The big easy

The following packing list for New Orleans will help female travelers visit The Big Easy and experience the tasty cuisine, strong drinks and Southern hospitality.

New Orleans' favourite foods - beignets and turtle soup among them - are a wonder to devour but there's a more sophisticated side to the Big Easy. Local boy Paul Oswell lists his favourite new openings.

To get the most out of the New Orleans Jazz scene, read our guide to the best jazz clubs, buzzing neighborhoods, and packed festival calendar.

Heading to New Orleans? Check out our shortcut guide to the French Quarter: Your one-stop guide to the best hotels, things to do, and places to eat and drink in the French Quarter of New Orleans.

"Just relax, darling. This is the Big Easy. Folks have a certain way of doing things down here ." SO HOT!!! Soundtrack is great also.

If you like eating, plan a trip to the Big Easy. Gumbo, fried chicken, beignets and more! Here’s a few of the best places to eat in New Orleans.

With plenty to explore, New Orleans is the perfect place for offbeat adventures. We’ve narrowed the list to bring you the most interesting things the Big Easy has to offer.

These are the ten dishes you must try on your next trip (or three) to New Orleans—including classics like beignets, muffuletta, and gumbo—and, more importantly, where to eat them.

The BEST Shrimp Creole recipe from a personal chef! A New Orleans-inspired dish that never fails to please!

To help you make the most of your New Orleans vacation, check out our rookie mistakes to avoid.