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New Orleans Flights - OnlineTravelComparison
New Orleans´ French and Spanish influences are apparent everywhere you look. The mix of cultures has resulted in a unique architecture, cuisine, and accent in this Louisiana city. The city weathered a devastating hurricane in 2002, but most of the tourist areas were unaffected and it continues to be one of the most popular US cities to visit.
New Orleans is a lively town any time of year, but during Mardi Gras before Lent each year, the party really gets underway. Bourbon Street and the French Quarter play host to numerous parades and performances with elaborate costumes and all-night celebrations. The magnitude of Mardi Gras is only matched by April´s Jazz and Heritage Festival, a festival of music, food, arts and crafts that welcomes both native and international performers.
The French Quarter, home to the famous nightlife of Bourbon Street, is the most popular tourist area. Spanish and French influence is especially apparent here in the unique architecture of the 19th century homes and mansions. Old-time trolley cars (along with more modern buses) provide transportation around the area, adding to the old-world feel. The cuisine of New Orleans is unique as well. Cajun and French fusion means that you can munch beignets (fried pastries) and sip café au lait and then indulge in boiled crawfish, jambalaya or gumbo.
Links –
Mardi Gras - http://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/
French Quarter - http://www.frenchquarter.com/
Jazz Festival - http://www.nojazzfest.com/
Café du Monde - http://www.cafedumonde.com/coffee.html
New Orleans is a lively town any time of year, but during Mardi Gras before Lent each year, the party really gets underway. Bourbon Street and the French Quarter play host to numerous parades and performances with elaborate costumes and all-night celebrations. The magnitude of Mardi Gras is only matched by April´s Jazz and Heritage Festival, a festival of music, food, arts and crafts that welcomes both native and international performers.
The French Quarter, home to the famous nightlife of Bourbon Street, is the most popular tourist area. Spanish and French influence is especially apparent here in the unique architecture of the 19th century homes and mansions. Old-time trolley cars (along with more modern buses) provide transportation around the area, adding to the old-world feel. The cuisine of New Orleans is unique as well. Cajun and French fusion means that you can munch beignets (fried pastries) and sip café au lait and then indulge in boiled crawfish, jambalaya or gumbo.
Links –
Mardi Gras - http://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/
French Quarter - http://www.frenchquarter.com/
Jazz Festival - http://www.nojazzfest.com/
Café du Monde - http://www.cafedumonde.com/coffee.html
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