the Move Approved: Walt Disney World with Kids 2009 and Giveaway

by CajunMama

I recently was able to get my hands on a copy of Walt Disney World with Kids 2009 by Kim Wright Wiley. This Fodor’s guide to Orlando theme parks includes more than just info on Disney, but provides all the information needed to plan and enjoy the vacation of a lifetime.
It includes time and money [...]

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The Canyon Ranch Experience

by CajunMama

When I hear the name Canyon Ranch, I think of THE spa. You know, the spa resort type of place that only the uber-rich are allowed to enter. The place where all the cares of the world are left behind and visitors are treated to days upon end of full body massages. Well, a few [...]

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Giveaway: Preserve Family Travel Memories with CVS Photo Center

by CajunMama

I love to scrapbook with pictures taken from all of our family travels and girlfriend getaways, but sometimes it is hard for me to find the time to sit down and place them all in one book. One year, my mother gave me a scrapbook that highlighted parts of my childhood, milestones in my life, [...]

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Interview with a Traveling Dad: Chris Brogan

by CajunMama

Disclaimer: I bugged the poo out of this poor man until he broke down and graciously agreed to answer these questions. Before you read this, pretend you are Wayne and Garth and repeat to yourselves, “We’re not worthy”.
Chris Brogan is a Strategist/Advisor of Enterprise Tech and Social Media. In other words, he’s the Shiznit, The [...]

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Fight Poverty with Voluntourism

by CajunMama

Voluntourism is one way travelers can make an impact on fighting poverty while on holiday. There are a number of ways to volunteer while on vacation, such as helping maintain US National Parks, working with animals, or even traveling with Airline Ambassadors International to help fight poverty.

Airline Ambassadors International was founded in 1997 by Nancy [...]

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Best Chocolate Desserts

by CajunMama

My favorite week of the year is upon us. It is National Chocolate Week and I take my role as a Traveling Mama very seriously. I make sure that each hotel I recommend has been personally visited. I make sure that each product I review has been personally tested out. I even sacrifice myself, in [...]

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Dollywood – Fun Filled Family Theme Park in Tennessee

by CajunMama

I’m finally posting some video of our trip to Dollywood and the Smokies over the summer. The kids really enjoyed themselves.

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Luxury Travel in Saint Tropez

by CajunMama

My gal pal, Denise (a food writer from Boston) had a swanky assignment in Saint Tropez and asked me to go along. Since I hadn’t stepped foot on French soil yet, this would provide the perfect excuse to do so. I booked a flight on Air France, direct from Houston to Paris, and then into [...]

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