New Orleans is a pretty cool place. I went there about three years ago. Checked out the Hard Rock Cafe, walked around all over the French Quarter. It definatley feels like you are in a different country. Food is great. A bit pricey but still worth it. I liked all the beautiful cafes in just about every corner. The French Market is pretty neat. That used to be a slave trading post. They sell some wild carnival mask in there, and just outside the market, you can see the jazz bands playing along the cafes. I like the sound of jazz in that town. FATS DOMINO and many jazz players grew up in that town.