Blog Crawl- Escape to Mardi Gras Madness

Hello Divas! Hope you have had a wonderful week and had a chance to check out the Blog Crawl hosted by Jillian at Cornflake Dreams! If not, you missed out on some of the fabulous vacation ideas posted by the bloggers of the crawl. To end out our week of Madness and the Blog Crawl we'd like to share photos from the madness that was Mardi Gras this year!

Plan on attending Mardi Gras Next year? Get your costume together---now! Yes, a lot of people were dressed in costume! There are a ton of parties and costume balls, so you won't be the only dressed up!

You can go as Cruella Deville!

Or as the Incredible Hulk!

Make sure you catch a day parade...

And then party the night away on Frenchmen St. (which is a less crowded/better version of Bourbon st.)

There are a few things you must absolutely do if you plan on attending mardi gras next year!

1) Do Not go on Bourbon St unless you don't mind HUUUUGE crowds. Yes I know you want to experience bourbon and get the world famous hand grenade--but it would be advised to do this maybe before 11pm (lol) to avoid being pushed and shoved by the crowd

2) Try the beignets at Cafe du Monde! Don't know what a beignet is? It is a donut covered with looots of powdered sugar goodness! It is a must!

3) Check out Frenchmen st. which is an alternative to Bourbon, with lounges & bars minus the massive/mad crowd!

4) Definitely catch the night parades!

Well--Mardi Gras this year was MAD packed and we had MAD fun! Wonder how next year will be! Don't forget to visit Jillian at Cornflake Dreams, and also don't forget tonight we are drawing a winner for our $25 giveaway for CSN stores! Hope you enjoyed your weekend!

♥ Tiffanie ♥

Memorable Pics

While we're preparing for upcoming travels, we've decided to share memorable pics from past travels! Hope you enjoy them, as much as we enjoyed taking them!



On the strip in Vegas...for NYE...really mister?? Funniest thing on the strip on that night.


Being from the south-you don't really get much snow..so once it fell..had to get a pic!

Best way to get around South Beach for cheap!

His face is priceless!


Laissez les bon temps roule! or Let the good times roll! Mardi Gras in New Orleans is always a good way to spend a part of your spring.

Doesn't this look like fun? Or does is it look EXTREMELY uncomfortable??

The infamous Fried Oreo Sundae at Serendipity

Yummy! A spanish meal at Nueva Hacienda Don Jose in Puerto Rico

And then there is Boredom Rescue to save you from all types of boredom...school papers, work assignments, unemployment, and just the random boredom that is your life.

Well hope you enjoyed some of our memorable pics..next stop Mardi Gras 2011! Happy Blogging!

New Orleans Baby!

♥Looking for a good time, good music and GREAT FOOD? Well travel south to New Orleans, La and Laissez les Bontemps Roule! (Let the Good Times Roll)

New Orleans, has a lot of unique things to offer besides food, music and Bourbon St. It's filled with rich culture and many myths! If you're into hauntings and paranormal stuff visit during Halloween and we guarantee it'll be a Halloween you won't forget! -Go on a Haunted French Quarter Tour to make your hair really stand on its ends!

-Get your palms read by a psyhic

-The country is currently crazy about vampires, so you get your vampire fix by going on a
Vampire tour!

-Get dressed up and head down to bourbon street for a night of tricks and treats.

-Go to a voodoo shop. Why travel down south and not a get voodoo doll souvenir?

-Last but certainly not least, visit the cemeteries. There are a lot of cemeteries that many believed are haunted. Don't believe us? TRAVEL CHANNEL ranked New Orleans #5 as the World's Creepiest Destinations!

If paranormal activity is not you're thing, it's quite alright! There are other happenings like Mardi Gras, Essence Music Festival, Jazz & Heritage Festival plus much more!



-Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday usually begins in late January & last until late Feb or early March. 2-3 months of non-stop partying! Giant floats decorated elaborately with cartoon characters and lights a parade during Mardi Gras will definitely be the highlight of your trip! Don't forget to say "Throw me something mister!"



- Jazz & Heritage Festival annually held the last 2 weekends in April and 1st weekend in May will let you see New Orleans in a different light. Great artist headline the

weekends, vendors are out selling souvenirs; ranging from fluer de lis to unique art, this festival is one you definitely don't want to miss! While there get your hands on some crawfish-seafood that is New Orleans is known for. Don't be afraid; they don't bite!



-Essence Music Festival held every year during the 4th of July Weekend is the talk of the town year round! With artist like Alicia Keys, Beyonce, Chris Brown, Janet Jackson etc, no wonder tourist from near and far travel to the Big Easy! TIP: book your hotels well in advance and purchase concert tickets in advance too! You'll get a better deal.

-If you don't want to visit during some of the busiest times for the city, visit just about any weekend of the year and you will enjoy what the city has to offer.

♥ TIPS♥

-Stay in the French Quarter Area, or Downtown on Canal St, Poydras Ave, St. Charles Ave or Gravier St.

-Pack an umbrella-it can rain unexpectedly

-If you're driving or renting a car, parking downtown can be hard. So bring change for meters or catch a cab

-Wear comfortable shows when going on Bourbon St. You want to be able to party until the bars close down!

DO'S AND DON'TS:

-DO go on BOURBON ST! Located off of Canal St, this is the tourist spot people cannot wait to see.

-DO try the Infamous Handgrenades! This tropical flavored drink will ensure you'll have a good time. Stop by the Tropical Isle bar on Bourbon St to enjoy this tasty drink.

-DON'T travel anywhere at night by yourself. Be aware of your surroundings.
-DO try food authentic to the city: Seafood Gumbo, Oysters, Shrimp, Praline Pecan Candies and the list goes on
-DON'T forget to ride the street car
-DO go on Frenchman St if the Bourbon St crowd is too much for you to handle!
-DON'T forget to stop at the FRENCH MARKET before you leave!