If there’s one place you need to drink to stay cool, it’s New Orleans (as though you really need an excuse to drink in New Orleans!) Don’t let the heat get to you – It’s Hot! You deserve a drink! Take advantage of the hot summer. Create your own beverage[…]
It’s Summer and it’s HOT in New Orleans, but August is going to be a delicious month! Celebrate this time of year by dining during COOLinary (a combination of “cool” and “culinary”). This event, August 1-31, celebrates the city’s rich and unique culinary landscape all around town. Not a local?[…]
For the current information on this year’s Satchmo SummerFest go here: https://satchmosummerfest.org/ Join us in New Orleans August 2-4, 2019, for the Satchmo SummerFest as we celebrate the life, music and legacy of Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong, held at the New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Louisiana State Museum’s Old US[…]
2018 will mark the 300th Anniversary of the City of New Orleans, one of the world’s most fascinating cities, and a year’s worth of celebrations of its rich history, diverse culture and distinctive traditions have been planned. The year-long celebration will kick off with the Rockin’ New Year’s Eve Official[…]
Mother’s Day, FestiGals, spring break and college visits are all great reasons for a girls only getaway to New Orleans with great food, toe-tapping music, and a little bit of pampering. The Grand Victorian Bed and Breakfast has some suggestions for a memorable visit to the Garden District and the city that surrounds it.[…]
Mardi Gras season is here and the parades are about to roll! If you didn’t make it this year, put in on your calendar to reserve your spot early for the best show on earth. We’ll be watching the parades from our doorstep and balcony at the Grand Victorian and[…]
Halloween is on a Friday night this year; that means all the ghouls and goblins and silly witches will be thronging the streets of New Orleans looking for a spooky home. Stay in the historically ghostly Garden District this year; the Grand Victorian is the perfect place to rest after experiencing[…]
You are thinking about trying a bed and breakfast (B&B) instead of a large hotel, but are not sure what is expected when you are a guest in someone’s personal home. Here are some insider etiquette tips for making the most of your first B&B experience! Most B&B’s have[…]
You are thinking about that long-awaited journey to New Orleans, but can’t decide on when to come. Do you like crowds or quiet balconies? Parades or garden tours? Festivals or concert halls? Here are a few tips from the Grand Victorian staff to help you decide. SUMMER for the amazing[…]
If you want the full Southern experience and have an extra day or two, here are a few side trips that you may want to include in your itinerary beyond the French Quarter, Garden District and New Orleans city sites. 1. Plantations There are 10 large historic homes west of[…]