new orleans in may
Apr 5th, 2003 | 07:10 AM
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Three nights in New Orleans is enough to give you an ample taste for a visit and still leave plenty of things undiscovered for a return visit.
I recommend that you stay in the French Quarter, where everything is within walking distance. Hotels will be pricier there, especially since May is big toursit time down there. When I'm in town I like to stay at the Hotel Ste. Marie, which is a couple of blocks off of Bourbon Street in the Quarter.
Plan to walk every morning to Cafe du Monde to get beignets and cafe au lait--you'll want the exercise after you start sampling the wonderful (but often heavy) cuisine. New Orleans has more truly great places to eat per square mile than any other town in the US, with the exception of New York. Enjoy your stay!
I recommend that you stay in the French Quarter, where everything is within walking distance. Hotels will be pricier there, especially since May is big toursit time down there. When I'm in town I like to stay at the Hotel Ste. Marie, which is a couple of blocks off of Bourbon Street in the Quarter.
Plan to walk every morning to Cafe du Monde to get beignets and cafe au lait--you'll want the exercise after you start sampling the wonderful (but often heavy) cuisine. New Orleans has more truly great places to eat per square mile than any other town in the US, with the exception of New York. Enjoy your stay!
Apr 5th, 2003 | 07:10 AM
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Not nearly enough time! We've gone every year for the past 7-8 and have already added on an extra day for this year's trip just because New Orleans is so exciting and fascinating. I like staying right on Bourbon St. - it's noisy and hard to sleep at night, but we aren't going for a rest anyway. Have fun and enjoy the city!
Apr 8th, 2003 | 04:07 PM
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I just got back from New Orleans - stayed in the quarter for the final four (which I doubt I'll do again - smelly, loud, etc.) but then had an extra day and stayed at a great place (bed and breakfast) - Maison Perrier is awesome.
Really nice innkeeper who provides great service and really takes care of everything - way beyond what I expected.
They had Abita on tap, the real southern breakfast was unbelievable, and the wireless internet access was a major bonus.
I think these guys have a website - something like maisonperrier.com.
Really nice innkeeper who provides great service and really takes care of everything - way beyond what I expected.
They had Abita on tap, the real southern breakfast was unbelievable, and the wireless internet access was a major bonus.
I think these guys have a website - something like maisonperrier.com.
