Showing posts with label New Orleans. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New Orleans. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Down In The Bayou! New Orleans, Louisiana

My recent trip to New Orleans, LA was nothing short of a wonderful experience filled with rich culture, great food, and chill people!  In determining where to go for a quick weekend getaway, NOLA was the perfect place to visit within a short period of time without feeling overwhelmed or as if time was not on my side.  Take a look through my photo gallery to explore the beauty and charm of the bustling, yet quaint, city.  Pictures are worth a thousand words!

The French Quarter

St. Louis Cathedral - The French Quarter

Jackson Square - The French Quarter

Jazz Legends Park - The French Quarter

Harrah's Casino

Steamboat Natchez Riverboat - Mississippi River
The Blake Hotel - Business District (Photo Credit: Orbitz.com)
Fried Crab Cakes with Scrambled Eggs and Potatoes - Phenomenal! (Café at the Square inside the Blake Hotel)

Café at the Square (Business District)

Lafayette Park  (Business District)

Lots of quaint and trendy shops along Magazine Street (The Garden District)

Lafayette Cemetery (The Garden District)

Stately Homes along the St. Charles Line (The Garden District)

The Rum House (The Garden District)

Awesome Tacos, Loaded Nachos, and Potent Caipirinhas! - The Rum House (The Garden District)

Street Car stop along the St. Charles Line. 

The streetcar is extremely convenient while touring the city.  Such an unique experience!

Barbeque Shrimp and a Sazerac Cocktail - Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro (Treme Neighborhood).  Don't mind the shells on the side.  I simply couldn't resist before snapping a photo...Delicious :  )

A few evening cocktails and chill jazz! - Snug Harbor (Treme)

Everything on this plate was to DIE for!!! The Praline Connection Restaurant (Treme)

A local Blues nook in Treme

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday, December 29, 2013

2014 Group Vacations Are On The Move!

2014 Group Vacations are confirmed and ready for takeoff! Cancun, Aruba, and New Orleans (Essence Music Festival) are on lock. Contact Destinations Reached today to book your group vacation and to take advantage of great payment plans and savings.



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Saturday, November 2, 2013

Essence Music Festival 2014 (July 3-8, 2014) Packages On the Rise!

Essence Music Festival 2014 is in full preparation and packages are going fast!  Take it to the NOLA and see some of the greatest acts in the world, from R&B, Jazz, and Gospel. We have customized packages (air, hotel, and festival tickets) just for you and your travel partners. Contact us to reserve your Essence Music Festival experience today!

Sunday, October 27, 2013

The Gulf Awaits You! - New Orleans, Biloxi, and Florida

 

Visit the Gulf - Biloxi, New Orleans, and Clearwater (Tampa) - for some last minute beach fun, live blues sets, and some good ole' cajun food, bruh! Packages start at $500/pp (air, hotel, and car) from BWI. Inbox today to reserve your stay...availability going fast!


Photo Credits: sirata.com; appszoom.com; mightysweet.com