Southern Hotel entrance The Southern Hotel first opened in Covington, Louisiana in 1907 in the Spanish Mission style. It was a popular retreat for residents of New Orleans, who could take the ferry across Lake Pontchartrain. The 43-room hotel had amenities like hot and cold running water, a luxury for its time. The original hotel closed in the 1960s. From 1983 to 2003, … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Southern Hotel
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61 Places to “Self Contain” for Spring Break
It goes without saying that we are dealing with some unprecedented times here dealing with an international pandemic. And while travel is generally discouraged at this time, we've created this post on some places you should go when things calm down a bit (while still keeping a distance). The entire tourism industry is really hurting, so consider booking for a later date. The … [Read more...] about 61 Places to “Self Contain” for Spring Break
7 Easy Day Trips from New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana is one of the South's most popular destinations and it's easy to spend a week exploring the neighborhoods. But it's also a great launching point to explore the rest of the state. It’s easy to pick up your rental car downtown or at the airport and return to your hotel in the evening for these day trips from New Orleans. River Road Destrehan … [Read more...] about 7 Easy Day Trips from New Orleans
Weekend Guide to Lafayette
Lafayette Lafayette, Louisiana is the heart of Cajun Country, located a little over two hours from New Orleans. Set on the outskirts of the Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge, the area was inhabited by Native Americans before the Acadians settled it as Vermilionville in 1821. It was later named in honor of the French general. The French language remains a large part of … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Lafayette
8 Places to Celebrate Mardi Gras (Beyond New Orleans)
Bourbon Street, New Orleans Mardi Gras is one of America's most well-known celebrations, commonly associated with debauchery and Bourbon Street in New Orleans. But the Big Easy isn't the only place that has Mardi Gras! Visiting New Orleans outside of Carnival? You can still experience Mardi Gras year-round. Mardi Gras World is one of the most popular attractions, … [Read more...] about 8 Places to Celebrate Mardi Gras (Beyond New Orleans)
