New Orleans

New Orleans and its coffee

This 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, right behind the coffee power house Portland (ranked #2) and the home of Starbucks, also known as Seattle (ranked #1). Whether you just want to a good up of joe… Read More »

New Orleans and its rum

New 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 rum could be quite profitable. The relationship continued as New Orleans celebrated its boom times and struggled through its darker days. To celebrate National Rum Day (Aug. 16) and our… Read More »

The color red takes over New Orleans

Yes, 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 eat, drink, run and, of course, wear red dresses. The run itself is about two miles long and doesn't take that long, but the event begins at 9:30 a.m. and… Read More »

Le Petit Theatre is back and better than ever

Le 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 changed now, though, and in a big way. Thanks to a $1.5 million renovation, Le Petit Theater doesn’t just meet standards – it sets them. In other ways, it’s been… Read More »

Fourth of July: Show us those fireworks!

Happy 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 to do for the holiday. We helped sponsor Go 4th on the River, and it was a blast! The fireworks were spectacular.  Here was our view:        … Read More »

5 travel safety tips from locals

Safety 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 any city because they are likely carrying cash, cameras and other valuables, while also easily distracted by their new surroundings We want your trip to New Orleans to be the… Read More »

Stilettos no challenge for these Festigals

We 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 wigs and a lot of bead throwing. Here are a couple of our favorite pictures from the event:                        … Read More »

You Can Win A New Orleans Prize Package!

We 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 French Quarter hotel.  Dinner for two at the second oldest restaurant in New Orleans.  A tour around New Orleans, a cruise down the Mighty Mississippi. How does that sound to… Read More »

6 Swamp Tours Near New Orleans

Just 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 stretches, you can find serene wilderness, often untouched by man. Look closely and you’ll see wildlife including beautiful birds, wild mammals and of course alligators. Let’s be honest, that’s what… Read More »

5 Books To Read About New Orleans

  Something 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 been written about New Orleans, set in New Orleans or inspired by the Big Easy. Many books! It wasn’t easy to put together a list like this because there are… Read More »