New Orleans 2003

New Orleans is known world wide for its multicultural history, jazz, savoury cuisine and the spectacular Mardi Gras celebrations. It is the third most visited US city and attracts one million visitors alone just for Mardi Gras. This updated guide has walking and driving tours to all the major sights from the French Quarter to Bayou St John and highlights the best shops, hotels, restaurants, art centres and nightlife. A special chapter covers excursions to Great River Road plantations, swamps and bayous and Cajun Country. There is also a special chapter on the Madi Gras.