I am going this weekend, and there is a parade at 6:30. We have dinner reservations at 7:30, so I am wondering if we will be able to see any of it.
It would probably be difficult to do both…even if you catch the parade in the beginning of the route. Parades almost always do not start on time or a float breaks down, etc. holding up the parade. Also there will be a ton of street closures in the city. I would skip dinner reservations…just join the bandwagon and get some popeyes for the parade route while you wait.
I am going to New Orleans in April with my fiance. I have done some research and would like to do an air boat tour of the swamps, a Catrina tour, a City tour, and possibly a plantation tour. There are numerous tour operators on the internet and I cannot decide which tours or company to use. Which tours do you recommend in terms of being most enjoyable, informative and value for money. Please help.
Many Thanks,
Jon
Speak with Paula, the manager at Gray Line Tours/New Orleans.
http://www.graylineneworleans.com/
And this no sales pitch - I visited New Orleans in 12/08, had some problems and couldn’t keep a tour I scheduled. Paula was great and after her making myriad phone calls, I got my money back… and also someone to have a drink with when I’m there… (but you didn’t this from me!)
I am going this weekend, and there is a parade at 6:30. We have dinner reservations at 7:30, so I am wondering if we will be able to see any of it.
It would probably be difficult to do both…even if you catch the parade in the beginning of the route. Parades almost always do not start on time or a float breaks down, etc. holding up the parade. Also there will be a ton of street closures in the city. I would skip dinner reservations…just join the bandwagon and get some popeyes for the parade route while you wait.
I need to find the cheapest deal ever, where can I find it, leaving in the morning of the 6th, departing in the morning of the 8th, where can i find a cheap deal?
That is the first weekend of Mardi Gras parades, so "cheapest deal ever" probably isn’t realistic.
Check travel sites like Expedia & Orbitz and also check: www.frenchquarterhotels.com
You may also want to talk to a real travel agency wherever you live.
Good luck!
I am going to New Orleans in April with my fiance. I have done some research and would like to do an air boat tour of the swamps, a Catrina tour, a City tour, and possibly a plantation tour. There are numerous tour operators on the internet and I cannot decide which tours or company to use. Which tours do you recommend in terms of being most enjoyable, informative and value for money. Please help.
Many Thanks,
Jon
Speak with Paula, the manager at Gray Line Tours/New Orleans.
http://www.graylineneworleans.com/
And this no sales pitch - I visited New Orleans in 12/08, had some problems and couldn’t keep a tour I scheduled. Paula was great and after her making myriad phone calls, I got my money back… and also someone to have a drink with when I’m there… (but you didn’t this from me!)
I need to find the cheapest deal ever, where can I find it, leaving in the morning of the 6th, departing in the morning of the 8th, where can i find a cheap deal?
That is the first weekend of Mardi Gras parades, so "cheapest deal ever" probably isn’t realistic.
Check travel sites like Expedia & Orbitz and also check: www.frenchquarterhotels.com
You may also want to talk to a real travel agency wherever you live.
Good luck!
I don’t know a single person FROM New Orleans that has showed their boobies on Bourbon Street or anywhere else. I do however know a lot of people from the GNO suburbs that have done it.
It’s not common for "everyone" to show their boobies during Mardi Gras. You were misinformed. It’s only common for tourists and teens from the suburbs outside New Orleans.
Locals also do it. And while I don’t, I don’t find it to be so bad.
I don’t know a single person FROM New Orleans that has showed their boobies on Bourbon Street or anywhere else. I do however know a lot of people from the GNO suburbs that have done it.
It’s not common for "everyone" to show their boobies during Mardi Gras. You were misinformed. It’s only common for tourists and teens from the suburbs outside New Orleans.
Locals also do it. And while I don’t, I don’t find it to be so bad.
Hi I am visiting New Orleans for the first time in April. My flight lands at 6pm in the evening and I am staying in the French Quarter. What is the quickest and most cost effective way of getting there and how long will it take?
many Thanks,
Jon
Other than renting a car your choices are (most convenient to least convenient):
Taxi: About $30 for 1 or 2 people
Shuttle: $15 per person
Public bus: About $2, plus a short taxi ride after you get to the city center.
If it was me and I was by myself I would take the shuttle. I would take a taxi if I was traveling with someone.
www.flymsy.com
Hi I am visiting New Orleans for the first time in April. My flight lands at 6pm in the evening and I am staying in the French Quarter. What is the quickest and most cost effective way of getting there and how long will it take?
many Thanks,
Jon
Other than renting a car your choices are (most convenient to least convenient):
Taxi: About $30 for 1 or 2 people
Shuttle: $15 per person
Public bus: About $2, plus a short taxi ride after you get to the city center.
If it was me and I was by myself I would take the shuttle. I would take a taxi if I was traveling with someone.
www.flymsy.com