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The Battle of the Beignet – A Quiet Evening in the French Quarter

February 5, 2010
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The Battle of the Beignet – A Quiet Evening in the French Quarter

In support of the most soulful city in the whole US of A on this Superbowl weekend – a favorite NOLA memory. For certain personality types, the generous piles of powdered sugar that cover the beignets served at the famous Café du Monde in the French Quarter are one of life’s little temptations that...
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Myrtles Plantation – A hauntingly charming place to stay

August 12, 2009
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Myrtles Plantation – A hauntingly charming place to stay

April, 2009 Being an avid fan of the show “Ghost Hunters”, and never having ventured to Louisiana before, I thought it would be huge fun to take my 15 year old son, 16 year old French exchange student daughter along with my good friend and excellent traveling partner to New Orleans over Spring Break...
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The W French Quarter – Courtyard Chic in the Big Easy

August 11, 2009
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The W French Quarter – Courtyard Chic in the Big Easy

April, 2009 First time in New Orleans. Traveling with my two teens.  I was looking for a hotel that had the traditional architecture and look of the French Quarter combined with the contemporary, hip, up-market feel of a boutique hotel. After time-consumingly weighing all the options, I finally settled on the W French Quarter,...
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