Travel in city Uptown

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.

Charlotte is surprisingly big. North Carolina’s second-largest city has high-rise center, but it sprawls 15 miles in every direction. And like every major metropolis, you’ll first need to decide if you want to be at the heart of the action or would prefer somewhere on the fringes — both have merits. Regardless of where you choose, you’ll find that although Charlotte has urban characteristics, it very much feels like a small town. Southern hospitality is the main reason for this; you’ll find pockets of communities where everyone knows and supports each other. There are another couple of things to note here: Downtown is called Uptown, and Plaza Midwood (to the east) and NoDa (short for North Davidson) are the hipper hoods with some of the better Carolinian cuisine restaurants, breweries, and boutiques. Here, we’ve compiled some of the highest-rated Airbnbs in various areas for solo travelers, couples, and families or groups. Opting for an Airbnb in Charlotte will give you a more local experience, and many of these come with parking spaces ideal for those who want to do road trips to nearby places like Asheville, Augusta, and Charleston or explore the beautiful countryside.

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Where the land of Fire and Ice meets the land of Warhol and Whiskey, the Southeastern city of Pennsylvania is even more accessible to UK & Ireland travellers. From today until 27 October 2024, the new seasonal Icelandair service will offer 4x weekly flights from Iceland to Pittsburgh.

It’s already spring, which means summer is just around the corner. Not only does summer mean beach vacations and hot weather, but it also means celebrating Pride. The Stonewall Uprising began on June 28, 1969, in response to a police raid at the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar in New York City's Greenwich Village. Queer people fought back against the police, and the subsequent uprising lasted for six days. One year later, thousands marched from the Stonewall Inn to Central Park in what we now know was the first Pride parade in the United States.

The high-desert city of Sedona offers both the ultimate escape and a sensory overload, whether you're visiting a vortex site to feel the Earth’s energy or trekking to a natural sandstone bridge with vertiginous views.

Offering an eclectic mix of urban sophistication and leisurely activities, the Uptown Birmingham District is a bustling area known for its entertainment, dining and shopping options, featuring diverse restaurants and boutiques. Uptown is a district that anchors the northern end of downtown. Adjacent to the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) in downtown Birmingham, Uptown boasts modern architecture, green spaces and attractions like The Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, Topgolf, Protective Stadium and City Walk.

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Spring eating season is about to emerge in New York. And with it, the return of many beloved outdoor events, including a post-pandemic, multicultural culinary event in South Brooklyn.

Like its iconic gumbo, New Orleans is a fascinating cultural stew. No city in the world can lay claim to all the Big Easy offers: French-Creole cuisine, the spiritual home of jazz, one of the world’s longest (and most well-known) Mardi Gras celebrations, over 130 annual festivals and an abiding laissez les bon temps rouler (“let the good times roll”) local vibe.

Beads at the ready – Mardi Gras is just around the corner.

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