It is often said that New Orleans is like no other city in the US and the second you arrive you’ll see what they mean. It is literally heaving with activity all year round and the fascinating mix of culture which exists there greatly adds to the colour and atmosphere of this remarkable location.
Miami, and South Beach in particular, is seen as the Art Deco capital of America. Take a stroll down Ocean Drive and you can admire building after building after building that screams out Art Deco. In this podcast, Hostelworld.com's Colm Hanratty speaks to Jack Johnson of the Miami Design Preservation League to discover what exactly is Art Deco, what are the best examples and more.
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Download Boston Pocket Guide Download Chicago Pocket Guide Download Las Vegas Pocket Guide Download Los Angeles Pocket Guide Download Miami Pocket Guide Download New York Pocket Guide Download San Francisco Pocket Guide Download Washington DC Pocket Guide View all guides »The most unique place I've visited in America. Absolutely loved the french quarter. I'm from England and even though we have great history (which the americans bum!) we don't have cities like New Orleans. A great place to visit!
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It's one of those really unique places in the world. I've literally never been anywhere else like it, and I've been to a lot of places! I wasn't overly impressed with Bourbon St, but those looking for a hedonistic night out will love it! Lots of bars and strip clubs. We stuck to the music scene, lots of amazing live music around to see. And of course lots of great food options! I'm glad I've done it, but would love to do it again with some more inside info on great places to go/see.
Insider Tip:The E-2 bus from the airport takes you downtown for $2 without catching a $20 shuttle!
Really nice, a lot of areas still suffering the after effects of Katrina. But overall a lot to see and do.
Insider Tip:Definately check out the WWII museum if you have a chance.
One of my favourite cities in the states. The atmosphere is fantastic, the food is excellent (if a bit pricey) and it's easy to get around the Quarter on foot.
Insider Tip:The French Quarter has great food, but it's a bit expensive. Try going to Magazine and eating at the coffee shops...the food is good and it's about 1/3 of the price you'd pay in the Quarter.
Go to The Laura Plantation! It is the most wonderful tour I have ever been on in my life! Spectacular! Very informative, detail specific information on the lifes and geneology of a Cajun Plantation! Go! It's the best ten dollars you will ever spend!
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Just north of the Mexican border, San Diego is the most laid back of California’s big cities and a great place to simply chill out. Situated on a bay, there are many places to laze about in during the day. It is also a compact grid meaning getting around is easy as pie.
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