New Orleans - Highlights
The spiciness of Cajun and Creole cuisine permeates New Orleans' brassy, boisterous ambience.
Catch the city's carnival atmosphere across the river in Algiers at Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World. Linger around the French Quarter, then squeeze into Preservation Hall to hear Louis Armstrong-style jazz. Encounter a friendly spirit on a Ghost Tour or Cemetery Tour. Drop in at the nearby Aquarium of the Americas. See the hurricane's havoc on a Katrina Devastation Tour. Escape the clamour and head across Lake Ponchartrain for the bayous of the Northshore. On a Swamp Tour, the only noise you will hear are the blue herons, egrets and the boat motor.
Ask locals for their favourite haunts. Doors open at 8pm at Preservation Hall but get there at least an hour early if you want a seat.
