We don’t have snow ball fights in New Orleans and we leave off the ‘w’ when we spell sno.  When we talk about New Orleans sno-balls we smile and we lick our lips and rub our bellies.  Summertime is sno-ball season in New Orleans no matter how you spell it.  Stay at a real New […]

Where Should I Stay When I Visit New Orleans? It’s a common question people ask themselves.  They ask Google the same question.  They ask their friends who have visited New Orleans before.  “Where should I stay when I visit New Orleans?”  The answer may surprise you.  If you’ve found your way to our website, maybe […]

  Valentine’s Day can be overlooked in New Orleans because we are too busy with Mardi Gras.  This year Mardi Gras Day is late on March 5th, so you can do a little of both.   Cozy restaurants, intimate nightclubs, and plenty of live music help make New Orleans a fantastic city in which to spend […]

Mardi Gras in New Orleans is not just a day.  It’s a season.  This year Mardi Gras Day is March 5th.  It’s not too early to start planning for next year which is February 25, 2020.  The party starts weeks before.  Check availability at New Orleans Bed and Breakfasts then look here for a list of parades 2019 […]

Yes, I’m sure this is in New Orleans. It’s a beautiful way to spend a morning or afternoon. And can you believe it’s FREE to enter?!? YES it is FREE. Don’t forget to stop at Cafe du Monde for some beignets and cafe au lait located at one of the three entrances to the garden. […]

What’s the same:  Blue skies, palms lazily moving in the breeze, unrelenting heat. What’s different:    No crowded corners on Bourbon Street.  No live music wafting out of the clubs on Frenchmen Street.  No aroma of lamb at the GreekFest that is not happening. New Orleans looks a lot different right now, on Memorial Day weekend […]

April 28, 2020 During this period of COVID-19 hibernation, we have the opportunity to take a step back.  We innkeepers can reflect on our role during this pause.   We’re remembering past JazzFests fondly.  We’re worrying about our today.  We’re daydreaming about tomorrow, when we’ll hear music and laughter on our streets again.  As a group, we […]

Did you know that Mardi Gras in New Orleans is a KID’s EVENT in some neighborhoods? What’s spoken about most often is the French Quarter and some surrounding neighborhoods where adult behavior is always available if you are not toting your kids along. If you have decided to bring them, look for places to stay […]

Free music series called Wednesday at the Square. It’s the after work 5pm to 8pm in Lafayette Square festival for 10 weeks in the Spring. Food and drinks are available for purchase with proceeds benefiting the Young Leadership Council. It’s a great way to spend the evening in New Orleans. Book your Bed & Breakfast and boogie on […]

It’s the season for crawfish. Spring has Sprung in New Orleans. April to June is prime crawfish time. You can get them earlier if the weather cooperates. Looking for boiled crawfish. There’s is a Crawfish APP for that. Going to French Quarter Fest or Jazz Fest, there is crawfish there too. The famous Crawfish Monica. Consider crawfish and goat cheese crepes […]