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Looking for a festive escape? New Orleans lights up for


every season, from holiday traditions and Mardi Gras magic to summer festivals and spooky autumn


thrills. Learn more at neworleans.com


rite of passage. From the intimacy of Preservation Hall to the brass bands playing at corner bars and Second Line parades that erupt on any given day of the week, music isn’t a backdrop here, it’s in the DNA. Gourmands can indulge in world-


famous Creole and Cajun cuisine, with gumbo, jambalaya, oysters and beignets served alongside craft or traditional cocktails. New Orleans is home to a growing number of James Beard award-winning chefs and restaurant groups, too, all redefining Southern food. Travelling families will find


attractions like the Audubon Zoo, Aquarium and Insectarium, along with steamboat cruises, interactive museums and more. Couples can stroll through oak-lined streets, sip wine at pavement cafes and tuck into jazz brunches, while art-lovers can explore vibrant galleries and private studios in the Bywater and Warehouse districts. It’s impossible not to be inspired


by the cultural tapestry woven from African, Caribbean, French and Spanish threads, which make New Orleans unlike anywhere else.


GETTING THERE Though half a world away, New Orleans is remarkably accessible.


To start planning your year-round adventure


Visit: neworleans.com


The city sits in the American South, six hours behind UK time, and enjoys a subtropical climate year- round. Winters are short and mild, ideal for exploring parks, historic neighbourhoods and outdoor adventure pursuits. Visitors will find a range of


accommodation, from boutique hotels in the French Quarter to elegant mansions turned guesthouses, each with a unique story to tell. Traveling to New Orleans from the UK is easier than ever, with direct flights from London Heathrow on British Airways. Flight connections are also available via major US hubs. Upon arrival, the city’s historic streetcars, walkable districts and welcoming locals make it easy to settle in and explore like a local.


A CITY THAT LIVES TO CELEBRATE There are a thousand reasons to visit New Orleans, each one more inspiring than the last. But what brings travellers back again and again is the feeling: the joy of music spilling into the air, the aroma of something soulful stewing in the kitchen, the sound of laughter echoing down centuries-old streets. The holidays may shine in New


Orleans, but the truth is, every day here feels like a celebration.


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