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Win a trip to Mardi Gras and ride in a parade

by RollingMama

Experience Mardi Gras in New Orleans aboard a Krewe of Orpheus float. Hotel Mazarin and the New Orleans Hotel Collection are offering one winner and a companion the trip of a lifetime. The Hotel Mazarin’s Grand Opening Sweepstakes includes four nights in the hotel, airfare, a limo ride from the airport to the hotel, and [...]

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Christmas Eve Tradition in Louisiana: Bonfires on the Levee {w/ Video}

by CajunMama
Louisiana Christmas Eve Bonfires on the Levee

Destinations all over the globe celebrate this time of year according to the local culture. Here in Louisiana, we light the way for Papa Noel on Christmas Eve with the tradition of bonfires on the levee. There are two versions of how this tradition started, but no matter the origins, this is a wonderful way [...]

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Free Cruise on the Mississippi River in New Orleans

by CajunMama
Steamboat Natchez Christmas at night in New Orleans

If you are in the New Orleans area on November 27, 2011, you might want to experience a Mississippi River cruise aboard the Steamboat Natchez. Here’s the information on how you can participate by helping a New Orleans area battered women’s shelter this holiday season. Steamboat NATCHEZ Hosts Annual Sailing with Santa Cruise Santa collects [...]

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A Progressive Dinner in New Orleans

by CajunMama
Line at Acme Oyster House in New Orleans

I love visiting New Orleans, be it for just an evening or for a weekend getaway close to home. Recently my husband and I decided on a quick romantic trip, where instead of your typical dinner, we opted for our own version of a progressive dinner. We thought it would be fun, and we had [...]

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Day Trips and Weekend Getaways in South Louisiana

by CajunMama

Lately I’ve been spending more time exploring my own state of Louisiana. I do enjoy the thrill of flying to a far off destination, but with school and football season in full swing, it isn’t always practical to venture far away. My home base is a suburb of Baton Rouge, LA and I decided to [...]

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Win a trip to New Orleans and stay in a luxury hotel

by RollingMama

The 125-year-old Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans, Louisiana is celebrating its anniversary and giving away a trip to the city. The grand prize includes: two round-trip tickets to New Orleans,  a two-night stay* in a suite at the Hotel Monteleone, a signed copy of the Hotel’s 125th Anniversary history book,  and a set of limited [...]

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Harvest the Music FREE Concert Series in New Orleans

by CajunMama
BP volunteers sorting and packing food donations the week before Thanksgiving at the New Orleans, LA Second Harvest Food Bank 1

New Orleans is one of the top music destinations in the world, along with being a culinary destination. When you put together good food and good music, you can’t go wrong. This fall, the Second Harvest Food Bank of New Orleans and Acadiana will be hosting the Harvest the Music Concert Series in Lafayette Square. [...]

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Travel Deal: Mini Vacation in New Orleans

by RollingMama

The Dauphine Orleans Hotel in the historic French Quarter offers guests a sampling of the Big Easy’s attractions and cuisine with a special, “Taste of New Orleans” package. *Accommodations for two nights in a premium guest room *Welcome beverage *Café au lait and beignets for two at Café du Monde *A traditional Jazz brunch for two [...]

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Historic Luxury in New Orleans – The Roosevelt Hotel

by OneMomsWorld

Traveling with the entire family is always my top priority when I am traveling, but that’s not always possible when I am traveling for work. For this reason, I have been able to scope out hotels that would be great for a couple’s getaway in New Orleans. Life is busy and when the children have [...]

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Celebrate Mardi Gras Wherever You Are

by CajunMama
Mardi Gras 2009

The Mardi Gras carnival season officially kicks off on January 6th each year and lasts until midnight on Fat Tuesday. We celebrate with king cakes, krewe balls, float decoration parties, food, and of course the parades. To kick things off in true Louisiana style, Zatarain’s is ringing the NYSE bell from the French Quarter this [...]

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