Mardi Gras Travel Articles

The “Carnival” Spirit of Biloxi’s Mardi Gras – Mississippi Gulf Coast

Roy A. Barnes attended the Mississippi Gulf Coast's largest Fat Tuesday celebration while pondering its first one 100-plus years earlier.

Redefining Family-Friendly Travel – Five New Ideas for Places to Take the Kids

Sick of Disney Land and Sea World? Why not take your kids to Lago de Atitlan or Prague instead? Jenn Miller shares her tips for making any destination "family friendly" as well as six places you should definitely take your kids.

Mardi Gras from Both Sides of the Throw – Galveston, Texas

Roy A. Barnes got to experience both sides of Mardi Gras along the Texas Gulf Coast as he not only threw beads to spectators on Valentine's Day, but he also caught them later on that evening at Texas' largest annual celebration.

Remembering Millie – New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Laura Pentelbury shares her story about a chance meeting with a down and out woman during her crazy trip to Mardi Gras in 2005

Mardi Gras In Shreveport, Louisiana: The New Orleans Alternative! – Shreveport, Louisiana, USA

You don't have to go to New Orleans for a lively Mardi Gras celebration. Roy A Barnes went to Shreveport instead, and found it just as exciting, less crowded and more affordable.