I Love New Orleans

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I love New Orleans. Once it makes it’s way into your heart, it stays there forever. In fact, you shouldn’t trust anyone one who doesn't go crazy about what a great place it is.
Some tips of what to do on your first time here. Should you stay in the French Quarter? Yes, it’s for a good reason. You’ll be within walking distances to almost anything you’ll want to see, eat and do, and most importantly, will be stumbling distances from most hotels. Most importantly it’s a gorgeous neighborhood filled with unique architecture, so you’ll feel completely immersed in another world.

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