Apr 10, 2013

Mardi Gras in Lake Charles, Louisiana Heading to Lake Charles, Louisiana Flash floods saturated nearby fields as my plane slammed onto the runway. Disappointment flooded my soul. Maybe my friends knew something I didn’t? See – my friends’ faces lit up at the mention of Mardi Gras but dimmed when I announced I was celebrating in Lake Charles,...

Feb 10, 2012

There is a lot to enjoy in the Lake Charles, Louisiana area: history, nature, and adventure but for those who are interested in a great food destination nothing rivals Southwest Louisiana known for Cajun and Creole specialties. The Cajuns descended from the Nova Scotia French who settled along the waterways and bayous. Creoles are of French and European lineage...

NEW ORLEANS, La., July 29, 2009 – The Dauphine Orleans Hotel is a prime place to stay for French Quarter fun and excitement, and the 2010 Mardi Gras festival (February 12-17, 2010) is going to be one of the most exciting events all year. Ideally situated one block from Bourbon Street and four blocks from Canal Street’s parade route, guests of the hotel will...

NEW ORLEANS – July 8, 2009 – Harrah’s gives customers more reasons to love New Orleans by offering free cooking demonstrations, music and movies all summer long. Enjoy the best tastes, sights and sounds New Orleans has to offer at Harrah’s in July and August. Visit Harrah’s Casino every Thursday at 2 p.m., now through Aug. 27, for...

Here is a recent interview with Catherine of New Orleans CVB to learn that not only is New Orleans still happening, and Bourbon Street is still the place to be, but New Orleans is one of the best family destinations in the United States. See more on this original ITKT video interview. Also see us on YouTube and Google Video. And be sure to scroll down to see...