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Fall in Love with Louisiana

The late playwright Tennessee Williams once wrote, “Make voyages! Attempt them…there’s nothing else.”

Why not take his advice and book a vacation rental in the state he helped to put on the map? Come fall in love with Louisiana all over again.

Whether you are single or married, with or without children, you are certain to find the perfect vacation rental to suit your needs – a downtown apartment, an historic house or a waterfront lakehouse rental in this unique state known for its Creole and Cajun culture.

Vacations are hardly a time to diet, so why not stay in a vacation rental in the heart of New Orleans and take advantage of Louisiana’s delicious local cuisine? There are several vacation rentals in the French Quarter where you can be close to world-famous restaurants like Emeril’s and K-Paul’s. Wake up with a fresh cup of café au lait at the well known Café du Monde. Try a homemade crawfish po’boy, boudin, or something you may not find at your local supermarket, like fried alligator. (Warning: Eat it fast, before it eats you!)

When the going gets tough, the tough goes shopping, and Louisiana has all kinds of shops to entice the most seasoned spender. In fact, Louisiana is the only state in the country that offers Tax Free Shopping for international visitors! Save money by staying in a vacation rental, and then hit the stores! The French Quarter is home to several funky antique and specialty shops. Walk down Magazine Street and browse through the designer shops and jewelry stores. While you’re there, stop in for a mani/pedi at Belladonna Day Spa, voted the best in the state. You will need time to relax before hitting the nightlife.

Bourbon Street is known for its happening jazz clubs, piano bars, and blues venues, not to mention festivals like Mardi Gras. Stay in a slick downtown condo rental and be close to the action. Catch a show at the renowned House of Blues or unwind with a Hurricane at Pat O’Brien’s Irish Pub. If tossed beads and frat boys aren’t your scene, travel down the river to Frenchmen Street in the Faubourg Marigny neighborhood. This four-block stretch of bars and coffee shops is where the local hipsters hang out. Grab a table and blend in!

After shopping, eating, and drinking, you may be aching for a good dose of culture which Louisiana has plenty of to offer. If the kids are in tow, take them to the Toy Museum in Bernice or the Louisiana Children’s Museum in New Orleans – the exhibits are interactive so you won’t have to hear any bored complaints. If you didn’t bring the kids, head to one of the art museums - Ogden Museum of Southern Art in New Orleans, or the Alexandria Museum of Art in Alexandria. If art isn’t your bag, travel to Monroe and check out the Northeast Louisiana African American Heritage Museum.

Nature-lovers will enjoy the Aquarium of the Americas and the world-class Audubon Zoo. Or travel outside of New Orleans and enjoy a rustic vacation rental elsewhere in Louisiana, perhaps in Slidell or the Barataria Basin.