Flight Destination: New Orleans, Louisiana

Introduction
Popular Tourist Attractions
Specialties
Weather
Language
Airports
Hotels
Car Rental

Introduction

Popularly known as the Big Easy, New Orleans is a tourist hotspot. It can offer various colors of life at one go - its rich Jazz music culture, Creole food, and abundant alcohol with round the year events keep the city blooming and busy with tourists.

There is something for everyone in New Orleans - shopping avenues, entertainment spots, music clubs, museums and pubs. Different genre of music and Mardi Grass can be experienced round the year. There are nonstop flights from Baltimore, Atlanta, Boston and other major places in US for New Orleans.

Popular Tourist Attractions

Tourists cannot afford to miss; BC (Fat Tuesday) begins on January 6 and comes to a halt with a day, Ash Wednesday. You can witness colorful and flashy outfits of people; crowds are gathered on the Bourbon Street. You can experience the local dance, feast and fun on the streets in the Mardi Grass carnival. Aquariums of the Americas in French quarter are an attractive tourist destination. It is home to endangered water species.

National World War II Museum can be an ideal spot to travel with family. In order to appreciate the architectural magnificence Hermann-Grima House should be visited. At New Orleans center for creative arts you can get to meet and listen to the some of the brightest musical talents who have passes out or are studying in the academy.

Specialties

You can collect some of the best antique pieces from Bush Antiques and Uptowner Antiques. They can offer collectibles from 18th-19th century. Hove Perfumer is the place for you if you wish to shop for scented soaps, potpourri and perfumes for men and women. Rubeinstein Brothers is the store to check out for local menswear and women wear collections.

Vieux Carre Wine and Spirits is the place for you if you like to drink the best in class liquor in New Orleans. It can offer over 1000 International and domestic brands. You can even taste your wine or whisky before buying the drink.

Weather

It enjoys the tropical weather. Best time to visit New Orleans is either before rains or after. For International travelers ideal time to visit New Orleans is from January-April. The weather remains clear and settled in these months and you can get to enjoy some of the best festivals, shopping deals and best in class entertainment in the city.

Current Weather Conditions in New Orleans and 3 day forecast:

fair today

Between 69°F and 89° tomorrow.

Between 72°F and 89° the day after tomorrow.

Between 73°F and 88°.

Language

English is the official language.

Airports

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is a major airport in New Orleans metropolitan area.

Hotels

Some travelers may find it more convenient to stay closer to the airport, while others enjoy downtown. Here is a good start for finding good hotel.

Comfortable and cheap hotels are numerous and handy in New Orleans downtown and around New Orleans airport. Take advantage of excellent amenities, facilities and services they are offering.

It is hard to decide which hotel is the best hotel in New Orleans. Compare latest New Orleans hotel prices and amenities starting here.

Car Rental

Most convenient way to enjoy New Orleans no matter whether it's for work or pleasure is to rent a car.

Get more out of New Orleans:

Bourbon Street

Mardi Grass carnival

National World War II Museum

Hermann-Grima House