Early Mardi Gras = special hotel packages

January 9, 2008  |  Upcoming Events

"Throw me something mister" takes on a whole new meaning for the 2008 Mardi Gras season. With the big Mardi Gras weekend being extra early this year, Feb 1-5, hotels are offering great rates on Mardi Gras packages, many don't… Read More »

College Bowl Fever is Contagious

December 19, 2007  |  Upcoming Events

We all have the fever…the college bowl games fever, that is. It starts with the New Orleans Bowl on December 21, then the sweet Sugar Bowl on January 1 and then the BCS Bowl championship on January 7. This is… Read More »

NOLA Ranks High with CNN, Travel & Leisure

November 1, 2007  |  Upcoming Events

Looking for reasons to visit New Orleans, well how about nine great reasons. Based on an online survey conducted on the websites of Travel and Leisure magazine and CNN, New Orleans ranks No. 1 as the best city for its… Read More »

Blaine Kern’s Haunted Fun House & Krewe of Boo

September 25, 2007  |  Upcoming Events

New Orleans has traditionally been the place to be for fun Halloween events…but this year it has taken on an entirely new dimension with the addition of Blaine Kern's Haunted Fun House and the Krewe of Boo. Blaine Kern, Mr.… Read More »

New Orleans: A Sports Fan’s Fantasy!

September 2, 2007  |  Upcoming Events

For sports enthusiasts, New Orleans has so much to offer … especially this time of the year. All eyes are on the New Orleans Saints to have another great NFL season. Last year they were just one game away from… Read More »

Carnival Latino 2007

August 17, 2007  |  Upcoming Events

Carnival Latino … a celebration of extraordinary Latin music and the Hispanic heritage and culture…takes place this coming weekend! This event is a 3-day festival that will feature headline entertainment held in Downtown New Orleans August 24th, 25th and 26th,… Read More »

The Saints come marching in the Superdome!

August 6, 2007  |  Upcoming Events

The NFL season is upon us and the Louisiana Superdome is the place to see great football. Saints fans across the country can't wait to see their Black & Gold out on the field. Not only do we expect a… Read More »

Calling all Louis Armstrong Fans

July 29, 2007  |  Upcoming Events

Calling all Louis Armstrong Fans…come enjoy the Satchmo Summerfest 2007 and see how New Orleans honors her native son, Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong. The whole family can participate in this entertaining and educational weekend in the French Quarter which includes musical… Read More »

2 great reasons to plan a trip to New Orleans

June 10, 2007  |  Upcoming Events

Looking for a great way to celebrate Independence Day this year? The attractions along the New Orleans riverfront suggest that you look no further as the 17th Annual Go 4th on the River is the place to be this July… Read More »

New Orleans Seafood Festival – June 8-10

June 4, 2007  |  Upcoming Events

There's a great new festival for New Orleans this weekend, June 8-10, on the grounds of the Louisiana State Museum's Old U.S. Mint at 400 Esplanade between Decatur and N. Peters Streets in the French Quarter. The Friday, Saturday and… Read More »