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Draped along the banks of the Mississippi River lies the mesmerising and electrifying New Orleans. Trips to New Orleans offer visitors a cultural melting pot and musical mecca, where you can toe-tap to the sultry rhythm and sounds of jazz, blues, gospel and boogie-woogie round the clock. Vacations in New Orleans are also famous for its vibrant Creole culture, fiery Cajun cuisine and 17th century French Quarter, which reflect the city's spirited influence from French, African and American cultures. The sound of horse-drawn carriages clip-clop along the road and steamboat tours chug contentedly along the river. Visitors in late winter can revel in the Mardi Gras celebrations - grab a cool beer and enjoy the show. Check out our offers flight + hotel to New Orleans!

With such a melting pot of cultural influences, there is much to see and do in New Orleans. Many of the city's main sights are inside or within walking distance of the French Quarter, where most of the action takes place, and the Central Business District and Warehouse District are nearby. Amongst the 17th century architecture of wrought iron balconies and colonial style arcades are hotels, restaurants, quaint shops, historical buildings and a plethora of music and entertainment hot spots. Visitors wishing to get to the leafy Garden District can ride on a historical street car.

When visiting New Orleans, be sure to:

• Browse the eclectic range of antique stores, jewellery shops and used books stores around Royal Street
• Hit the lively bars and entertainment venues along Bourbon Street at night to experience the quintessential local night out
• Marvel at the historic buildings in Jackson Square including Saint Louis Cathedral, Presbytere and Cabildo, both now Louisiana State Museums
• Don't miss the frenetic Mardi Gras celebrations if you are visiting during the lead up to Shrove Tuesday
• See a jazz concert at Preservation Hall
• Catch your breath in New Orleans City Park, home of the Botanical Gardens
• Stroll through the leafy suburbs of the Garden District
• Take a paddle steamer cruise down the Mississippi in Steamboat Natchez
• Taste mouth watering local flavours at a local Creole seafood restaurant
• Visit the New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum - if you dare!

Choosing a flight to New Orleans, LA gives you the most direct route and the quickest access to these nearby destinations:

• Metairie
• Kenner
• Marrero
• Harvey
• Terrytown
• Gretna
• Chalmette
• Slidell
• Mandeville
• Covington