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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 helpful tips to help you in both situations. Punctuality: Always arrive to the airport at least 2 hours ahead of time so you… 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 the River will feature the US Navy Band and the Dueling Barges Fireworks Extravaganza. Bring your radios to the river for this passionate salute to America's independence, which will feature the one-of-a-kind… 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 for the new pumps at the 17th Street Canal in the famed Bucktown area.It's taken over 4 1/2 years...but we are so excited to learn that Sid Mars has re-opened it's great eatery in a… 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 Jackson Square was just unbelievable. We also walked down Royal and Bourbon...reminding us that we need to do this more often!Congrats to the festival planners because it was truly amazing! This festival… Read More »

Compucast Helps Celebrate at HENA Convention

This year, the Experience New Orleans team attended the Hospitality Education and Network Association's yearly conference taking place from August 22nd - 24th, 2008. At the conference, industry professionals had the opportunity to network amongst each other at the Hilton Pensacola Beach, unfortunately set to the backdrop of Hurricane Faye. Of course, as there were a great many New Orleans professionals in attendance at the event, a little ol' hurricane… Read More »

Congratulations SuperBowl Champions!

Bless You BOYS! You did it! SuperBowl Champs! Patron Saints of New Orleans!Thank You for a Wonderful season! Thank you for what you have done for all of us! Read More »

WE BELIEVE! The Saints are 11-0. Go Saints GO

Come join the "Who Dat" frenzy! The New Orleans Saints are off to their best season in the 42 year history of this team and the whole city of New Orleans is filled with EXCITEMENT! There are only 2 remaining home games to the regular season - so make plans now to be in town: December 19 - Dallas Cowboys December 27 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers This could definitely be… Read More »

Krewe of Boo: A Whole Halloween Experience

If you missed the Krewe of Boo roll down the streets of Decatur and Canal last weekend, don't let it happen again! With floats created by none other than Mr. Mardi Gras himself, Blaine Kern Sr., both kids and adults alike enjoyed spooktastic bead throws, decadent, illustrious floats, music from local bands and elaborate costumes. Could there be a better way to kick off the Halloween season in the Big… Read More »

Welcome Football Fans!

Football fever is in the air! New Orleans loves football but we especially love the fans who come to our great city to support their favorite team! Whether you are traveling with your favorite NFL team or are a booster of your NCAA team playing Tulane or LSU, we welcome you to New Orleans and hope your stay is so enjoyable that you will want to come back again and… Read More »