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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Feb 14, 2003
Pros: some excellent restaurants
Cons: endless kitsch, jungle climate
Summary: The first problem in writing about New Orleans is deciding to what it should be compared. Other than having had two unique cuisines (Cajun and Creole) and still having many interesting restaurants--OK, and having a big river--it can't compete with Paris, ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 31, 2012
Pros: Plenty of attractions, great dining, interesting culture, rich history, no transportation needed.
Cons: None.
Summary: New Orleans can be a fun destination to let your hair down. The city has recovered substantially from Hurricane Katrina. As one of the initial responders following the hurricane, it was great to go back and visit the city now that the ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 5, 2012
Pros: Unique
Cons: The heat is oppressive
Summary: As I took my first slow, observation walk in New Orleans on Saint Charles Avenue, a few blocks from where I was staying, I spotted a nice little bar. It's sign gave the name, Igor's, and a short description of just what it was: Food. Wonderful - a proper ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 18, 2012
Pros: lots to do, safe even with the homeless population
Cons: risque for kids
Summary: On Saturday, March 11, 2012 we arrived in New Orleans for the week. Hotels: We stayed at the Sheraton located at 500 Canal Street, which was a terrific location if you want to be near the French Quarter, for three nights. ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 7, 2012
Pros: Food, nightlife, buildings
Cons: climate, lack of active activities, drunken tourists
Summary: New Orleans is a town full of foodies, and they do it well. But if your idea of excitement isn't eating 3 meals a day with martinis and daquiris in between, you may want to consider another destination. Pretty town to look around, but not a whole lot ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 2, 2008
Pros: Lots to do and see even if you don't drink.
Cons: Beware of coming in the heat of the Summer. Food is pretty expensive here.
Summary: I have lived only about an hour away from New Orleans for 25 years now. I go in for a weekend several times a year and usually end up staying a little extra. I am a vegetarian (no meat, fish, eggs) so eating is sometimes a problem since the food is ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 20, 2006
Pros: A lively time - Most of the time!
Cons: Thinking that about a mile in each direction there is still devastation!
Summary: These are a few of my favorite reasons to go to New Orleans! Still a good time Guaranteed! 10. The Audubon Zoo is open and ready for business. The zoo is a nice way to get away in New Orleans. It is very spacious and pretty with lots of ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 6, 2005
Pros: Great, leisurely ride through several interesting parts of the city that many never see.
Cons: New Orleans is...well...New Orleans
Summary: What is Your Desire? “Let's go ride the streetcars! “ is one of my 10 year-old son's recurring solutions when we happen upon a “free” Saturday. Living in south Louisiana, near New Orleans, we certainly have no shortage of ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 26, 2005
Pros: In one city you have the best dining, jazz, and class of the South.
Cons: Sometimes bawdy, sometimes needs a picker-upper, but always fun.
Summary: New Orleans Laissez les bons temps rouler! (Let the good times roll) After our delightful cruise along the Mississippi on the American Queen, the four of us, the Eads of Midwest and Fastesons of New England, were eager to ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 20, 2004
Pros: Beautiful architecture, Great tours and places to visit, easy to get around...no car needed
Cons: Crime, large amount of people
Summary: I know that many people travel to New Orleans for the drinking and the parties but the city has many other things to offer. I spent 4 days in New Orleans without every going to a party and had one of the best trips of my life. The main place to visit in ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 4, 2004
Pros: unique city rich in history, locals are warm and friendly, great food and music
Cons: humid, parking can be difficult, not for the intolerant
Summary: We spent five great days in NO around Xmas 2003. Marriott Fairfield Inn, in NO's suburb of Kennar, was our base. It is clean and friendly place, but rather noisy (airport is nearby) We paid CAN$ 70 per night for the room (double occupancy)only, and the ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 17, 2004
Pros: Summer's best bet for affordable fun.
Cons: Bourbon street very dirty, sometimes smelly.
Summary: And you can usually get a really nice room for $87/night or less, except Mardi Gras and various festivals. The tourist information shop on Jackson Square offers a coupon book in the summer months that provides rooms from some of the nicest hotels for ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 23, 2004
Pros: Endless high-quality family-friendly attractions. Unique architecture, culture, food.
Cons: Just about everything is expensive. Often hot, humid and rainy. Parking is difficult.
Summary: Yes, New Orleans has some qualities of dubious wholesomeness... but what city doesn't? Despite it's reputation, nearly all of The Big Easy's top attractions are entirely family-friendly. The food, architecture and culture can't be compared with any ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 29, 2003
Pros: Bars open all night
Cons: Rowdy drunks, high prices, overrated food.
Summary: It's hard for me to write a review on New Orleans. There's certainly no shortage of things to see or do there. However, it all depends on one's age, and ability to withstand drunken crowds. Back in my younger late teen days, I would give nothing but ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 5, 2003
Pros: My favorite place on the planet
Cons: I'm not there now
Summary: Hello all, this is a reposting of an old review, my first review actually. I went through, and spr ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 19, 2003
Pros: People, Events, Food, Fun, Atmosphere
Cons: Out of control college students who think Mardi Gras is another venue for Spring Break.
Summary: Ah, New Orleans. N'awlins. The Big Easy. The Crescent City. The French Quarter, or Vieux Carre as th ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 18, 2003
Pros: A variety of entertainment for all ages, great food
Cons: Weather can be too hot and humid
Summary: My review is on one topic and one tour operator.
Dr. Wagner's Honey Island Swamp Tour (Slidell, LA) www.honeyislandswamp.com
Dr. Wagner greets each customer with a simple phase, "That'll be $20 each." Not exactly a greeting which ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 25, 2003
Pros: Wonderful food, impeccable service, friendly sincere people, great music, irreverent sense of humor
Cons: Can be dangerous if off the beaten track
Summary: I have had the pleasure of traveling to New Orleans at least 7 times, possibly 8. I have been there with various boyfriends, with larger groups of people, with a friend, and by myself, and have NEVER had a bad time. I've been there when it was cold, ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 24, 2003
Pros: People, Food, Walking Tours, Transportation
Cons: None worth mentioning
Summary: Easter Weekend 2003. Were we really there? As I sit here in Yankee land where the temperature is in the low 50s, it's hard to believe that such a short time ago I was in 83 degree weather in what is now my favorite city in the country. Sorry San ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 7, 2003
Pros: Friendly people, Great food
Cons: Very expensive, stinky streets
Summary: My trip to New Orleans was last year a few weeks before Mardi Gras. My ex-fiance and I stayed at the Le Pavillion (pronounced 'Lay Pov-ee-one'). We got it for a deal from expedia.com at $400 for 4 nights. The original price for our room was ... read more
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