Adventure Travel

Camping with Rayovac Outdoor Lights

I’m more a fan of glamping than traditional camping, but sometimes one must sacrifice for the family. These sacrifices sometimes include spending a weekend outdoors camping in an area chosen by my husband. I do like outdoor adventures, such as hiking, kayaking, campfires, and all that fun stuff, but at the end of the day, [...]

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Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort – Gulf Coast Family Resort

by CajunMama

Gulf Coast Family Getaway at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

My family visited Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort to check out firsthand just what this Gulf Coast family beach destination was all about. This beach resort is located on the Northwest coast of Florida, between Pensacola and Panama City Beach. It is a gated resort that offers vacation living, hotel lodging, residential areas, and tons [...]

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Phoenix from a Different Point of View

by PhillyMama

I’m flying high over Phoenix, looking down at the mountains and the desert as the sun sparkles over Lake Pleasant. Every so often, I hear a roar, then watch as a flame climbs several stories above my head into a nylon sphere. The wind is blowing through my hair, it’s sunrise, and there’s a giant [...]

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The Cajun Experience of Louisiana: Swamp Tours

by CajunMama

I love all things Louisiana. I was born and raised in this state and I’m bringing up my own children to take pride in their home. That’s why I chose the moniker CajunMama when I created this website. In Louisiana, we’re smart, sassy, and friendly. We also stay close to our simple roots through our [...]

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Zero-G : the zero gravity parabolic flight experience

by CajunMama

Have you ever wanted to experience weightlessness, similar to what astronauts experience? The ZERO-G Experience isn’t cheap, but it is unique. Starting at $4950 per person, you’ll board a specially modified Boeing 727 which provides a weightless experience through parabolic arcs. Passengers float, flip, and soar as if they were in space. The hefty price [...]

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Disney Princess Half Marathon

by CajunMama

A big magical congratulations to Disney Princess Half Marathon winner Jennifer Hanley-Pinto! Kudos to all those who participated in this amazing event at Walt Disney World Resort. From Disney: Holding off challengers virtually the entire race Sunday, Jennifer Hanley-Pinto of Jacksonville, Fla. survived long enough to cross the finish line first to win Disney’s 2011 [...]

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Morning at Manele Bay, Lanai, Hawaii #VisitLanai

by CajunMama

One aspect I enjoy about visiting a beach resort is the early mornings, watching the world wake up. Our first morning, after our first day on the island of Lanai was spent on the patio (or lanai) of our room. My husband and I sipped coffee, listening to the waves crash on the shores, the [...]

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2011 Year of the Passport – A Year for International Travel Adventures

by CajunMama

Last year was an amazing year of growth at TravelingMamas.com. Not only did our traffic soar, but our contributing writer lineup grew as well. We hosted some fabulous events and worked with amazing brands. In 2011, we have even more things planned, with group trips, a magazine launch (we’ll tell you more about that later), and [...]

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TravelingMamas.com at #CES 2011

by CajunMama

For years I’ve dreamed of attending CES – the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. It’s an annual event where the cream of the tech crop introduces the newest and most innovative tech gadgets coming to consumer markets. Last year, my teen son watched the coverage live via G4TV and we would discuss [...]

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The Lost Girls: Three Friends. Four Continents. One Unconventional Detour Around the World

by CajunMama

A must-have item for any journey or trip I’m about to undertake includes loads of reading material. You just never know when you’ll experience a delayed flight or a kink in your travel plans that cause you to suddenly find some extra time on your hands. A few months ago I was sent a review [...]

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