Synopses & Reviews
"...excellent information for self-guided exploration." —
Des Moines Register, 10/2001
Frommer's Portable Guides offer all the detailed information and insider advice of a Frommer's Complete Guide--but in a concise, pocket-sized format.
Perfect for the short-term traveler who insists on value and doesn't want to wade through or carry a full-size guidebook, this series selects the very best choices in all price categories and takes you straight to the top sights. Get the latest on resorts, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife in a nutshell in this lightweight, inexpensive guide. Frommer's Portable New Orleans is a concise guide to all the pleasures and pastimes of New Orleans. Our author has carefully selected the top accommodations and the very best of the city's amazing restaurants. She'll take you to the top sights and most colorful neighborhoods, and help you find the best jazz, blues, and zydeco clubs. With detailed neighborhood maps and candid advice, Frommer's gives you the best of the Big Easy at a glance!
Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. And avoid tourist traps. Frommer's Portable Guides help you make the right travel choices. They're easy to carry?and carry an unbeatable price. Frommer's. Your guide to a world of travel experience. Put the Best of New Orleans in Your Pocket
- Outspoken opinions on top attractions?what's worth your time and what's not.
- Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget.
- The best hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid reviews.
- The expert guidance you need to take charge and travel with confidence.
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Synopsis
Drawing on the peerless content of Frommer's Complete Guides, these pocket-sized gems present the very best sights, accommodations, and dining in each locale -- from budget to deluxe -- making them the perfect companions for busy business people or travelers on a whirlwind tour.
About the Author
About the Author Mary Herczog is a freelance writer who also works in the film industry. She is the author of Frommer's Las Vegas and Las Vegas For Dummies and has covered Bali for Frommer's Southeast Asia. She would never leave New Orleans if it weren't for July and August.
Table of Contents
List of Maps.
1. Planning Your Trip to New Orleans.
2. Getting to Know New Orleans.
3. Where to Stay.
4. Where to Dine.
5. Sights to See & Places to Be.
6. Shopping.
7. New Orleans After Dark.
Index.
General Index.
Accommodations Index.
Restaurant Index.