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Follow Your NOLA

Sun, 19 May 2013 23:19:50 +0000

The New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation has revealed their latest New Orleans tourism slogan: "Follow Your NOLA," and there's a new commercial and a snazzy interactive website to go along with it.

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Are You Ready for the Bayou Boogaloo?

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:12:17 +0000

The banks of Bayou St. John, the lazy waterway that flows through the Mid-City neighborhood, are the setting for this celebration, which offers a down-to-earth, locally-focused, free alternative to the neighborhood's better-known festival, Jazz Fest. Topping the musical bill are popular local brass bands like ReBirth...

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Jazz Fest 2013: Tell Us Your Stand-Out Moments!

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:00:35 +0000

Another Jazz Fest has come and gone -- an especially muddy one this time -- and life now returns to normal. I didn't see many of the big-name nighttime shows this year. First off, there's the impossibility of getting a babysitter anywhere in the State of Louisiana when Jazz Fest is on, but secondly, I always have a hard time leaving the amazing music at the side stages. The Gospel Tent is a favorite (I like to say that I get all my church for the whole year in just two weekends), and I love catching the Cajun and Zydeco bands over on the Fais Do-Do stage and the international bands on the Congo Square Stage and... well, all sorts of things that aren't Billy Joel. Not that there's anything wrong with Billy Joel; I heard he was great!

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Permanent New Orleans Vacation Souvenir, Anyone?

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:00:34 +0000

There's no shortage of fun souvenir options to bring home from New Orleans: beads, t-shirts, antiques, edible treats, an extra ten pounds around your midsection... so many choices! But one of the more popular choices for souvenirs in this city is a spanky new tattoo.

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Toddler-Friendly Things to Do in New Orleans

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:00:33 +0000

Though some people instinctively think of New Orleans as an adults-only vacation destination, the truth is that this is a wonderful, friendly city that offers tons of activities for families with children. Expansive and lush parks, frequent festivals and celebrations, playgrounds galore, museums and wildlife and street performers and all sorts of other attractions make this city a perfect choice for families with kids.

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Tujague's Faces Uncertain Future

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:00:32 +0000

Social media is abuzz with the news that Tujague's Restaurant, the French Quarter landmark (and second-oldest restaurant in the city) is facing an uncertain future, due to some family differences.

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Great Summer Deals for New Orleans Travel

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 09:31:42 +0000

In summer there are great deals on hotels, restaurants, and attractions in New Orleans. 2012 is the Summer of Lagniappe.(Lan Yap See: New Orleans Speak). You can enjoy the best of New Orleans on a po-boy budget.

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Belladoggie Resort Spa For Dogs

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 08:39:08 +0000

I'm a cat person myself, we have two cats, Ricky the down to earth type and La Chat Noir, the cool one. But, I do have a good friend Boudreaux the Jack Russell Terrier. Now Boudreaux can get a little stressed out at times, and when that happens his owner takes him for a day at the Belladoggie Resort Spa for Dogs. It does wonders for him. After a day of spa treatments like a wax peel for his paws, a massage, a skin-soothing seaweed wrap, and a run on the underwater treadmill, he's a new dog! So, if you bring your dog on vacation, book a day at the Belladoggie Spa, after all it's his vacation too.

Bon Appetit's Grub Crawl is Coming to New Orleans

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 08:39:09 +0000

Belvedere Vodka & Bon Appetit have partnered to create the first ever Grub Crawl hitting select cities this summer, and New Orleans is one of the three cities. It's a 3 day party with Belvedere Vodka and Bon Appétit. The Grub Crawl walks you through a hands-on, pub crawl-inspired food tour around the city through 15 restaurants for great food and spirited cocktails featuring the new Belvedere Lemon Tea. There's also a concert featuring Theresa Andersson on Saturday Night at 9pm at the Joy Theater. Click here for concert tickets.

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Plan the Pefect Girls Weekend With FestiGals

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 08:18:20 +0000

Looking for a great weekend for the girls? Somewhere to talk, eat, sitesee, drink, and just celebrate friendship and womenhood? Then FestiGals weekend is for you. FestiGals celebrates women, their ...

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