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New Orleans Information
The cultural riches, sensual indulgences and unparalleled service that define the New Orleans experience continue to flourish, as they have for centuries. The most celebrated and historic core of the city - including the Faubourg Marigny, French Quarter, Central Business District, Warehouse and Arts District, Magazine Street, Garden District, Audubon Park and Zoo and St. Charles Avenue - is thriving.
The historic and cultural experience that has attracted millions of visitors for decades is as rich, charming and welcoming as ever. It's no surprise that Orbitz and Travel + Leisure have chosen it as one of their top destinations for 2007 and The Today Show in August 2007 named New Orleans as number two in its America the Beautiful series.
Like the most gracious Southern hostess, New Orleans welcomes visitors with a genuine hospitality and singular flair. The city's intricate mélange of cultures creates a chameleon destination; with so many aspects to its character, the city truly can offer something for every type of visitor, appeal to every interest, and fulfill every agenda with equal enthusiasm.
The city is full of complexities and contradictions, but its multifaceted personality somehow blends into an offbeat harmony that defines the city's unmistakable charm. New Orleans is at once a city of marvelous excesses and gentle subtleties. It fosters peaceful relaxation and unfettered abandon. It can deliver the wildest nightlife entertainment and the most family-oriented vacation. It is bawdy and sophisticated, historic and contemporary, relaxing and energizing, educational and recreational, rustic and refined.
Still, with all of these facets, a New Orleans experience is never anything but completely authentic. The city's marvelous eccentricities are born from a rich heritage, respectfully and indelibly woven into the fabric of everyday life here. New Orleans doesn't act a part for its visitors; it simply welcomes everyone with open arms to a world all its own. Learn about this special city, and come stay awhile.
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