Where to Dine, Saba, Pesce, Seaworthy Herbsaint, Josephine Estelle, Acme Oyster, Brunch: www.rubybrunch.com
Where to Vibe and Listen to Tunes….basically anywhere on Frenchman street but .
https://tipitinas.com is iconic.
Where to Shop:
Antique Stores and costumes shops in the French Quarter and the boutiques on Magazine Street
NOLA is surely a place you’ll want to keep visiting. JazzFest and Mardi Gras are the two most notable festivals—but there are many. With good music, so many hotel choices, and dining options-this is an eclectic city with loads of southern charm that keep you wanting more.
Reach out to jodi@ellitravel.com for more information and to receive VIP amenities including complimentary breakfast, $100 resort credit and priority room upgrade, subject to availability at many properties in New Orleans.
My daughter didn't particularly want to visit Tulane. She had her heart set on another school, but I planned a trip to New Orleans----based on Mother's intuition that it might be a good fit....and also--- because I wanted to visit New Orleans. Thankfully, we visited as it was love at first site and now the rest is history. She applied Early Decision and was accepted, and we couldn't be more excited for her and us (my family) to spend the next four years in the Big Easy. Before my trip- I reached out to a few friends who have kids at Tulane to get the run down on where to sip, shop and stay when visiting New Orleans.
Stay: Maison De La Luz: A gem of a property in the Warehouse District that feels like you’re re staying in a Parisian private home. With its art deco flair and regal, globally inspired interiors, the 67-suite Maison de la Luz is one of historic New Orleans’ most stylish guest houses. Loved the decor, the honor bar in the lobby where guests can help themselves to cocktails all day and all night— and the secret passage to Bar Mailou— a sexy speakeasy bar where all my design dreams come true. When you book with me you receive complimentary breakfast, a $100 resort credit which buys you a round or two at Bar Maliou and the chance of a room upgrade and other VIP amenities…..and guests receive priority reservations at Josephine Estelle, Bar Marilou, Three Keys Jazz Club, and Seaworthy.
Located in the Warehouse District Downtown– a great location where you can walk to the French Quarter…. and shop all the antique stores and boutiques— and explore the city.
10 min uber to Campus
The Chloe- This Boutique hotel blends iconic Southern hospitality with modern charm. This 14-room hotel with a restaurant,. pool and patio housed in a 19th century mansion in the Garden District is a great place to land while exploring NOLA. It’s old-world glamour meets chic New Orleans home.
Located in the Garden District— NOLAS prettiest address and a 5-minute uber to Campus.
Hotel Vincent Originally an orphanage, Hotel Vincent in the lower Garden District is a 75-room boutique hotel that’s cool and embodies the eclectic style that New Orleans is known for. 10 min uber to Campus
Four Seasons New Orleans: There is nothing on par with the Four Seasons in every city and in the Big Easy at the Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans you can expect nothing less than this high-class luxury. Think stylish rooms and suites with floor-to-ceiling views of the Mississippi. Two signature restaurants spearheaded by James Beard-award-winning chefs serving everything from classic Southern fare like whole buttermilk-fried chicken to paddlefish caviar. And a full-service spa blending French beauty techniques with state-of-the-art technology. There’s even a private rooftop venue, perfect for romantic, intimate dinners and major milestone celebrations. Ask me about my preferred partner perks when booking with Curated Escapes Travel.
Downtown location is a 14min uber to Campus.
To Do:
Visit Cafe Du Monde—- Beignets and coffee at this legendary bakery is an obvious Day 1!
Explore the French Quarter and Frenchman Street.
Hope on a Streetcar and explore this city with so much southern charm.
Walk around the Garden District and stop for coffee and shopping on Magazine Street.
Do a walking food tour, beignets, oysters, Muffaletta, crayfish crawl….New Orleans is a foodie town known for its Creole and Southern Food. Trust me- you will not tire of amazing food options in this fun and eclectic city.
Sign up for a Ghost Tour
Take a campus tour: At Tulane– this really counts.
