Affordable Luxury Ideas from Astrid Solo Travel Advisor


Coolinary Restaurant Month is Back!

Coolinary Restaurant Month is Back!

Coolinary Month is a chance for eager diners to try out a new spot, or revisit an old favorite without breaking the bank. Starting Aug. through Aug. 31, over 80 New Orleans restaurants will offer summer prix-fixe brunches, lunches and dinners!

Gardens and Greenspaces of New Orleans

Gardens and Greenspaces of New Orleans

In New Orleans, you can walk down any residential street and see a courtyard garden that is worthy of being on a magazine cover. From live oaks, to tropical hibiscus, New Orleans is a garden lover's paradise. Here are our favorite New Orleans gardens: 

The Columns Hotel, A Streetcar Line Delight

The Columns Hotel, A Streetcar Line Delight

Whether you're looking for an affordable luxury place to stay for a solo adventure or just a place to sip happy hour cocktails, the Columns Hotel has something for everyone. The Columns has an ambience of age-old elegance, yet remains one of the most comfortable and affordable hotels in New Orleans.

Celebrate Bastille Day in New Orleans

Celebrate Bastille Day in New Orleans

In celebration of our French heritage, New Orleans will host a wide variety of French-related events on Bastille Day! Ranked the 3rd best Bastille Day festival in the world by Reuters.com, this is one special occasion that is a treat for travelers and locals alike!

This NOLA Hotel Opens Its Doors for the First Time in 30 Years

This NOLA Hotel Opens Its Doors for the First Time in 30 Years

After decades in the dark, the regal entrance and corridors of the former NOPSI headquarters in the CBD are again open to the public -- this time as the new more than $50 million NOPSI Hotel. Travelers now have a new affordable luxury option to choose from when booking a place to stay in New Orleans!

Experience The San Fermin (Running of the Bulls) in New Orleans

Experience The San Fermin (Running of the Bulls) in New Orleans

Ever dreamt of attending the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona? Here's your chance! Well, sort of. The San Fermin en Nueva Orleans is a more local (and safer) alternative to the Spanish festival.

Effervescence is the Place to Drink Champagne in the French Quarter!

Effervescence is the Place to Drink Champagne in the French Quarter!

Effervescence is an elegant sleek champagne bar with chef inspired sharing plates on the edge of the French Quarter. If you’re a traveler, or local, looking for a fine place to enjoy a class of champagne or sparkling wine, look no further than this hip French Quarter bar!

Long Overdue Changes are Coming to the New Orleans Airport

Long Overdue Changes are Coming to the New Orleans Airport

More than 11.1 million passengers went through the New Orleans airport in 2016, and the need for a new airport terminal and ancillary development at the MSY has been known for years. We are excited to see New Orleans reach the next level in the tourism industry, and this new airport terminal is a step in the right direction.

4 Louisiana Small Towns With Rich History, Culture and Lore

4 Louisiana Small Towns With Rich History, Culture and Lore

With old homes and charming downtown drags, Louisiana small towns are a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of New Orleans. If you’re looking for a day or getaway from New Orleans, rural Louisiana my have more to offer than you think!