RIMS 2007: New Orleans
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French Quarter escaped the worst of Katrina's wrath
NEW ORLEANS--Walk down nearly any street in New Orleans' French Quarter or downtown business district and you'll have a tough time spotting evidence that Hurricane Katrina ever struck here.
The restaurants, shops and jazz clubs are open, the streets are tidier than they were before the storm; buskers and street musicians are out in force; and the horse-drawn carriages are waiting...(MORE)
Jazz Fest wraps RIMS conference
NEW ORLEANS--The Risk & Insurance Management Society Inc.'s annual conference later this month is conveniently scheduled between two weekends of the 2007 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
Like Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest is an annual celebration that showcases New Orleans' heritage, music and food and attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators...(MORE)
Garden District is rich in history
NEW ORLEANS--If you want to see a bit of the Old South in the United States, take a tour of New Orleans' Garden District.
The majestic mansions in this residential area not only are rich in history but also provide marvelous examples of Italianate, Greek Revival and Victorian architecture...(MORE)
French Quarter offers far more than just Bourbon Street
NEW ORLEANS--The French Quarter is the heart and soul of New Orleans, the oldest part of the city and a center of great food, music and culture. It's far more than just Bourbon Street; it's rows of stately antebellum buildings and wonderful shops, galleries, restaurants and music halls. There may be plenty of other places to visit...(MORE)
Don't limit sightseeing only to tourism standbys
NEW ORLEANS--As beautiful as the Garden District and French Quarter are, there's no reason to limit your visit to these two popular areas of New Orleans.
There's plenty to see and do further afield--even a short distance beyond the Crescent City's borders...(MORE)
NEW ORLEANS--Although seeing the sights and sounds of New Orleans may be best on foot, a trip on the mighty Mississippi River provides another unique perspective of the city.
There are a number of Mississippi River and harbor cruises you can take while visiting New Orleans. Each provides something a little different, whether it's the music, the destination, the time of day or the... (MORE)
Tours put highlight on hauntings
NEW ORLEANS--The French Quarter is one of those places that's so easy to imagine being haunted that you barely need help picturing it. Help is available, though, in the form of ghost tours that pinpoint some of the Quarter's most notorious...(MORE)
Touring city's Katrina-ravaged areas
NEW ORLEANS--Everyone has seen news footage of the devastation Hurricane Katrina wrought on New Orleans.
Anyone interested in seeing the damage in person--and much of it remains, more than 18 months later--can try a number of companies that offer bus tours through some of the city's hardest...(MORE)
Exhibits range from traditional to offbeat
NEW ORLEANS--When you think of New Orleans culture, jazz and nightlife may be the first things that come to mind. But the city also has several first-rate art and history museums, and even a few odd, small museums you might not find elsewhere.
One of New Orleans' newer attractions is the National...(MORE)
New Orleans restaurants offer regional flare
New Orleans--As the Crescent City bore the brunt of Hurricane Katrina's force in August 2005, some restaurants bounced back soon afterwards, while others faded away. In addition, a number of new restaurants have popped up to add new spice to the culinary scene. All in all, the dining options in New Orleans offer innovative cuisine and an unforgettable experience...(MORE)
NEW ORLEANS--As much as New Orleans is known for its revelry on Bourbon Street and its jazz, it's also known for its food.
And there's no better way to learn the basics of Louisiana cooking than to take a class from The New Orleans School of Cooking located in the French Quarter...(MORE)
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