Twelfth Night is significant here in New Orleans, because it is the official start of the Carnival season, which concludes at the end of Mardi Gras day. Leave it to a city like New Orleans to transition directly from the Christmas holidays to Carnival season!
There is always something going on in New Orleans. While January might be a quiet time in a lot of places, NOLA never seems to run out of things to do. Here’s a quick look at some of the happenings this month!
Whether you're in the mood for a decadent gala or a more intimate gathering, New Orleans has just the party to suit your style!
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 (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.
Christmas in New Orleans is on par with Mardi Gras and Carnival season, in terms of grandeur and tradition. Here are some holiday traditions that are as unique as the city of New Orleans itself.
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!
Be smart, be aware, and be safe. If you do those things and follow the tips we've detailed for you, solo female travel in New Orleans should be a piece of cake.
New Orleans is filled with charming gift shops that will be sure to have something for every solo traveler in need of some retail therapy. From day spas to eclectic artisan boutiques, New Orleans shopping is an unique as the city itself.
With Halloween over and done, it is now time to start thinking about Thanksgiving! Whether you're traveling to New Orleans for the holiday, or just don't feel like cooking, many restaurants in and around the city will be open offering Thanksgiving meals.
