| Accommodation |
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You can book a room in one of our specially selected hotels
(picked to appeal to European tastes) or chose from our full
list of New Orleans hotels and guest houses. Whether you
want
to
stay
in the
thick of
it
in the
French Quarter or enjoy the tranquil beauty of the Garden
District, we have a hotel for you. Go
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| Getting there |
| Everything you need to know about
flights, flying time and costs. Search for and book your flight
to New Orleans from any departure city and find out how to
get from the
airport
to your accommodation
once you do arrive. Go to Getting there... |
| The City |
 Practical
information and details of all the things that go into
making New Orleans the City it is. How to get around in
New Orleans,
where to go, what to look for and where to find it. New Orleans
people, jazz, culture, Cemeteries, Voodoo and shopping.
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| Food & Drink |
 New
Orleans cuisine is a unique fusion food. Heavily influenced
by French staples, New Orleans dishes have added spice
through the extensive use of chilies. While you may recognize
a few of the dishes, prepare yourself to also sample local
specialties like catfish, alligator and turtle. Find out
about the history of New Orleans cooking and where to eat
(whether you want fast food or a romantic meal for two).
Then try before you go by browsing our recipe suggestions
and cooking some New Orleans classics in your own kitchen. Go
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| Tours |
 Book
the best tours in New Orleans before you go at the best prices.
Whether you want to stroll through the French Quarter, explore
the striking above-ground cemeteries, steam down the Mississippi
river to the sounds of hot jazz or search for alligators
in the Louisiana swamps, we have a tour for you. We can also
organise and suggest itineraries for special interest tour
groups wanting to explore particular aspects of New Orleans
culture, or put together a package of activities to keep you
entertained for your entire stay. Go to tours... |
| Entertainment |
 New
Orleans has entertainment to suit every taste whatever your
age. From hot jazz to the city's thriving alternative music
scene. From the tranquility of river-side bars and restaurants
to the hustle and bustle of Bourbon Street, New Orleans has
it all. New Orleans will keep you entertained 24-hours a day
and our guide will show you the EasyBigEasy pick of the best
the city has to offer. Go to entertainment... |
| Festivals |
 Mardi
Gras, JazzFest, French Quarter Festival, the list
goes on proving that no one loves a party more than the residents
of New Orleans! Depending on what sort of holiday you're after,
you may or may not want to visit at a time when one of the
bigger events is on. Get the low down on
all the city's key events here and make an informed decision.
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Events
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| Key dates and
festivals during 2005/2006 |
| 28 Feb 2006 |
Mardi
Gras 2006 |
| 21-23 Apr 2006 |
French
Quarter Festival 2006 |
| 28 Apr - 7 May 2006 |
New
Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2006 |
EasybigEasy
quick-links
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Book
a flight: check availability and price of flights
to New Orleans, book or put flights on 24-hour
hold.
Book
a room: pick one of our recommended hotels
or browse the full list of available accommodation
in New Orleans.
Jazz
History: find out all about New Orleans jazz
and read about the early development of the music.
Slide
Show: Get a feel for New
Orleans with the EasyBigEasy photo slide show.
Recipes: cook
your own New Orleans cuisine with our selection of
quintessential New Orleans recipes.
New
Orleans Map: view or download the EasyBigEasy
map of New Orleans' French Quarter, Marigny Triangle
and Canal Street.
Got
a question? Do you have a question about visiting
New Orleans, what to expect or where to go? Why
not e-mail us and we'll be happy to offer advice.
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