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Early Mardi Gras = special hotel packages

"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 even require a minimum stay! For a list of hotels showcasing their Mardi Gras Packages, go to http://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/mardigrashotels.html. The entire Parade Schedule along with Interactive Parade Routes can be viewed… Read More »

College Bowl Fever is Contagious

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 an epidemic fever affecting all of New Orleans people since the potent medicine is the financial impact for the city which continues the long rebuilding and recovery process.The R & L… Read More »

NOLA Ranks High with CNN, Travel & Leisure

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 food, music, flea market and antique shopping. The Big Easy also ranks high for cocktail hour, going out at night, wild weekends and "girlfriend getaways." (more…) Read More »

Blaine Kern’s Haunted Fun House & Krewe of Boo

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. Mardi Gras, has transformed his Mardi Gras World "Dens" into the most frightening haunted house in town. You will find yourself laughing and screaming through a world of oversized scares.… Read More »

New Orleans: A Sports Fan’s Fantasy!

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 heading to the SuperBowl. With the starting quarterback in last season's Pro Bowl, Drew Brees, along with great running backs Reggie Bush and Deuce McAllister ... in addition to a… Read More »

Carnival Latino 2007

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, 2007 and will be the entertainment certerpiece to the State of Louisiana's "World Cultural Economic Forum", CX-1. The event elements will include: a traditional New Orleans parade with a Latin… Read More »

The Saints come marching in the Superdome!

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 repeat of the great 2006 season...but we truly believe this is the year to go "all the way" to the SuperBowl. Plan your trip to New Orleans now around the… Read More »

Calling all Louis Armstrong Fans

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 performances on three stages and authentic New Orleans Food. There will be nationally renowned speakers at the seminars in Dutch Alley at the French Market and there will even be… Read More »

2 great reasons to plan a trip to New Orleans

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 4. In addition to a day full of entertainment and activities for the entire family, this great annual event features a fireworks extravaganza over the Mississippi River with "dueling barges"...ranked… Read More »

New Orleans Seafood Festival – June 8-10

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 Sunday, 11 am to 6 pm, The New Orleans Seafood Festival events are free to everyone who ever loved eating New Orleans seafood, listening to New Orleans music and appreciating… Read More »