Christmas week in NOLA
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We went one year during the Christmas season. It was a fun trip. The weather will be better than the summer heat which can be stifling. The crowds will be down as there are few conventions that time of the year. Some places will have special Noel rates. I would not hesitate to go for it.
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Pre-Katrina, this was out favorite time to go. Smaller crowds, better hotel/restaurant availability, everyone in holiday spirit.
On the weather, best to check right before you go. One year it approached 80 and had to spend a couple hours finding a store that sold shorts, and one year it got down in lower 30s at night. Neither of these are likely, but they did happen to us.
On the weather, best to check right before you go. One year it approached 80 and had to spend a couple hours finding a store that sold shorts, and one year it got down in lower 30s at night. Neither of these are likely, but they did happen to us.
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Last year I went around New Years' and the temperatures ranged from about 50 degrees to 74 degrees. Some days were lovely, even with a T-shirt; even the colder ones were nice for strolling properly dressed.
Be aware that prices really skyrocket as New Years' approaches, as people want to be close to the party. One place I considered jumped from $70/night to $150/night from Dec. 28th to 29th for the same room!
I had a blast & plenty was open the days we were there....great place to be around that time of year.
Best wishes, DAN
Be aware that prices really skyrocket as New Years' approaches, as people want to be close to the party. One place I considered jumped from $70/night to $150/night from Dec. 28th to 29th for the same room!
I had a blast & plenty was open the days we were there....great place to be around that time of year.
Best wishes, DAN
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