New Orleans is referred to as the ‘Big Easy’ due to its laid-back attitude. Away from this relaxed vibe, the city is also regarded as a party capital, mainly because of the annual Mardi Gras and the jazz influence the city has had on the world.

Mardi Gras Season: kicks off with the Feast of Epiphany and continues with countless street parties, parades and balls. The city of New Orleans is absolute mayhem, but great fun on the run up to Mardi Gras.

Louis Armstrong International Airport can be found 16kms west of downtown New Orleans. It is one of the leading airports in the state of Louisiana and offers many international flights connecting to worldwide capitals across the world. There are also many domestic flights linking the city with other states throughout America. It is a single terminal facility housing four large concourses. The Baggage Claim area and Ticket Hall can be found in the main building.

Business Offices: 09:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday
Banks: 09:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday
Post Offices: 09:00 to 15:00, Monday to Friday
Department Stores and Shops: 10:00 to 21:00, daily
Museums: 09:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday