New Orleans Attraction New Orleans is a unique city, quite possibly the most unique in all the US. New Orleans is a very beautiful place. It has a lot of historical places to visit and learn about. When someone comes to New Orleans for vacation, they should go to the Bourbon Street, New Orleans cemeteries, and Voodoo Museum. First, no trip to the New Orleans is complete without a stop at Bourbon Street. This street is located right in the heart of the French…
turn over, trying not to listen to its cries. When I finally fall asleep I think of two questions. Why did I let Charles have the paw? Also, what will I do with it now that he’s gone? That night, I dream of how it all started. “Mathew! Mathew! The carnival is in town!”…
Being a New Orleanian, it was a right of passage to go to your first parade. For many, you were barely out of your mother’s womb. Your mom or dad holding you in one arm and using the other to catch/deflect beads. If this sounds crazy to you, chances are, you haven’t been to Mardi Gras! It's Mardi Gras Y'all!! The parades may start in January/February, but the preparation is year-round. The minute that last float rolls by, the magic for the next year begins. You see, Mardi Gras isn’t just about…
New Orleans, known for their wild Mardi Gras celebration, experienced a tragedy as multiple shootings left three people dead and several other people injured. Police are investigating at least three separate shootings. Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is one of the most popular times to visit New Orleans. This is often a recipe for disaster as many parties and celebrations become out of control. On the night of Tuesday, February 13, 2018, three separate shootings took place in New Orleans.…
of it all is free candy, stuff animals, and breeds that the Krewe of the floats would throw as they dance to their beat. Describing these things draw a certain kind of image the only classic sign that you were stepping into carnival Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras is not just carnival but a festival with…
The first clowns were not as we know them today. The “clown” has been documented to have their origins traced back to ancient Egypt Old Kingdom Fifth Dynasty some 4,500 years ago and nearly 4,000 years ago a Chinese emperor filled his court with clowns (Bala, 2010). Throughout the course of human history it seems that clown has always been there changing with and evolving. Clowns were to be forms of entertainment, for those of the court. To provide a means of escape from what was going on in the…
While most participants attend any cruise events based upon dates, location and cost, they are more likely to have a better time when they can share the same theme, hobbies and even cultural activities as others on the same cruise. You might have heard of certain themed cruises such as Disney cruises, business style gatherings, ski clubs, political cruises, book publisher events, gay cruises, sport and hundreds of niche style cruises. They all have the same idea. They bring people together who…
Any Lagoon 400 Catamaran Review will inevitably focus on the comfort and luxuriousness of the sailing vessel. This focus is entirely warranted as the 400 was specifically designed for sailors looking for a home out on the water. It's not much of a vacation if the boat is too cramped or passengers are falling over each other, but at the same time, the 400 invites social activity and conversation, almost creating the illusion that the entire vessel is a floating family rec room. Accommodations:…
margin was driven by higher yield and occupancy, which shows a demand for the company’s cruises despite higher prices. Carnival Corporation’s operating margin is usually higher than RCCL’s, but there was a drop in occupancy and a fall in yield in 2013. Combined with higher unit costs, the Carnival Corporation’s operating margin dropped from 11% to 9% in 2013 (Overview: Royal Caribbean Cruises, the 2nd largest cruise operator). Net financial expenses have a significant impact on net margin and…
Where are you taking her?” Nanami asked her son. “Mom relax what is this 20 questions? Her name Shiho and she’s the first friend I made at the school. And I was thinking taking her to the carnival then we go at that new BBQ spot that just opened up,” Rider said. “I heard that place has amazing food and the carnival amazing idea,” Nanami said. “Well I got to go, mom, I got a lot of homework to do,” Rider said to his mother. Hino walked in the door and was greeted by an extremely happy wife.…