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[…]
Tradition, opulence and beauty. We have it all here in New Orleans’ historic Garden District. The Grand Victorian sits among the best of 18th century mansions, delightful gardens and an abundance of old world charm in one of the country’s most lovely neighborhoods. The Garden District was created after the Louisiana Purchase[…]
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[…]
Bartenders and spirits professionals are celebrated in New Orleans for the Cocktail Festival. The world’s premier cocktail festival happens right here in New Orleans July 15-19, 2015 and features a “spirited” array of activities for the professional mixologist as well as the enthusiastic imbiber. Most of the events take place[…]
When it comes to food and music, nobody does it like New Orleans. Put the two together on a mid-morning weekend and it’s the creation of perhaps your most memorable meal in our culinary utopia. Here are our Top 5 recommendations for Jazz Brunches. Commander’s Palace Walk two blocks to our[…]
To save you a little time, help you decide what to bring and how to spend your time in New Orleans, here is quick list of what our guests usually want to know about staying at the Grand Victorian B&B. 1. Is there a shower in every room? YES.[…]
There are over 65 food booths at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival; it can make it hard to decide what to eat. As the staff of our New Orleans Bed and Breakfast attend and sample the food booths every year, we are sharing our Top 5 Jazz Fest Food selections with[…]
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[…]
You’re traveling to New Orleans, and you have heard about all the incredible architecture and beautiful historic homes. You’ve never stayed in a bed and breakfast before and are wondering … should I? Here is a simple break down between hotels and bed and breakfast inns to help you decide.[…]