Travel in city Crescent

Kristina Samples is appointed as the General Manager of The Grill Room at Windsor Court. New Sommelier of The Grill Room is Eric De Santis.

Forget New Orleans restaurants for a moment, if you can. It's the city's hotel scene that is getting a lot of attention right now.

It’s no secret that New Orleans, the 300-plus-year Louisiana port town situated along the banks of the mighty Mississippi River is known for it’s spirited revelry, jazz music, butter-rich food, buzzy cocktails (the Sazerac was born here) and annual Mardi Gras celebration — commencing this February. For leisure and business travelers looking for a quiet respite, you’re in luck. Below, the best of Crescent City’s outdoor spaces, leafy parks, natural beauty boutiques, healthy eats, spas and hotel offerings.

New Orleans is one of the cities in America’s South with the strongest sense of place. Known for its vibrant culture and distinctive blend of influences, the so-called Crescent City has an allure that captivates visitors from around the world. Whether your Lower Mississippi cruise begins or ends in New Orleans, it’s a city worthy of taking some time to discover. 

Among hardcore cocktail experts, no American city is held in such high regard as New Orleans.