FLIGHTS AND TRAVEL GUIDE
Overview
New Orleans is often known for the taboo practice of voodoo. This very old cultural/religious practice is one of the unique features of New Orleans. For the longest time, this colorful city has always managed to inject intrigue, mystery, and eroticism in the tourist visits that have always been conducted through the years. The deep-seated spirituality of New Orleans never fails to haul in more and more visitors each year.
Creole food is also one of the best assets of New Orleans. It is the unique balanced blend of spices and the fresh local ingredients. It is primarily of French but has been tinged with African, Native American, English, Spanish, Portuguese, and German influences.
Here are some activities that you can do in New Orleans:
- Join the Mardi Gras
- Go to jazz bars (Preservation Hall)
- Cruise along the Mississippi
- Learn how to cook Creole food (New Orleans School of Cooking)
- Go to Spas
- Visit Museums (National World War II Museum, Backstreet Cultural Museum)
- Visit a distillery (Old New Orleans Rum Distillery)
- Visit the animals (Audubon Zoo)
- Party! ( French Quarter)
- Hang out in the park (City Park)
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Weather / Climate
Generally, New Orleans has a humid subtropical climate. Winters are mild and short. Summers are humid and hot. October is the driest of all months. But summer has the highest precipitation of 64.2 inches. When winter has rains, the cold front is usually present.
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When to Travel
You can best visit New Orleans from February to May. This is when the parties are at peak. You can join the Mardi Gras and the Jazz Festival. If you want to make your visit pleasant, you should reserve your hotels at least 6 months before you actually leave. Because this is the peak season, expect to pay for more expensive plane tickets. So you just have to take care of everything in advance to save some money.
