New Orleans should come with a warning label.
No, no, not about hurricanes. Forget that. That’s like solely identifying San Francisco and Los Angeles with earthquakes. No, this is about the city itself. See, there’s this group of residents whom locals call the “never lefts.” They are the people who came to New Orleans as tourists: came for Mardi Gras, came for Jazz Fest, or just came. And the city worked its magic … Continue reading →

Frommer’s Favorite Experiences, Best Dining Bets, Best Hotel Bets, The Best Drinks, The Best Souvenirs, …
When to Go, Calendar of Events, Getting There, Health & Insurance, Entry Requirements & Customs, …
Fast Facts, Orientation, Arriving & Departing, Neighborhoods in Brief, Playing It Safe, …
Special-Interest Sightseeing, Outside the French Quarter, The French Quarter, Cemeteries, Especially for Kids, …
The Performing Arts, The Club & Music Scene, The Bar Scene, The Gay & Lesbian Scene, The Rhythms of New Orleans, …
Shopping A-Z, …
A Cultural Primer, Dateline, History, Recommended Books, Recommended Recordings, …
Cajun Country, Mamou, Washington, …
Mardi Gras, The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Other Top Festivals, …
Excerpted from Frommer's New Orleans 2009, © 2009, Wiley Publishing, Inc.