About Louisiana
New Orleans runs on the Mississippi River and about three centuries of French, Spanish, African and Caribbean history layered on top of each other. Wrought iron balconies, brass bands spilling out of open doorways and Creole kitchens that have been at it for generations give the French Quarter and the neighborhoods around it a rhythm most American cities do not have.
A Luxury Escape Offers package here means a place to sleep within reach of that whole city: the Quarter, the Garden District, the streetcar line and the river itself. You are buying the room, not a tour schedule, so how much jazz, food and history you pack into a day is entirely yours to set.
This is a city best covered on foot and by streetcar, with a short rideshare or cab for anything farther out, like a plantation tour or a swamp boat ride. Plan for heat and humidity most of the year, and know that hotel rates and crowds both climb hard around Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest.
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What to do
Highlights of Louisiana
The French Quarter
Wrought iron balconies, Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral anchor the oldest part of the city. Café du Monde serves beignets a block away, and Bourbon Street picks up after dark.
Frenchmen Street
The locals-first strip for live jazz and brass bands, a few blocks from the Quarter and a lot less crowded. Clubs are stacked side by side, most with no cover before a certain hour.
The Garden District
Live oaks and antebellum mansions along St. Charles Avenue, best seen from the historic streetcar or on foot down Magazine Street, which is lined with small shops and cafes.
A swamp tour
Flat-bottom boats run out of the city into cypress swamps like Honey Island or Jean Lafitte, where alligators, egrets and Spanish moss are the whole point of the trip.
The National WWII Museum
A large, well-reviewed museum a short ride from downtown, built around the Higgins boats that were manufactured in New Orleans. Worth setting aside most of a day.
Your base
Where you'll stay
New Orleans
The whole trip in one city. Stay near the Quarter for walkable nightlife and history, or a bit further out on the streetcar line for a quieter, more residential feel.
Good to know
Questions
Louisiana FAQs
What does the Luxury Escape Offers package cover in New Orleans?
The package covers your accommodations, and for the fly-away product, your airfare. Meals are on you unless a specialist tells you otherwise, and taxes and resort or hotel fees are separate. Confirm exact inclusions with a specialist by phone before booking.
Do I need a passport to visit New Orleans?
No. Louisiana is part of the United States, so a valid government-issued photo ID like a driver license is all you need to fly domestically. A passport is not required.
How do I get from the airport into the French Quarter?
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International sits about 15 miles west of downtown, roughly a 25 to 40 minute drive depending on traffic. Rideshare, taxi and an airport shuttle are all available at arrivals.
Is the French Quarter walkable, or do I need a car?
The Quarter, the Central Business District and the Garden District are all walkable or connected by the historic St. Charles streetcar, so most visitors do fine without a car. A car helps mainly for day trips outside the city.
When is Mardi Gras, and should I plan around it?
Mardi Gras falls on a different date each year, usually February or early March, and it is the busiest and most expensive week to visit. Hotel rates spike and rooms sell out early, so book well ahead if that is your goal, or aim for spring or fall for a calmer trip.
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