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Cajun Pride Swamp Tours in New Orleans Plantation Country

Cajun Pride Swamp Tours in New Orleans Plantation Country

To truly experience southern Louisiana you have to get out on the water. There are rivers, bayous, and swamps all waiting to be explored in New Orleans Plantation Country. Floating through the swamp with Cajun Pride Swamp Tours of New Orleans Plantation Country was a great way to experience nature up close and personal. CAJUN…

Gorgeous Gardens & Lodging at Houmas House Plantation

Houmas House in Darrow, LA is the perfect destination for a romantic getaway. Built near the banks of the Mississippi River Houmas House offers guests exquisite rooms tucked away from the historic home and gardens. Houmas House offers 38 acres of gorgeous landscaping, ponds and a live oak alley. Enjoy a mint julep while exploring…

What To Do With A Cancelled Flights & The Downside of Budget Airlines
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What To Do With A Cancelled Flights & The Downside of Budget Airlines

Twenty years of traveling and it’s never happened to me. I guess, looking back, I’ve been really, really lucky. However, that streak ended on a recent trip to New Orleans Plantation Country. A three night press trip to the NOLA Plantations Country turned into a five night, six day visit. Definitely not the trip I…

Top 20 Things You’ll Want To Do In Natchitoches, Louisiana
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Top 20 Things You’ll Want To Do In Natchitoches, Louisiana

Natchitoches,  pronounced Nack-a-tish, is a small historic town located in northwest Louisiana on the banks of the Cane River. Here, you can experience the charm of the original French colony in Louisiana, established in 1714, it retains its European flavor through its architecture, heritage, and lifestyle. Top 20 Things You’ll Want To Do In Natchitoches,…

Bonfires on the Levee: A Louisiana Holiday Tradition
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Bonfires on the Levee: A Louisiana Holiday Tradition

There are many holiday traditions like decorating trees, leaving cookies for Santa, Christmas caroling, and all the other things that go along with Christmas. However, one Louisiana tradition that I find most intriguing is the Bonfires on the Levee. This tradition started decades ago and still continues today. The story goes, as it was told to…