Best of New Orleans (Lonely Planet Best of New Orleans) [Paperback]

Ryan Ver Berkmoes (Author)

Book Description

Series: Lonely Planet Best of New Orleans | Publication Date: March 2005

Let the good times roll in New Orleans, where folks are friendly, food is fabulous and drinks come in 'go cups'. Birthplace of jazz and the blues, the city blends European and Afro-Caribbean cultures unlike anyplace else on earth. With a savvy mix of selective reviews, Best of New Orleans fits the Big Easy squarely in your pocket.

• PLAN YOUR VISIT with handy fold-out maps, detailed itineraries, highlights and day trips that make exploring New Orleans a breeze

• SOAK IT UP savor the city's unique ambience on a French Quarter walking tour, on a Mississippi River cruise, at an above-ground cemetery or on a Bourbon St balcony

• EAT, EAT, EAT! savor unique Cajun and Creole gumbo and jambalaya, lengthy seven-course breakfasts, or ubiquitous crawfish - pinch da head, suck da tail

• SHAKE YOUR THING to world-class musicians at legendary bars and clubs, or among revelers at festivals like Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest - top entertainment tips throughout

• SLEEP IN STYLE in a manicured southern mansion, luxury high-rise, restored Creole town house, or charming Victorian inn - lodging options for all budgets

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 2 edition (March 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1740597974
• ISBN-13: 978-1740597975
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 4.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,030,935 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Growing up my mom shuttled us between our home in California and her original home in Indiana. By age 5 I was ordering my family around O'Hare International Airport as we changed planes. Obviously the experience stuck as I've been traveling since. I worked as a journalist for many years, covering everything from wars to bars - obviously I prefer the latter. I've been writing travel guidebooks since the mid-1990s and have worked on over 60. I've covered places from glaciers in the Arctic to the beaches of Bali. From beloved Chicago to London to San Francisco to Melbourne. I've lived around the globe.

In writing my books, I try to be the good local friend every reader wishes they have, telling them both what not to miss and what to definitely miss. I look for places and details that you won't find elsewhere, which will elevate your trip way above the norm. And I try to have fun doing it. I hope everyone using one of my books has a fantastic journey, well beyond changing planes at O'Hare.