Its Mardi Gras season again and time for us to head to the Big Easy. We will share everything Mardi Gras with our readers. Enjoy our quintessential guide to New Orleans and the Mardi Gras season.
Starwood has long offered the opportunity to redeem Starpoints for SPG Moments. These are various unique experiences curated specially for Starwood Preferred Guest members. The experiences are often one-time events – tickets to concerts, sporting or culinary events, or unique experiences arranged specially for Starwood and often part of their marketing partnerships. They can include insider…
Travel and life intersect – analyzing Hurricane Katrina and the personal impact, ten years later. Jennifer shares her thoughts on the disaster and how it intersected with her travels in many ways.
Part II of our rundown on how to Mardi Gras like a local. From Bourbon Street (yes or no?) to parades, police, drinking, and beads, we’ll help you experience New Orleans and all of Mardi Gras like a local. Our guest blogger breaks it all down in this special series.
How to Mardi Gras like a local – from terminology to travel basics, you’ll be a New Orleans pro after learning everything from what a krewe is and how to enjoy a parade (neutral ground or sidewalk?!) to ball structure and where to get the best king cake!