Louisiana

Leading travellers along the backroads and byways of the state of Louisiana, this guide ranges from stately plantations along the Mississippi River to swamps and bayous, from New Orleans to Shreveport, from the Gulf Coast to the Arkansas border. It highlights Cajun and Creole cultures, music, food, antebellum homes and historic sites as well as recommending hundreds of places to eat. The guide features: hundreds of dining and lodging recommendations, from roadside diners to four-star cuisine; opinionated listings of inns, B&Bs, hotels, vacation cottages and campgrounds; calendar guides to national events and celebrations an alphabetical "what's where" guide for trip planning; and handy icons that point out places that offer best value, cater for families, welcome pets and provided handicapped access.