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Tourism Remains Vibrant in New Orleans

A special message from the New Orleans Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau!July 6, 2010 -9:10 a.m. CT: Our hearts go out to our fellow Louisiana citizens on the Gulf Coast who are suffering from this environmental tragedy. Visitors to New O… Read More »

Authentic Irish ales coming to New Orleans

Strangford Lough Brewing Co South has partnered up with Strangford lough Brewing Co in Northern Ireland to bring their great tasting authentic Irish ales to the coastal states of LA, MS, AL and FL. Along with other USA partners Strangfrod Lough be… Read More »

Top 5 Travel Tips

Traveling is always difficult, no matter how you look at it. You want to cut cost but still manage to have a great time. Well in an effort to help you in your financial quandaries and pursuit of killer times, CheapOair is here to supply with five… Read More »

July 4th Fireworks over the Mississippi

Plan to spend July 4th along the downtown New Orleans Riverfront and enjoy the Go 4th on the River celebration...ranked 5th "must see" fireworks display in the U.S., by American Pyrotechnic Association. The 20th Annual Go 4TH on t… Read More »

Krewe of Boo is now Krewe of Halloween

Searching online for the Krewe of Boo? That great Halloween event is now called the Krewe of Halloween...still under the direction of Blaine Kern, Sr. Click here for details of this year's event - www.kreweofhalloween.com.… Read More »

Sid Mars Restaurant is BACK!

For decades, generations of New Orleanians had proudly called Sid Mars Restaurant in Bucktown one of their favorite neighborhood restaurants. What Hurricane Katrina didn't damage, the Corps of Engineers took the rest away...utilizing their land … Read More »

Celebrate WWII veterans this Memorial Day

National WWII Museum Kicks Off Week of Commemoration Events Planned to Honor the 'Greatest Generation,' Mark Museum's 10th Anniversary NEW ORLEANS (May 20, 2010) - Beginning with Memorial Day on May 31, a series of major event… Read More »

New Orleans...One Festival After Another!

Now is the time to plan your trip to New Orleans! We have great festivals coming up in the next few months, including:New Orleans Wine and Food Experience - May 25-29Essence Music Festival -- July 2-4Go 4th on the River - July 4th Satchmo Summer Fes… Read More »

French Quarter Fest was Fabulous!

As much as my husband and I generally avoid crowds...we absolutely cannot miss the annual French Quarter Festival. This year was no exception. The day was glorious...the music was everywhere...the number of revelers along the riverfront and in Jack… Read More »

Jazz Fest Express on Gray Line New Orleans!

Gray Line New Orleans is once again offering the best way to get to the Jazz Fest...take their Jazz Fest Express...the ONLY shuttle that can bring you INSIDE the gates of the FESTIVAL. On all seven days of the Fest...April 23, 24, 25, 29, 30,… Read More »