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Adventure Travel

“Save Our Coast” The Beautiful Gulf Coast

by CarolinaMama

We’d like to welcome our newest contributor, CarolinaMama. Her first post comes from the heart. Welcome aboard, CarolinaMama! ~ CajunMama
This weekend I received a very significant package from New Orleans.
Care packages from home have always represented my heritage.  Cafe du Monde, Community Coffee,  Zatarain’s Cooking Necessities,  Laura’s Pralines.  Not to mention my Mother’s homemade cookies, [...]

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Grand Bahama Island Shore Excursion : Freeport Kayak and Nature Experience

by CajunMama

Shore excursions for families can be difficult to choose. Many excursions have minimum age limits and may not be condicive to families with varying abilities. We browsed the many shore excursion choices while planning our Freeport, Grand Bahama Island port stop while on a family cruise aboard the Carnival Fantasy. One option that caught our eye was the [...]

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Best Ride at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri

by CajunMama

I somehow coaxed my daughter into riding her first extreme coaster during a family vacation to Branson, Missouri. The ride, Wildfire, is located at the family friendly theme park attraction Silver Dollar City. This park offers shows, rides for all ages, good food, and a place to make memories worth repeating. Silver Dollar City is [...]

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Your Questions Answered – Buying a Scooter for European Travel

by CajunMama

Hi Traveling Mamas,
I am taking a trip to Europe, mostly Italy, for a month. I had planned on buying a rail pass and take the bus, but (if I can do this?!) I would rather buy a scooter as soon as I get there and sell it when I leave. How plausible do you think [...]

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park

by CajunMama

Frequent readers of Traveling Mamas may already know that the Great Smoky Mountains National Park area is a favorite of the CajunMama family. My parents took my brother and I there as kids, and the tradition has been carried on to my little ones.
This week is about the Smoky Mountains and any stories or posts [...]

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Exploring Louisiana: Monroe and Ruston

by CajunMama

A few weeks ago I had the chance to explore the northern part of Louisiana. I’ve lived in this state my entire life, but as any average American, when it comes to vacation time, we always venture far from home. I’m the first one that will tell you to “Boycott the Staycation” as we see [...]

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Mama on the Move: Eagle Island, GA

by CajunMama

I’m currently hiding out at Eagle Island, GA, a private island located in the inner coastal area of Georgia. This is a unique destination where all your worries and cares can be left behind. As I’m typing this, there is a bald eagle staring at me from her little hideaway in a tree above me. [...]

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Top Tips for Finding Adult Drinks in Disney World

by CajunMama

Picture yourself at Walt Disney World, pushing a stroller around, possibly on a multi-generational family trip, and you find nap time is quickly approaching – for everyone. You just want a little Me Time. There’s nothing wrong with that. Parents need to stay sane and take advantage of down time, or even treat themselves to [...]

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The American Idol Experience at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios

by CajunMama

Disney’s Hollywood Studios has opened a new attraction that allows guests to be the star. The American Idol Experience gives visitors who are 14 years or older the ability to perform an acapella song in front of a Disney casting director. If they pass round one, then they move on to round two where they [...]

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Top Five Destinations for a Celebration Vacation

by CajunMama

Last night, Peter Yesawich of YPartnership spoke to a group of international media at Disney World about a trend that has recently been identified in the travel industry: Celebration Vacations. The Traveling Mamas have been doing this for years (we celebrate everyday!), but now it’s got a name. After all, what better reason to travel [...]

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Adventure at Quebec’s Ice Hotel

by CajunMama

This is probably the most embarrassing video I have posted yet. I take a visit to Hotel de Glace with a few girlfriends and we check out an onsite spa. I also issue a challenge to DesertMama.

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Mama on the Move: Quebec’s Winter Carnival

by CajunMama

I arrived into Quebec City on Thursday evening to get a taste of Quebec’s Winter Carnival, which is held annually in this 400-year-old city. I have been so busy having fun, that I haven’t had a moment to sit down and write a proper post. Until I have the chance to give you all the [...]

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Top Things to Do in Park City

by CajunMama

Park City, Utah, is a year round destination that is home to the ever popular Sundance Film Festival. This is an upscale community with a rustic feel. It is popular with celebrities, especially during ski season. Here are some top things to do while you’re in Park City.
1. The Sundance Film Festival – Everyone has [...]

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Top Family Resorts in the Florida Keys

by CajunMama

At TravelingMamas.com we love to travel the globe searching for the best family friendly destinations, romantic escapes, and places for those girlfriend getaways. One destination that offers all three is The Florida Keys. Here are a few of the family friendly lodging choices we found for our readers.
Cheeca Lodge, Islamorada – Little CajunMama and I [...]

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