Honeymoons in New Orleans
Overview of New Orleans
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While on honeymoon in New Orleans you can look out for the wrought iron balconies and tall shutters characteristic of the French Quarter and take in the street side Jazz performances and the smell of Cajun cuisine being prepared at every corner. Magnolia blossoms perfume the air, lending to the sultry flavour of this southern city. A great and original way to see parts of old New Orleans is by streetcar. A ride up the Mississippi River will give your honeymoon in New Orleans an old-fashioned feel. If music is your thing, you won’t want to miss the Jazz Walk of Fame either.
If you decide to celebrate your honeymoon in New Orleans, prepare yourself for loads of culture and good old southern cooking! Here are a few activities you shouldn’t miss:
- A walk through the French Quarter. A leisurely stroll through this old part of town is the perfect way to savour true New Orleans culture and take in the different sights, sounds, and smells on offer.
- Take a ride on the St. Charles Streetcar. This is the oldest line still in operation in the United States, and the cars are historic landmarks. The ride will take you along the central business district into the Garden District with its large mansions with enchanting wrap-around porches.
Ride the Algiers ferry up the mighty Mississippi. The ferry starts off along Canal Street and goes up along the natural crescent of the river to the west bank town of Algiers Point.
Key honeymoon facts about New Orleans
When to go:
The city of New Orleans has a humid subtropical climate with balmy and humid summers and short, mild winters. The temperature during the summer can get as high as 33 degrees Celsius and winter temperatures range from as low as 8 degrees in the early morning up to almost 20 degrees in the daytime. Rain falls mostly during the summer season, while the month of October is generally the driest and a perfect time to plan your honeymoon in New Orleans.
Flight Information:
Continental Airlines offer a flight from Dublin to New Orleans. With one touch down en route, the total flying time is around 18hours.
Currency:
US Dollar.
Travel Documents
Visitors traveling from Ireland to the United States for their honeymoon in New Orleans will not require a visa to enter the country for visits of up to 90 days. Of course, a valid passport is required, and it is also mandatory to complete a visa waiver application at least 72 hours before departing for your trip. This application can be found online at https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov, is free of charge, and takes only a couple of moments to complete. This is a crucial step in the planning of a honeymoon in New Orleans, as without this waiver you will not be permitted to fly.
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