New Orleans
New Orleans and its coffee
August 19, 2013 | New OrleansThis probably isn’t big news to anyone that’s ever lived in or visited New Orleans, but Travel + Leisure named New Orleans the third best city in the United States for coffee. The Crescent City landed in the number three slot,… Read More »
New Orleans and its rum
August 16, 2013 | New OrleansNew Orleans has a long standing relationship with its rum. The history dates back to when the French still controlled the region and while they were looking to turn a profit on their investment they discovered that sugarcane distilled into… Read More »
The color red takes over New Orleans
August 12, 2013 | New OrleansYes, the New Orleans Red Dress Run has come and gone, but we thought we'd share a couple of pictures from this past weekend anyway. In case you missed it, the Red Dress Run is an annual event where participants… Read More »
Le Petit Theatre is back and better than ever
July 22, 2013 | New OrleansLe Petit Theatre had seen better days. “The building was badly in need of repair,” board member Kathleen Van Horn said. “We had a lot of termite damage, and the building was not up to code in most ways.” That’s all… Read More »
Fourth of July: Show us those fireworks!
July 4, 2013 | New OrleansHappy Fifth of July! Okay, it’s not as exciting as the Fourth of July, but happy Friday anyways. We hope you had a great time yesterday barbecuing with friends, going to the lake, watching fireworks and whatever else you decided… Read More »
5 travel safety tips from locals
July 2, 2013 | New OrleansSafety is always a concern when visiting any major city, especially if you’re not particularly familiar with the area. While millions of people pass through New Orleans every year without incident, crime does happen. Tourists are often easy targets in… Read More »
Stilettos no challenge for these Festigals
June 24, 2013 | New OrleansWe had a blast this past weekend with the ladies of Festigals, and we have the pictures to prove it. Saturday’s stiletto stroll was definitely a highlight. Several different Krewes showed up to participate. There was dancing, music, hot pink… Read More »
You Can Win A New Orleans Prize Package!
June 5, 2013 | New OrleansWe love New Orleans, we want to share that experience with you. Most of the time we can only share it virtually with you. This time, we’re doing something a little different. Three days, two nights in a boutique luxury… Read More »
6 Swamp Tours Near New Orleans
May 22, 2013 | New OrleansJust a short drive east, west, or south from the hustle and bustle of the French Quarter are remote stretches of land and waterways that haven’t changed much since the first settlers founded New Orleans in 1718. In these remote… Read More »
5 Books To Read About New Orleans
May 16, 2013 | New OrleansSomething about New Orleans cultivates a creative atmosphere. Maybe it’s the colorful culture or maybe it’s the storied history that develops native writers and draws in authors from other parts of the globe. Whatever it is, many books have… Read More »