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Introduction
Locals say that the South ends fifty miles north of New Orleans. In many ways, this is true. This city is home to a diverse music culture, world-renowned cuisine, voodoo, and Mardi Gras, one of the world's largest parties. New Orleans is... Continue reading »
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History
Rene Cavelier Sieur de la Salle, a French explorer, was the first European to explore the lower Mississippi River and he claimed the entire river and its basin, a substantially larger plot than the modern state of Louisiana, for France. The i... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
New Orleans makes few bones about it, its raison d'etre is to play host. New Orleans has luxury hotels, funky guest residences, quaint bed and breakfasts, and even a few youth hostels. Naturally, your accommodations should probably be determi... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
The people of New Orleans are passionate about eating. Any visitor to the city should experience the regional flavor, but there are important differences between the countrified Cajun, refined Creole, and classic Southern styles of cooking th... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
Festivals New Orleanians love to throw a good party - keep in mind this is a city that dances in the street after a funeral. So don't fret if you miss the big money draws Mardi Gras and New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. There are sti... Continue reading »
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Tours
New Orleans is not a big city, but it does have an extensive and dynamic history that can overwhelm the first time tourist, but there are many venues for visitors to successfully experience one of the most captivating places in the world.... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting there Air Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) +1 504 464 0831 http://www.flymsy.com MSY is located 11 miles from downtown and services the following airlines: Air Canada (+1 888 247 2262 / http://www.... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
New Orleans State: Louisiana Country: United States of America New Orleans by the Numbers: Population: 223,338 (city); 929,554 (metropolitan area) Average January Temperature: 51°F/ 11°C Average July Temperature: 82°F / 28°C Average A... Continue reading »
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Introduction
New Orleans should come with a warning label. No, no, not about hurricanes. Forget that. That's like solely identifying San Francisco and Los Angeles with earthquakes. No, this is about the city itself. See, there's this group of residents... Continue reading »
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Frommer's favorite experiences
Beignets & Cafe au Lait at Cafe du Monde: Sit on the crowded patio gazing at the action on Decatur Street and Jackson Square. Gorge on hot French-style doughnuts liberally coated in powdered sugar (everyone will know what you've been doing fr... Continue reading »
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Best dining bets
It's always hard to quantify such things as restaurant comparisons, particularly in a town that has so many wonderful choices. Below is a list to guide you. Some of you may wonder why there are no "Best Cajun" and "Best Creole" categories.... Continue reading »
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Best hotel bets
Selecting just one hotel in New Orleans is a little like picking your favorite flavor of ice cream -- there are just so many great options to choose from. Best for a Romantic Getaway: Take an old indigo plantation some blocks away from the... Continue reading »
New Orleans Travel Experiences
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Magical Lundi and Mardi Gras!
The energy and the frenzy are contagious. Although I had never been to New Orleans before, I wondered whether the determination to fill... Continue reading »
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Jazzfest: It's not about looking cute
I left for Jazzfest on Friday afternoon and after several hours of flight delays, I made it to New Orleans where I met my dad a... Continue reading »
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Magee, Mississippi to New Orleans, Louisiana
Monday, January 5, 2009Today was a travel day.. headed to New Orleans, found an RV camp that will get us into town without any drama.. ca... Continue reading »
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Ridin on the City of New Orleans to Seattle
Oh my gosh. My N.O. friends have tried to tell me the condition of New Orleans but you have to see it to understand it. Miles... Continue reading »
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Living it up in "The Big Easy"
Left Tuscaloosa this morning and began our drive to New Orleans. Ann was driving as we began our daily journey. We took Inter... Continue reading »
Popular New Orleans Hotels
- Drury Inn and Suites New Orleans
- Loews New Orleans Hotel
- Hampton Inn New Orleans Downtown French Quarter Area
- Country Inn & Suites New Orleans French Quarter
- Renaissance Arts Hotel
- Hotel Monteleone
- Royal Sonesta Hotel
- Le Pavillon Hotel
- Le Richelieu
- Windsor Court Hotel
