October 2011

Coca-Cola Family Game Night Giveaway

by CajunMama

Spending quality time as a family, even when on a vacation can sometimes be hard to manage. If going to theme parks or other lively destinations, sometimes members of a family go off in smaller groups. One fun aspect of travel as a family is staying in a condo or vacation home where there are [...]

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Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge – Downtown Boutique Hotel

by CajunMama
Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge lobby

It’s been a pleasure for me to see the changes going on in downtown Baton Rouge. When I was growing up, it consisted of a few neighborhood bars, restaurants to feed the area office workers, and office buildings. In the evenings and on the weekends, downtown Baton Rouge was a ghost town. Fortunately that’s changed [...]

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King Bar and Bistro in Downtown Baton Rouge

by CajunMama
King Bar and Bistro at Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge

The King Bar and Bistro is the onsite dining venue at Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge, a boutique hotel located downtown in Louisiana’s capitol city. The restaurant is located just off the lobby of Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge and also has street access on Lafayette Street. I spent a wonderful evening with a few friends and [...]

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Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2012

by CajunMama

Tomorrow, Lonely Planet releases their highly-anticipated title Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2012 (affiliate link). I always enjoy reading this annual volume that highlights some the best places to visit and things to do for the coming year. The best part? I love the quirkiness of many of the lists. They reflect the humor and [...]

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Haunted Louisiana: Mansions of the South

by CajunMama

Louisiana has long been known for some spooky things. It’s no wonder televisions shows like True Blood and movies such as Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn have been filmed here. My state also has some beautiful houses that are home to otherworldly apparitions. Here are a few of the haunted plantations in Louisiana I’ve checked out [...]

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Celebrate Because It’s Champagne Day! #ChampagneDay

by CajunMama
Open a bottle of bubble for Champagne Day

Today the world celebrates the second-annual Champagne Day. Started as a grassroots online effort to celebrate the sparkling wine that comes exclusively from the Champagne region of France, Champagne Day is celebrated worldwide in wine stores, bars, restaurants, at private events, in homes and online. Events include Champagne discounts at retailers, tastings, TweetUps and spontaneous [...]

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Haunted Travel Deals at Eerie Places

by CajunMama

Forget waiting around for those 11/11/11 travel deals – we’ve got some scary getaways for those looking for a haunted thrill. Groupon Getaways and Expedia, have scoured the country to curate a collection of Haunted Getaways involving the eeriest travel destinations nationwide. Spooky spots include:  Two-Night Stay for Up to Five in Suite or Themed [...]

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A Chat with Queen Latifah

by CajunMama

I was invited to New York City to meet and interview Queen Latifah, star of Zyrtec Parks Unleashed video game on YouTube. Unfortunately, an unplanned surgery kept me in Louisiana, but Queen Latifah agreed to chat via Skype. We chatted about good food in Louisiana, allergies when we travel, Queen Latifah’s favorite trips, and her [...]

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Wheelchair-Accessible Minivan Basics

by RollingMama

When we travel, our preferred mode of transportation is our wheelchair-accessible minivan. Our van and my wheelchair have been modified allowing me to be the driver or the front passenger. I can remain in my wheelchair and there is no awkward transferring to a car seat. Even though I drive with hand controls (look  Mom–no [...]

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First Carnival Fun Ship 2.0 Revealed

by CajunMama

The Carnival Liberty is the first ship in the Carnival Fleet to get the Carnival Fun Ship 2.0 enhancements. After a 14 day dry dock service, she’s back in the water with tons of fun for cruise ship guests. Here’s a video recap of those 14 days. I can’t wait to experience the Fun Ship [...]

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