From the category archives:

Culinary Travel

Mama on the Move: Girlfriend Getaway at Ripplecove Inn and Spa

by CajunMama

I had the pleasure of experiencing a night at Auberge Ripplecove Inn and Spa located on Lake Massawippi after a day of shopping in Quebec’s Eastern Township Region. It is set on 12 private acres on a small peninsula. I was visiting as part of a girlfriend getaway group. When we arrived yesterday evening, I [...]

Get inspired. Read more. →

Luxury Hotel in New Orleans

by CajunMama

New Orleans is always a hotspot for entertainment and fun. Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, Tales of the Cocktail, and many other events are always on the schedule, providing plenty to see and do during a visit to the Crescent City. There are so many hotels that it is hard for visitors to choose which one [...]

Get inspired. Read more. →

No Reservations Season 5 Sneak Peek

by CajunMama

In Season 5 of No Reservations, Anthony Bourdain heads to exotic locations like Venice, Azores, Sri Lanka and Vietnam and doesn’t hold back on his blunt observations about people, places, cooking and culture. While his travels take him across the globe, he doesn’t forget about the foodie hot spots in Washington DC, Chicago and New [...]

Get inspired. Read more. →

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 [...]

Get inspired. Read more. →

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 [...]

Get inspired. Read more. →

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 [...]

Get inspired. Read more. →

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 [...]

Get inspired. Read more. →

Martha Stewart’s Mexico Journey

by CajunMama

I don’t know about the other mamas, but I love Martha Stewart and all she represents. I think it is so awesome that she devoted an entire show to the Blogosphere. She’s upgraded to the Wordpress format, just like us. Her blog offers fabulous tips and tricks and even has a post on how to [...]

Get inspired. Read more. →

Missing Missouri’s Wine Country

by CajunMama

A couple of weekends ago I was supposed to be in Missouri’s Wine Country. I was looking forward to spending a few days with the other mamas at Travel Media Showcase, and then I was to take a train to Hermann, MO to begin exploring the area. Thanks to Gustav, my plans were foiled. No [...]

Get inspired. Read more. →

Mixing it up with CajunMama and Tales of the Cocktail

by CajunMama

Everyone knows my home state, Louisiana, is near and dear to my heart. It also makes me feel so good to see New Orleans really starting to bounce back and bring in the visitors. An upcoming event, Tales of the Cocktail, is considered to be one of the most spirited events of the summer. Hehe. [...]

Get inspired. Read more. →

Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations

by CajunMama

Yup. I’m the crazy mama. I’m the one that thinks Anthony Bourdain rocks. Here’s a sneak peep at his new season, which airs this week on The Travel Channel.
Can’t leave the US? Follow this cool dude along on his culinary adventures.

Get inspired. Read more. →

Family Fun in the Smoky Mountains

by CajunMama

Everyone has figured out that my family really enjoys the area around The Great Smoky Mountain National Park. It reminds me of my childhood family vacations and the ones I spend with my own little family. In fact, the CajunMama family will be spending the last week of July in the Smokies. Last year we [...]

Get inspired. Read more. →

Next Entries →