The Travel Agents Guide to New Orleans
A Journey to the South’s Crown Jewel
- Intro
- Weather
- Itinerary
- Tips
- Price Breakdown
- Outro
Intro
In April 2021, my wife and I decided to take a trip to New Orleans, Louisiana. Having never been to the deep south, I didn’t know what to expect. I was aware of some things, such as Bourbon street being a source of constant partying, and that the city was rich with culture. I even knew that a few movies were filmed there, but I had no idea how many and I had no idea how extraordinarily unique the city actually was. We got to spend 3 full days there, and for the first time in my life I left asking myself “What if?” In regards to my planning for this trip. I wish I would have had more time to plan for this trip, but I only had a few days to research and plan beforehand. This guide to New Orleans follows the few days we spent there and the “what-ifs” that I wish I had known more about beforehand.
Weather
New Orleans was founded near the Mississippi River, and its land sits on the Mississippi River delta. As such, it is a very wet environment. This leads to a very warm and humid summer. So much in fact, that the worst time to visit is usually considered…