New Orleans

The “Big Easy,” New Orleans is renowned for its music, food and carnival atmosphere. The highlight of the year for New Orleans which embodies its festive spirit is Mardi Gras, held on Shrove Tuesday. It is a celebration before lent where the streets are filled with parades, and masked balls are held. If you have an appetite for spicy food, then you’ll love their Creole cuisine which is a blend of West African, French, Spanish, Amerindian, Haitian food.

New Orleans French Quarter is the most renowned neighbourhood where most of the action takes part. It is where you can find the famous Bourbon Street jazz clubs, Jackson Square street dancers and lots of Creole eateries. However it does get very busy, so if you are looking for somewhere quieter try the bohemian Bywater neighbourhood where local boutiques, street murals and St. Roch Market, a renowned Victorian food hall, add flair to locals' already cool vibe