P O R T A B L E
New Orleans 7th Edition
by Mary Herczog
Here’s what critics say about Frommer’s: “Amazingly easy to use. Very portable, very complete.” —Booklist
“Detailed, accurate, and easy-to-read information for all price ranges.” —Glamour Magazine
P O R T A B L E
New Orleans 7th Edition
by Mary Herczog
Here’s what critics say about Frommer’s: “Amazingly easy to use. Very portable, very complete.” —Booklist
“Detailed, accurate, and easy-to-read information for all price ranges.” —Glamour Magazine
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Contents
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List of Maps
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Introduction
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Planning Your Trip to New Orleans
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1 Visitor Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 2 Money . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 3 When to Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 New Orleans Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 4 Planni