It’s time to start planning a visit to New Orleans. The Thanksgiving and Christmas madness of late November and December will soon be upon us, with all of the gifts, heavy food (and aggravating family members) – and don’t you want to just have a little fun before then? Well, have we got a trip Read More »Read More
New Orleans is not just Mardi Gras. Regrettably, the image of this incredible city is, to some minds, a place of debauchery and just not a spot for your family to visit and enjoy – but we are so much more than booze, beads and boobs! Let me tell you about the wonderful attractions in Read More »Read More
New Orleans has a well-deserved reputation as a culinary center. We have every kind of restaurant you can imagine, and are a proving grounds of sorts for new chefs coming onto the scene, which means we are host to many new dining options all the time. Read More »Read More
To be a New Orleans bed and breakfast innkeeper is to hold the keys to the castle- to be able to tell people from all over the world about the delights to be found in our fair city. Even when the temperatures start to rise, we don’t hunker down in the air conditioning and long Read More »Read More
New Orleans Pride, one of the fastest growing pride celebrations in the nation, is taking place the third weekend in June this year. So many events make up this festival! Some are family-friendly, others are decidedly adults-only, so keep that in mind as you decide which to attend. Patrick McDonald brings his one-man show to Read More »Read More
Mardi Gras is a celebration with ancient roots. Some say that it’s associated with the Roman Saturnalia celebration, and was adopted by the early church fathers to entice the new converts. From there, the practices spread to Europe, where some other pieces of the Mardi Gras puzzle entered the picture, such as King Cakes. These Read More »Read More
We always knew we lived in one of the most visitable places on earth and now we have a backup from one of the most esteemed travel publications in existence! National Geographic has named New Orleans as one of their “Best Trips 2014“. We are the ONLY city in the USA to be chosen! This Read More »Read More
Are you looking for something fresh and modern? Want some innovative indie rock mixed with art and the local flavors of New Orleans? Look no further than Buku Music + Art Project. You’ll find the featured bands provide fresh interpretations of genres and sub-genres, as you enjoy local fare and art from resident artists. The Read More »Read More
Well the holidays are upon us which means 2013 is right around the corner! So, may we ask, what are you doing New Year’s Eve? As you know, the party never stops in New Orleans where there is something for everyone! Enjoy live entertainment in Jackson Square where the revelry starts several hours before Read More »Read More
New Orleans is an amazing place to be year round, but December is a special time to be here. NOLA is known as an amazing place to spend Christmas – and I can’t wait to share some if the festivities with you! The New Orleans Online website is a tremendous resource for Christmas – Read More »Read More