Visit New Orleans

There is no place like it! It's name, 'The Big Easy' is so apt. Friendliest people, totally walkable, best bars, restaurants, shops. Went for the Jazz and Heritage Festival. Amazing!! Royal Street is my fav spot in the French Quarter, music, food and art. Can't go wrong. Outside the French Quarter - The Garden District is beautiful. We had a Jazz Brunch at Commanders Palace. Amazing experience from the outset. Food incredible, staff wonderfully attentive. Magazine Street is a great place to shop. So many quirky and different shops. Loving the vintage vibe. Breakfast in Croissant D'or Patisserie in the French Quarter. Staff and ambience so lovely. Breakfast in Elizabeths in the Bywater. Try the Praline Bacon. Tasty although husband thought it was too sweet. Discovered Patula on Royal Avenue, absolutely loved this wee place. Lovely courtyard setting away from the hustle and bustle). Had the most gorgeous bottle of orange wine with small plates of very tasty and well prepared food. It's a wee gem. Beautiful meal in Paladar 511, Marigny. And those beignets!! Cafe Du Monde, Loretta's, Cafe Beignet. (personal fav were the Praline beignets). Wish I was back!

Christina United Kingdom

As a female travelling alone I was very comfortable walking around New Orleans, going to music venues and dinner alone. Plenty of art, history, music and great restaurants to keep you busy. There is so much more than just the French Quarter to discover. Shopping at Canal Place and Magazine Street! The locals are very welcoming and proud of their city as they should be. NOLA is one of a kind.

LoresJ United Kingdom

I liked the music, food and friendly people, and the street musicians. I liked that it was an easy to find a place to sit and rest (especially at Jackson Square and along the river). I enjoyed the unique, beautiful architecture everywhere. Kilwins Ice Cream and candy were yummy! I didn’t like the disrepair of some of the sidewalks. We had to really be careful with each step in some areas. That makes for a less relaxing visit.

Patricia United States

New Orleans is a place that knows life's too short to take too seriously. It's definitely a fun place to visit, though all the seedy aspects you read about are usually the doings of ill-mannered out-of-town tourists. I rarely even go to the French Quarter unless I really have to, such as this most recent trip during which I had a Tulane class reunion at a French Quarter restaurant. Yeah, go to the Quarter to check it off your list, then experience the REAL New Orleans. Picnic in City Park, stroll through Audubon Park, sit by the Lakefront, get gumbo at a classic NO neighborhood restaurant like Frankie & Johnny's, or a po'boy at Mahoney's. Listen to music on Tchoupitoulas Street. Shop on Magazine Street, take the streetcar (not a "trolley") Uptown and eat in the Riverbend area of Carrollton Avenue. Walk off your meal by strolling down St. Charles Avenue to ogle the elegant old mansions. Go to Audubon Zoo. Let New Orleans tempt you to discover her many charms and find your own favorite niche in this vibrant, historic city. And for heaven's sake ladies, keep your bosoms covered. Sheesh! Would you do that flashing stuff at home?

Brian United States

The location was great, parking at hotel expensive. Lobby was friendly but we were told we could bring our luggage in before our room was ready, it was never secured. It was on the same cart in a hallway out of the view of front desk, I even asked and they said it would be put in a locked secured room. Never was, Your concierge was great and very helpful, even remembered us when we returned from our site seeing . Breakfast was good and convenient. Did not go out at night too many homeless laying on sidewalks, made me nervous and sad.

Always plenty of fun and great food in the Crescent City! The French quarter is definitely the party hot spot, while the Garden district is more laid back. Its a great place to visit for vacation, as long as you keep an eye out on your surroundings.

JimT66 United States