Acadiana Business Advocate

Tuesday, December 6th, 2022

Cajun Palms to become Margaritaville RV resort; it's a 'little piece of Louisiana paradise'

By ADAM DAIGLE | Acadiana Business Editor

Good morning, Acadiana. Let's get going with your business headlines of the day.

Cajun Palms RV Resort, the Breaux Bridge campground that's popular among locals and tourists, will become Louisiana's first Camp Margaritaville RV Resort. The company announced Tuesday morning that Cajun Palms near Lafayette will transition to Camp Margaritaville RV Resort Breaux Bridge in spring 2023.

Check back for updates on this story. No word yet or any added jobs, if the property was sold as part of the rebranding or if the nearby Prehistoric Park will be part of the conversion.

You can read the story here.

Have a great day and see you back here Wednesday morning.

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