• The first place you have to visit in New Orleans is The French Quarter. Stroll along the narrow cobblestone streets admiring the architecture and ambiance. Many street names also remain in French since the city's establishment in the early 1700's.
• Party the night away in the French Quarter's famous Bourbon Street, New Orleans' famous party hub. The street is full of street performers and busy bars with funky brass bands, jazz, rhythm and blues, Cajun and Gospel music.
• For the History buffs, the National World War II Museum has an impressive collection of artefacts and educational films documenting all aspects of the war, from D-Day to the war in the Pacific.
• Take a trip to Lafayette, in Louisiana's Cajun Country where you can still hear French being spoken.
• Savour the world famous Creole cuisine while you cruise the Mississippi River on a paddlewheel steamboat.

There are no direct flights to New Orleans from Ireland but numerous connections via the UK or USA.

Average flight time from Ireland to New Orleans is 10-11 hours.

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