New Orleans Travel Forum

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

WE ARE COMING TO NEW ORLEANS IN DECEMBER FOR THE FIRST TIME CRIME WISE AND ENVIROMENTALLY HOW SAFE IS IT TO BE AT THE LAMOTHE HOUSE AND WALKING AROUND 621 ESPLANADE AVENUE TO THE FRENCH QUARTERS DAY OR AT NIGHT. HOW FAR WOULD WE BE FROM WALKING DISTANCE ATTRACTIONS SUCH AS THE MAIN PORTIONS OF THE FRENCH QUARTERS. WHAT KIND OF PARKING DOES THIS B&B OFFER IS IT JUST ON THE STREET OR IS IT IN A SECURE PARKING LOT. WILL WE BE AROUND VERY MANY EATING SITES THAT ARE REASONABLE PRICED. I HAVE READ SOME REVEIWS THAT SAID THIS WAS A NICE SAFE B&B CAN ANYONE HELP WITH SOME INSITE OR IF I NEED TO CHANGE MY PLANS AND STAY IN A SAFER AREA, AND WHERE IS THE SAFEST AREA TO BE IN?

We will be traveling from Australia to the US in Dec and visiting New Orleans, Orlando & New York City as well as Vancouver & Banff in Canada. I am looking for the most convenient & economical way to have mobile phone coverage in these cities. Am I better off buying a prepaid card for my existing phone (Nokia N95) or buying a phone & access package? I would like to avoid having to purchase something separate for each individual location if possible.Or if you have a better idea please feel free to share it.

We will be in New Orleans in early December and are interested in possibly doing a cemetery tour. Are they any good and can you recommend one. Also is the Barataria Reserve in Jean Lafitte national park worth spending a couple of hours of our time, did it suffer any damage during the recent hurricanes?

We are 60+ couple, young at heart, visiting NO and surrounding area for 1st time for about 2 weeks. We love to dance (OLD R&R, swing, blues,cajun,zydeco,latin,contra and so on.)
1. Is NO dead in early Feb? (Mardis Gras not our thing) Weather?
2. Besides Rock 'n Bowl, where to go for dancing in NO?
3. We are planning to dance our way through Cajun and Zydeco country. Recommendations?
4. We are thinking of staying at the Prince Conti in the Quarter but are open to suggestions. What would a good B&B cost? (Our budget can stand 150 or so per nite)
5. We want to do the usual tourist stuff but our real love is discover the real city and real people. Any recommendations for what to see/do/eat OUTSIDE the tourist area?
6. Perhaps we need a personal, home-based tour planner who can point us in the right direction. Got any names?

Thanks,

Dave

we will be traveling to NO in late December and would like to do a swamp tour. We will be hiring a car so we don't require a city pickup. We have looked at a few sites on the internet ie; "Cajun Pride" , "Dr Wagner's Honey Island" both seem OK We would like a tour that best showcases the local Flora & fauna. We would prefer a smaller tour group size so we don't feel that we are sharing our swamp experience with hundreds of other people. Have also seen Cajun Jacks tours, but they are a long drive from NO would it be worth the drive.
Regards Johnfromoz.

Hey Ya'll
New Orleans has been on my radar for sometime. My wife and I (both Canadian, young 50s) have an opportunity to visit Jan 1 to 4th. Is it business as usual or is there a hang over after New Years?

We'd like to take in the ferry, park, zoo, aquarium, Magazine Str, the quarter -be nice to do a short trip from New Orleans if time premits - plantations & cajun country. We don't plan to stay in the quater but perhaps the business district.

I'll be in NO from Thursday to Sunday morning. I was wondering if anyone would like to meet for coffee or drinks Thursday or Saturday?

Thanks,
Emile

I'm planning a surprise bday present for hubby...Jazz Fest 2009, 4 nights - 2nd weekend! Which hotel do you recommend in the French Quarter: Royal Sonesta, Hotel Monteleone, Bourbon Orleans...or your recommendation? Any other info would be appreciated...Thanks in advance!

this is our first time in new orleans. we are staying at hotel l'eau de vive.Is this in a safe location and is it a walkable location to the french quarter? Any good restaurants close to the hotel? We will be there 11/21 to 11/28 what is the weather like? Any recommended tours? thaks for you help

Hey everyone! I'm heading down to NO for Halloween this year and haven't the slightest idea of where to go. I'm wondering if any of you out there know of a good bar/club that my fellow travelers and I can go to dressed up in our costumes. Any suggestions would be greatly be appreciated. Thanks!!