New Orleans Travel Forum

Toronto: June 09
Hi!
I am full of questions!
We are senior citizens.My wife and myself are passing thro New Orleans this winter.
We would like to stay in a safe, clean hotel..not too far from the french Q & action.
I have selected the Days inn @ Metairie (I-10 service rd) (about $60/day). The reviews sounds ok.
Does any one have a better one to recommend
What will be the the cost of the taxi from Metairie to Canal st/Elk Pl (Greyhound bus ). It is roughly about 10 Km (6 miles) distance.
Are the main streets in the French Q safe till say 8pm.
What are the best shopping area (curios , boutiques ,small shops and good malls with character.

I have never been to New Orleans. Two of us females will be coming for a long weekend in June. We will be staying at the Chateau Bourbon Hotel on Iberville Street. Is this a safe location? We are in our 60's. Will we fit in or is this a rowdy young area? Thanks for the info. Suzanne

What is the best option to get from the airport to Canal Street near Bourbon Street ?

Hi Virtual Tourist!

We are planning to visit New Orleans on the 4 of July. What are the musts and what should we avoid? Heard that there are some bad neighbourhoods around there. We are travelling across the whole country so we can't book any hotels unless without loosing all spontaneity. Therefore we plan to pick any hotell downtown or slepp in the car. Good or bad idea???

Next thing we will be dring to Nashville. Is there anyting we should see along the road or is it better to just close our eyes and drive?? :-) We need to be in Nashville on the 6th of July so we have about 2 days to drive...

Thankful for any advice!

We are looking at staying in this area but am getting somewhat nervous. Has anyone stayed there? Is it safe? I understand about taxi's at night but is the general area safe. Can't get a real sense from google maps or anything else. Renter is telling us it is safe.

Can anyone recommend. 209 dollars non stop flight from NYC has me thinking of going to the Big Easy.

Hi, I an thinking about traveling to the French quarter for Memorial day weekend. Is the nightlife as active as in the movies with everyone walking on the streets drinking, like in Vegas? Also if I go, would anybody want to join me for a night on the town?

Ray

We're going to be in NOLA for Jazz Fest next weekend, but rainy weather is predicted. What are some day trips that we might be able to take Saturday and Sunday? We'll have a car. Thanks!

I have been told about a cuise you can take from the zoo to the aquarium and I have read posting on here about it as well. I have been all over the website to get more information on purchasing tickets. Can't find anything about the cruise. Anyone know how to get the package to include the cruise (I just want the zoo, aquarium and cruise)?

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I'm heading to New Orleans at the end of May on account of finding really cheap flights (200 all in CAD $) from Buffalo. I've never been so have some questions.

1. Is it safe. I will be by myself (although meeting a relative at some points)and would like to venture outside the French Quarter.

2. I'm think of staying for 4 or 5 full days - whatever time frame works out cheapest for flights - is this too many days or too little time?

3. Are there any good tours - some options I've seen are the katrina tours, swamp/bayou and plantation tours. Any recommended tour companies?

4. Where is the best and safest place to stay - French Quarter, CBD or Downtown

5. I'm looking for budget accomodation. Any thoughts or recommendations? How is Priceline or Hotwire for New Orleans?

6. Any food/restaurant/jazz club recommendations?

7. Shopping options?

8. Other must-see sights or things to do?

Thanks for your help.

Can you give me a list of restaurants and a list of places to eat within the Riverwalk mall?

I'm tryig to find a former vendor from the French Market - Ruby Fayard. I love her artwork and would like to buy more. Anyone know where her shop is now or how to contact her?

We are going to NO early November. Thinking of staying at Banana Courtyard or Lamothe House. We are concerned about the area around it (Esplanade and N. Rampart). Is it a safe area to walk around....especially in the evening? For those who know both places, what would be your choice. Thanks for any info in advance.

are there any nice hotels in the French quarter where I can smoke in my room. I will have a roommate so I would like 2 beds and smoking. am having trouble finding rooms that indicate I can smoke.

Hi,

Whare are people's thoughts on my friend and I visiting New Orleans this July? Obviously we have heard of the devastation but do not know to what extent the city has been damaged and what sort of a state it is in now. Any insight would be appreciated.

Thank you

We will be flying into MSY mid April and want to see a bit of the area (driving to Pensacola and return).
Any suggestions for swamp tours - or something else 'different'??
Thanks for any advice.

Leaving New Orleans tomorrow want to know about the weather to NYC there is going to be a snow storm what about the flights at 9:30 in the morning?

We are from Atlanta and came to New Orleans 2 years ago for St. Patty's Day. We all had such a great time that we have decided to come back for the parades. However, this time we would like to experience more of the New Orleans music. We are staying at the Courtyard Marriott (Canal St and St. Charles Ave) and want to go to the Dragon's Den to hear some music, but was told last time to not walk there due to crime. Is this true and are there any other good venues to find zydeco music?

i am trying to reach christians restaurant on iberville st. in new orleans. i have the phone # as
504-482-4924 and the line is disconnected. is the restaurant still open, and if so, what is the #?

Does anyone have any advice in travleing to Lousiana? I have heard from many LA natives that is not really safe to travel and sightsee right now. I am thinking of driving to see Avery Island and St.Francisville in March. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

I have never been to New Orleans. Do you think it is a good idea to do the Jazz Festival as my first trip?
any advice is appreciated. Which weekend to go? Where to stay? When to buy tickets?

thank you for your help.
janet

We are traveling to NOLA in 2 weeks we heard of this Visit Ticket.com website that pro ports to give you several places to eat and many bars on Bourbon St.getting you 1 drink here and there. is this for real or is it a scam?

I posted this in the Biloxi forum ... but it looks a little slow over there. Since we are flying in and out from NOLA (prices were cheaper) I figure I would leave a note over here too ....

I'm going to be in Biloxi for a celebration Feb 19-22, 2009. I would love to meet up with a VTer or two while out there .... anyone interested?

:)
Kymba

I will be in New Orleans on Feb 20th,21st,&22nd and again on March 1st, 2nd, &3rd.What type of weather should I expect, so I don't overpack for all seasons!!! I am Southern Californis woman, and our seasons don't change much. Thanks!

I am considering staying in Faubourg Treme for a few nights. How safe is the neighborhood, and is it okay to park my car on the streets in this area? Any answer would be appreciated, thanks!

Some friends and I (we are all female) are going to be traveling to New Orleans and are interested in staying in a convent. I have stayed in convents in Paris and in Rome and love the experience. If anyone is familiar with any convents in New Orleans that offer lodging, please help.

So we are heading to New Orleans for New Years Eve and I am sure there will be lots to see and do. The big question, we are looking for a venue on New Years Eve... perhaps something low key, with some amazing live music... any suggestions?

Is there a Christmas Eve service at St. Louis Cathedral that is open tothe public

Dear friends.......
Would you please inform me several 3 stars hotels nearby Sheraton hotel or Marriot Hotel on Canal street, New Orleans?
I'm looking forward the reliable information.
Thank for your kind assistance.
Best regards, Lulu

any hotel or flight (or both) deals the locals know about? want to come out after Xmas, before new years....i know there are plenty of travel sites out there, but sometimes the locals know way more than the internet shows the rest of us....thanks