HEAD TO THE BIG EASY

New Orleans is one of the world’s party capitals. Grab a po’ boy and start exploring!

STAY NEW ORLEANS

With its year-round festivals, amazing Cajun food and vibrant cultural scene, New Orleans is a fun place to visit. The newly opened Four Seasons Hotel on the Mississippi River is a calm oasis amidst the bustling city. Also new is Canopy by Hilton in the heart of Downtown, and Virgin Hotel New Orleans in the Warehouse District. For authentic Cajun comfort, try Maison Madeleine B&B at Breaux Bridge.

EAT PO’ BOY

The traditional sandwich of Louisiana, the po’ boy is usually served with fried seafood or roast beef on a baguette.

CRAWFISH BOIL

Similar in taste to lobster, the freshwater crawfish is boiled in spices for this Creole delicacy.

BEIGNETS

Sweet squares of deep-friend dough smothered in sugar are a staple of New Orleans food culture.

DO ATCHAFALAYA BASIN

The largest wetland and swamp in the US is home to diverse wildlife.

CREOLE NATURE TRAIL

One of the few designated scenic byways in the US, and affectionately known as Louisiana’s Outback, the Creole Nature Trail is a great place to explore the area known as one of America’s ‘Last Great Wildernesses’.

AVERY ISLAND

Sitting on a large deposit of rock salt, this is the birthplace of Tabasco sauce.

Clockwise from top: The atmospheric Atchafalaya Basin; Even the alligators seem to smile at the Jungle Gardens in Avery Island; You must try beignets; Tuck into a catfish po’ boy; Maison Madeleine B&B; Visitor love the French Quarter at Mardi Gras.