December 2011

Aloft Hotel Urban and Trendy – Charlotte, North Carolina

by CarolinaMama

The Aloft Hotel is Uptown at the Epicenter in Charlotte, North Carolina is urban and trendy.  Fellow Traveling Mamas, Jen of One Moms World, and I were in Charlotte recently. It is in the heart of the Epicenter of Charlotte.  There you will find an abundance of city life and activity. This Fall, I attended [...]

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Reader Q: Are there bed bugs at my Disney resort?

by CajunMama
Disney

Dear TravelingMamas, I read your blog and wondered if you’ve heard anything about bed bugs at Caribbean Beach Resort. I’ve read several posts on trip advisor and, at this point, not really looking forward to the trip. We tried moving to another hotel, but choices are limited due to the upcoming holiday. Any advice is [...]

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2012 Travel Prediction: The Year of Being Grounded

by CajunMama
Hell Grand Cayman

It’s that time of year when people reflect on what’s passed, they make resolutions for the New Year, and make predictions of what the next year will bring. My prediction on how Americans will travel in 2012 isn’t just about one theme, such as The Year of the Passport or Celebration Vacations, but more on [...]

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Win a Trip to London

by RollingMama

I went to London for the first time this year and fell in love. London is an amazing place with so much to see and do that I would gladly go again and again, which is why I’ve submitted my entry for a terrific contest sponsored by the folks at Visit London. You have a [...]

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Christmas Eve Tradition in Louisiana: Bonfires on the Levee {w/ Video}

by CajunMama
Louisiana Christmas Eve Bonfires on the Levee

Destinations all over the globe celebrate this time of year according to the local culture. Here in Louisiana, we light the way for Papa Noel on Christmas Eve with the tradition of bonfires on the levee. There are two versions of how this tradition started, but no matter the origins, this is a wonderful way [...]

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The Health Benefits of Carnival’s Fun Ship 2.0 #FunShip2dot0

by CajunMama
Enjoying ThirstyFrog Red on Carnival Liberty before LSU Game

A few days before I headed to Miami to board the Carnival Liberty for some Fun Ship 2.0 research, I had a checkup with my oncologist. For those that don’t know the backstory, I won’t go into too much detail, but a few years ago I was diagnosed with a brain tumor. At that time, [...]

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Cool and Useful Road Trip App – RoadNinja

by CajunMama
RoadNinja

A few weeks ago as I was driving I-10 in Baton Rouge, I noticed on one of the digital road signs an advertisement for a cool looking app — RoadNinja. A few days later I saw it again. Being the road trip and app freak that I am, I decided to download the free app [...]

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Holiday Travel Tips and Deals

by CajunMama
Red Christmas Ornament (c) Shannon Hurst Lane | TravelingMamas.com

We’ve made it through Thanksgiving Day and now we’re in the full swing of the holiday season. Before long, New Years Eve will be upon us, bringing all that 2012 has to offer. Soon, many families will pack their bags and head out to the airport or the highway for a holiday family road trip.Here [...]

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Holiday Travel and Packing Tips

by CajunMama
Visa On Arrival

Happy Holidays! Travel can be stressful, but when you add the aspect of family travel during the busy holiday season and many of us are overwhelmed. We’ve put together our best travel tips and ideas to help you make the most out of this crazy holiday travel season. Take a Tip from Santa – Make [...]

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Guy’s Burger Joint on Carnival Cruise Lines #FunShip2dot0

by CajunMama
Guy

I’m not sure what I was expecting on the Carnival Liberty when it comes to Guy’s Burger Joint on the Fun Ship 2.0, but it sure wasn’t the chance to eat the best burger on the sea. All I can say is, move over 5 Guys Burgers. There’s only one guy for me when it [...]

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