The Grand Victorian is partnering with The Hallmark Channel in celebration of its first original series, Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove. It stars Andie MacDowell who plays a judge in a municipal court that is a social microcosm of issues the she will face in her own day-to-day life with family and[…]
The Gambit guide to “cool summer fun for small change” is out, with tips on where to go for inexpensive meals, music and festivals in the city of New Orleans. Here are some highlights that would go well paired with a stay at the Grand Victorian. You can’t beat the 25[…]
By Bonnie Rabe. Come to New Orleans for Memorial Day and experience the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience, a nationally recognized festival that features over 175 wineries, 1000 wines, and has raised more than $1 million over the last 20 years for local charities. Except for the Vinter Dinners,[…]
Go for the music or go for the food, but get yourself downtown on Wednesday evenings for the annual free concert series, Wednesdays at the Square. Sponsored by the Young Leadership Council, concerts are held at Lafayette Square on St. Charles Avenue every Wednesday from March 6 to May 22,[…]
There is a wonderful new behind-the-scenes activity at the Audubon Institute’s Aquarium of the Americas in the French Quarter of New Orleans that will appeal to all ages. I gave a Backstage Penguin Pass to several family members as a Christmas present ages from 5 to 75 years old.[…]
In the city that celebrates, it won’t be too long before the beat of drums and marching feet resonate on the streets with more parades and celebrations. There are several St. Patrick’s Day parades that feature walking groups dressed in costumes of green who give out flowers, beads, and kisses[…]
We ventured downtown between Mardi Gras parades this weekend and got a sneak peek at what the rest of this week will offer for locals and our visitors. You can read more about this in the Super Bowl Fan Guide pull out in the Gambit or at www.nolasuperbowl.com This past[…]
More National Travel Awards for our home town! We are very excited to share that, in addition to the previous 21 awards presented to New Orleans from travelers in 2012, subscribers of Travel & Leisure magazine named us the number one city to visit for a New Year’s Eve vacation.[…]
New Orleanians are celebrating the return of the Morning Call Coffee Stand back to the city after a 100 year absence. Morning Call first opened in 1870 in the French Market and competed with Cafe du Monde in serving coffee and beignets to French Quarter residents and visitors alike. It moved to the suburbs in the 1970’s and[…]
Christmas in New Orleans features a wide array of events for travelers, couples and families alike. From Reveillon Dinners to Caroling in Jackson Square, there is something here for everyone. Download the Christmas in New Orleans Guidebook to see the entire list of events and activities. We have highlighted a[…]