New Orleans - USA

Travel Tips

Eat

 

MUST TRY


Meltdown Pops
This hip little shop is a local secret and has antidotes to overheating for people with sophisticated tastes. Try our favourite flavours saffron rosewater & Vietnamese coffee! http://www.meltdownpops.com/

LOCAL


Commander's Palace
Members of the Brennan family made this rambling Victorian mansion into one of the most famous restaurants in America. http://www.commanderspalace.com/

FINE


Gautreau's
Located in a quiet corner in a neighbourhood of giant Uptown homes, the front door of this old converted drugstore is hidden behind trees. http://www.gautreausrestaurant.com/

 

 

To Do

 

LANDMARK


Garden District
For a glimpse into the lifestyles of the rich and famous, take a walk through Garden Districts beautiful plantations and heritage mansion

MUSIC EVENTS


Jazz And Heritage Festival
The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival crams all the musical strains of New Orleans and Louisiana. http://www.nojazzfest.com/

 

Stay

 

DESIGN


Loews
Occupying the former headquarters of a steamship company, the Loews New Orleans Hotel's swanky, Caribbean-influenced luxury. http://www.loewshotels.com/

CLASSIC


Claiborne Mansion
Claiborne Mansion is one of the most historic hotels in New Orleans. Hotel guests are indulged in luxury. http://www.claibornemansion.com/

BOUTIQUE


Loft 523
This très luxe boutique hotel filled with "Soho style" lofts that are loved by celebrities and the aggressively hip. http://www.loft523.com/

 

 

Music

 

THE REPUBLIC


The cavernous converted warehouse is one of the only clubs in this laid back city with a velvet rope. http://www.republicnola.com/

D.B.A.


Spacious wood-lined den boasts an eclectic mix of live music. The bar is a favourite of the hip young Crescent City crowd. http://www.dbaneworleans.com/

CAT'S MEOW KARAOKE


Casual karaoke singers should be careful about taking the stage here at Cat's Meow. Most performers have serious pipes and plenty of training. http://catskaraoke.com/