Hello! Welcome to one of the most exciting times of the year to be in New Orleans! The dozens of festivals and parties that start up this month carry us right through to Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest next year, so you’re really spoiled for choice if you’re looking to visit the city! Almost […]
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Hello! The hotter, slightly slower summer months are ending and the city bursts into full festival and event mode as the fall approaches. New Orleans is kickstarted back into life with the arrival of the football season, of course, with the New Orleans Saints returning to the Superdome – just to remind you that almost […]
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Hello! It’s the hottest time of the year here in New Orleans, but don’t imagine for a minute that things slow down around here. If you’re a foodie especially, then August is one of the very best months to visit. COOLinary New Orleans sees the city’s top restaurants open up their tables (in beautiful, air […]
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Hello! There’s no ignoring the fact that summer is here in New Orleans, but even though the temperatures are rising, there are still plenty of cool events, and ways to have fun without breaking a sweat. The indoor arena concerts of Essence Festival of Culture and the iced drinks of Tales of the Cocktail are […]
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Hello! The weather is warming up here in New Orleans, but it’s still plenty pleasant enough to enjoy the various festivals and happenings around town. Luckily, some of our wonderful bed and breakfast properties also have their own private pools, so if a morning (or afternoon, or evening!) dip is something you could use, take […]
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Hello! The festival season that started up in April carries on in full flow throughout May and June, with many annual favorites that are well worth coming into town for! Imagine sitting by the water in beautiful Bayou St John enjoying the music and food of Bayou Boogaloo or Greek Fest. Then in June, gastronomic […]
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Hello! Spring really is one of the very best times to be in New Orleans. The weather is warm and sunny but not too humid yet, there are festivals almost every weekend, and people are just generally out and about enjoying themselves! Two huge events dominate the calendar – for a local flavor, there’s French […]
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Hello! By the time you read this, New Orleans will be getting ready to move on from Mardi Gras season, but there’s no rest – we’ll be heading straight into festival season! Some big hitters are coming up: The Tennessee Williams Festival, Freret Street Festival, French quarter Festival and of course, the biggest of all, […]
February 2025 Newsletter Hello! We’re at the start of the parade season here in New Orleans. The unexpected snow (!) has gone, and this weekend, the Krewe of Chewbacchus (a very fun, science fiction-themed parade) begins what is now a weekly schedule of parades. Mardi Gras day itself falls on Tuesday March 4th, but […]
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Hello! A very happy 2025 to you, and all of our best wishes for the New Year. As January arrives in New Orleans, our city’s thoughts turn to Mardi Gras. This year, the city also hosts the Super Bowl, so it’s a busy season. January 6th marks the official start of festivities, and there […]
