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10 Mardi Gras DYKs (Did You Knows)

January 1, 2020

The Krewe of Mid-City on one of their famous foil floats in 2108. Did you know that one of the most fun things about Mardi Gras is discovering the history and fascinating traditions? To make planning your Mardi Gras trip even enjoyable, we dug…

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January in NOLA

December 26, 2019

The "Other" Most Wonderful Time of the Year. The holidays are over but the fun is just beginning in New Orleans. January kicks off the Carnival (Mardi Gras) season down here which means it's the beginning of King Cake Season, baby! Ma…

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Celebrate the Season and the Savings

November 29, 2019

What’s better than spending part of the holidays in New Orleans? Getting a great hotel deal! The following Best New Orleans Hotels are offering discounted rates this holiday season. Come join us this year for festive fun at Christmas New O…

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Why You Should NOLA in November

November 1, 2019

Weatherwise, November is one of the most popular months to travel to New Orleans. There isn't a better time of year to stroll through the French Quarter or hit a festival. Check out these great November events in the French Quarter and beyond. …

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10+ Reasons to October in New Orleans

September 15, 2019

Get ready to yell "Throw me something, Monsta!"at Krewe of Boo. Pic: Robert Proctor/Compucast You want fall color? Come to the most colorful city in America–New Orleans. Here’s just a sampling of what’s up this October. Click…

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Make It a September to Remember in NOLA

August 30, 2019

September in New Orleans means two things: festivals and football! Check out our top picks below and take a peek at our events calendar for more September must-dos. Restaurant Week New Orleans From September 9-15, eat your heart out at Rest…

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Aim HI: HI New Orleans Hostel

August 19, 2019

Great news for cultural travelers: HI New Orleans Hostel just opened in July on Canal Street, right across the street from the French Quarter. It’s a brand-spanking new facility in a historic building that dates to 1896. This welcoming prope…

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Baby, Put Your Red Dress On! August in New Orleans

August 1, 2019

It's summer in New Orleans and there’s a lot to do in our sultry city! Whether you are running around in the French Quarter wearing a red ball gown or strolling the Warehouse District in white linen, you will not be bored in New Orleans dur…

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July in New Orleans: Blige, Bastille Day, Bloody Marys and More

June 15, 2019

We're going to let you in on a little secret: It's a little warm in New Orleans in July. To keep visitors coming, we offer cool summer specials and we also turn the heat up on the fun. Here's what up besides the temperature. Photo …

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Summertime Hotel Specials

June 1, 2019

When the temps go up, the rates go down. Pic: New Orleans Holiday Inn Downtown Superdome In New Orleans, 100% humidity translates into availability. To encourage summer travel, hotels offer low rates and special offers on parking, drink vou…

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