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HGTV Dream Home 2012 near Park City, Utah

by CajunMama
HGTV Dream Home 2012 (c) Scripps Networks

Last year the HGTV Dream Home was in Stowe Vermont. For 2012, HGTV brought the Dream Home to Utah. I think Utah is one of the most beautiful states in the USA, with Park City being one of the top ski destinations. But Park City is a wonderful place to visit all year long. This [...]

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Win a trip to Mardi Gras and ride in a parade

by RollingMama

Experience Mardi Gras in New Orleans aboard a Krewe of Orpheus float. Hotel Mazarin and the New Orleans Hotel Collection are offering one winner and a companion the trip of a lifetime. The Hotel Mazarin’s Grand Opening Sweepstakes includes four nights in the hotel, airfare, a limo ride from the airport to the hotel, and [...]

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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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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 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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An Introduction to EASports Bar on Carnival Cruise Lines #FunShip2dot0

by CajunMama
Enjoying a Thirstyfrog Red on the Carnival Liberty cruise ship

I love LSU Tiger Football. My parents have had season tickets since I was little and each year my husband and I purchase the tickets from my parents. If I can’t attend the game in person, due to work or my travels, I make sure to find a way to watch on television. My biggest [...]

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Holiday Season in Las Vegas

by CajunMama
Christmas Decoration in Bellagio

Las Vegas is no doubt one of the top destinations in the US, if not the world. When I’m in Vegas, I chit-chat with taxi and shuttle drivers, who are some of the best ways to find out the truth about a city and visitor travel habits. One recurring theme is that holiday season is [...]

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