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Our Favorite New Orleans Experiences
Whether you're a foodie, a partier, a music lover, an art aficionado, or an antiques hunter, there's something for you in New Orleans—just let go and "laissez les bons temps roulez," or "let the good times roll!"
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Undiscovered Bahamas: Top 15 Things to Do in the Exuma Cays
If you're looking for a true escape—a vacation where you're more likely to see giant starfish, wild iguanas, swimming pigs, dolphins, and sharks than other people—visit the Exuma Cays in the Bahamas. The archipelago stretches about 80 miles northwest from Great Exuma, the chain's main island and activity hub, relatively speaking....
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Where to Be in 30 Days: Experience an Authentic Cajun Mardi Gras
There's no denying that the over-the-top Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans are something everyone should experience at least once. But if you're looking to celebrate in a way that doesn't include as much booze, beads, and another "b" word, head to Eunice, Louisiana's prairie Cajun capital, 170 miles west of the Big Easy....
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12 Memorable Meals in New Orleans: Locals and "Top Chefs" Share Their Favorites
Fodor's Editor Molly Moker, while on a recent trip to New Orleans, interviewed locals and visitors alike about their favorite dining experiences in the Big Easy....
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Escape from Atlantis: Top Bahamian Experiences on New Providence Island Outside the Megaresort
Sure, many people come to New Providence Island to stay at Atlantis. And with the promotions they have going on now, who could resist? But unless your favorite travel destinations are Las Vegas and Orlando, you're going to need to take a day or night away from all the madness.... (More)
Bonus: Five More SATC Locations
Now that the Sex and the City movie has opened, here's a peek at five special NYC sights that appear in the flick. But we promise, no spoilers! As with our tour based on the original show, we've given these sights in geographic order, starting downtown and heading up Manhattan. Visit our map to plan your route. Brooklyn Bridge. Miranda has a life-changing moment on this stunning span. Now's a perfect time to stroll across this landmark, as it celebrates its 125th birthday this year. Walkway accessed at Park Row, near City Hall on the Manhattan side Buddakan. Carrie and Mr. Big hold their rehearsal dinner at this enormous modern-Asian restaurant on the edge of the Meatpacking District. It's very much a scene, whether you're at the long communal (More)
Tour the Top 25 "Sex and the City" Locations
With the Sex and the City movie opening on May 30, the spotlight is swinging back to New York. The city itself has been called the fifth major SATC character, alongside the fabulous foursome of Carrie, Charlotte, Samantha, and Miranda. Tour Manhattan with this guide to the television series' most memorable real-life locations. As for Brooklyn---well, we may have some tips for you once the movie is out! Updated: Movie locations and map link We've organized these sights geographically, from the southern tip of Manhattan all the way up to Central Park. To take your own SATC walk, choose either the downtown or uptown half of our list—or be ready to hop in several taxis along the way, as there's a lot of ground to cover!
Just Back from Eleuthera: Paradise in the Bahamas
Why Eleuthera? When many people think of the Bahamas, they envision the glitz and glamour of Paradise Island's celebrity-chef restaurants, or Cable Beach's casinos. But there's another side of the Bahamas that includes simple-luxury resorts, deserted expanses of white- or pink-sand beaches, and a way of life that doesn't revolve around what type of high-end bath products will be waiting for you in your hotel's shower. This is Eleuthera. Although the relax and relax some more" island vacation isn't for everyone, Eleuthera is the place to go for seclusion, sun, and starry skies. What did you like best about Eleuthera? The night sky. On my first night I was walking back to my suite after dinner, and my eyes shifted to the sky -- the myriad white (More)
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