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Make Us Your Home Base for Southern Decadence

Southern Decadence, the largest LGBTQ event in the South, hits the French Quarter Labor Day Weekend. Make your reservations now at one of our fabulous hotels and be in the heart of what is sometimes called “Gay Mardi Gras.” Book now! … Read More »

A Dozen French Quarter Museums to Explore During Museum Month

  It can be argued that the entire French Quarter is a museum but here are some official institutions to visit during August (Museum Month). Ranging from important to quirky, they’ll give you more insight into what makes New Orleans… Read More »

Celebrate 4th of July in the French Quarter

This is New Orleans' Tricentennial Year and 4th of July in the Vieux Carré promises to be bigger and better than ever before! Stay right the heart of the fun at Hotel St. Marie, French Market Inn or the Hotel Provincial. The Go 4th on … Read More »

Celebrate New Orleans’ Tricentennial with Savings

Some people go to the beach in summer. Others to the mountains. And still others like to do a little time traveling. New Orleans’ Tricentennial celebration is the perfect place to go if you’re a history buff and know what it means to … Read More »

Wear White This Memorial Day in New Orleans.

Memorial Day is the unofficial first day of summer. So put on all the white you want (including the powdered sugar kind you wear after eating beignets) and enjoy the following activities in New Orleans. The New Orleans Food and Wine Experience… Read More »

The 35th Annual French Quarter Festival

  April 12 – April 15, 2018 What started as a little festival 35 years ago has turned into one of the biggest free outdoor music festivals in America. Today French Quarter Festival is one of the most-anticipated events on th… Read More »

Get Your Zen On in the French Quarter

Staying in the French Quarter has its advantages – especially if you want to stay fit while having fun. Here are a few ways to get your workout in, not far from our French Quarter Hotels. Check them out then book your stay at one of th… Read More »

Ten Reasons to Stay in the Vieux Carré on Mardi Gras Day.

Some people will tell you to stay away from the French Quarter during Mardi Gras. "It’s too packed, too loud and just too plain crazy," they’ll say. Unless you’re traveling with children, we disagree. Along with hundre… Read More »

Five Gotta-Catch Vieux Carré Parades

  The Krewe of Cork makes its way through the French Quarter. While the majority of Mardi Gras parades are too large to squeeze through the narrow, cobblestoned streets of the Vieux Carré, a handful of creative krewes still sash… Read More »

NOLA New Year's Eve

End the Year in New Orleans, One of Trip Savvy’s 2017 Top Seven “Best Places to Celebrate New Year’s Eve.” The arrival of 2018 means something special to people who love New Orleans – it marks the 300th anniv… Read More »