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Hanukkah Celebrations in New Orleans

Hanukkah Celebrations in New Orleans

Every year in early December marks the beginning of the Jewish Hanukkah Holiday and the small but active Jewish community of Greater New Orleans celebrates this special time in true New Orleans fashion with food, music and fellowship. If you Jewish and traveling solo to the Crescent City during Hanukkah don’t miss one of these festive Jewish events.

Reveillon Dinner: A Unique Holiday Experience in New Orleans

Reveillon Dinner: A Unique Holiday Experience in New Orleans

Reveillon (REH-vee-on). A Creole tradition from the mid-1800s is not to be missed by the solo traveler who is visiting New Orleans during the Holiday Season. Dozens of the city’s finest restaurants serve up decadent four-course holiday feasts with all the trimmings for affordable prices. 

Cool December Things to Do Solo in New Orleans

Cool December Things to Do Solo in New Orleans

From Réveillon dinners to the stunning Roosevelt Hotel, Christmas traditions in New Orleans are unlike any other. The holidays are a great time to visit the city, even as a solo traveler, because there are so many things to do! Make your holiday solo destination New Orleans this year!

Episode 044: Destination Holiday Travel

Episode 044: Destination Holiday Travel

Some solo travelers are hesitant about spending their Holidays away but traveling alone at this time of year can be the most beautiful time to experience some far away destinations. On this episode of my solo travel podcast, Solo Travel Talk, I share my top Holiday destination picks and why they are wonderful during this time of year.

Cool November Things to Do Solo in New Orleans

Cool November Things to Do Solo in New Orleans

With cooler weather and hurricane season winding down, November is one of the loveliest months to visit New Orleans as a solo traveler. Read this blog and learn about all of the cool things to do when traveling alone to New Orleans in November. 

Celebrate New Orleans Culture at The Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival

Celebrate New Orleans Culture at The Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival

With talented blues musicians, delicious food, and talented artists, the Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival has a little bit of something for all types of blues fans!

Gallery Hopping at Art for Art's Sake

Gallery Hopping at Art for Art's Sake

Each Fall, Art for Art's Sake kicks off the start of the New Orleans Arts season with music, wine, gallery openings, and shopping. Come down to Magazine Street and Julia Street for a night of gallery hopping and shopping! This is a great event for the solo traveler visiting New Orleans during this time!

Solo Traveler’s Guide to October Events in New Orleans
What You Need to Know About Attending a Saints Game Solo

What You Need to Know About Attending a Saints Game Solo

People from all walks of life converge on the Mercedes-Benz Superdome to create a festive and fun Saints gameday experience - one that makes for a great solo travel adventure! Our Solo Traveler’s Guide to Attending a Saints Game is a good resource to prepare anyone experiencing a Saints game alone.

Festivals to Attend in September in New Orleans