Travel

My needs are quite specific when it comes to a suitcase. It must be expandable, have a front zippered section large enough for my laptop, be lightweight and in any color other than black. Oh, and it has to have four wheels.

The Times-Picayune has diligently kept the public informed about the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center since its conceptual development in 1978, when the state Legislature was considering the feasibility of developing a modern convention center to replace the Rivergate.

The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center has long been considered a “destination of choice” for events that bring world-leading innovators, entrepreneurs, scientists and technology and business leaders from all kinds of fields to the Crescent City.

Jet lag, the fatigue-inducing disruption of the body’s internal clock, can make or break a trip. Make the most of your next adventure by preventing jet lag’s effects on both your body and mind.

New Orleans’ hospitality industry is a major component of the regional economy. As tourism grows, so do employment opportunities.

The Visit Pensacola Sweepstakes is back by popular demand, starting April 22. The beach is just the beginning when you visit Pensacola. Take a break from the sugar-white sand and stop by one of the beachfront restaurants for fresh, local seafood. Once you’ve eaten to your heart’s content, take a stroll around some of Pensacola’s historic landmarks, museums or family-friendly amusement parks and soak up all this beachfront oasis has to offer.

Here are our favorite apps to make travel easier, more affordable and more fun.

The results of our first poll on The Travel 100 are in! Is it rude to recline your seat all the way on an airline? The options:

We zipped along on our green scooters, passing the impossibly white sand dunes of the Gulf of Mexico on one side and the Santa Rosa Sound on the other, enjoying the unspoiled beauty of Gulf Islands National Seashore in Navarre Beach.

The Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS will begin cruising late January 2019. She will take on the Steamboat NATCHEZ’s cruise schedule when that boat enters layup season at that time. When the NATCHEZ returns, the CITY will start running her own unique route.

After the year I got a cheese grater for Christmas, I’ve come up with my own list of gifts. My list includes a SodaStream to make my own carbonated water, unbreakable sunglasses, handwoven bag from Kenya and a line of gorgeous leather goods.

This winter, we invite you to join us aboard our new vessel, the Riverboat CITY OF NEW ORLEANS. She was purchased by the New Orleans Steamboat Company and previously operated as a casino boat in Illinois.

Get a recipe for a prosecco mojito, tips on handling flight delays and a luggage tag that charges your phone. Find the best way to see Machu Picchu, go consignment shopping in Palm Beach and tour Ireland.

Did you know Louisiana is divided into five separate corridors? Greater New Orleans, Plantation Country (southern Great River Road corridor), Cajun Country (southwest region), Crossroads (central region) and Sportsman’s Paradise (northern region) make up the state’s distinct boot-like shape.

My visit to Africa this summer was the trip of a lifetime: a safari in the Serengeti, sailing and snorkeling in Zanzibar and a city experience in Cape Town.

New Orleans & Company rebranded from New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau this year to better reflect our work and the people we serve.

HI USA will award several $2,000 travel scholarships to underserved New Orleanians, ages 18-30, to support educational or service learning journeys abroad.

It’s no secret that people around the world love the city of New Orleans. And, after all, who can blame them? Author Chris Rose put it best: “You can live in any city in America, but New Orleans is the only city that lives in you.”

How do you combine the best parts of New Orleans in one day? By taking Gray Line’s Plantation Combo, Brunch & Swamp Tour. Begin your day at Oak Alley Plantation, touring the grounds to see what’s so special about those 300-year-old oak trees.

As a travel advisor, I am often told that people want to travel to experience new cultures. It is my job (and my passion) to ensure exactly that.

In honor of passing the halfway mark to Mardi Gras, we’d love to give a shout out to our amazing team at Visit New Orleans (VNO) – a branch of the New Orleans Steamboat Company.

Taking a personal vacation or just trying to get ahead of how you will stay on top of your work while on a business trip or at a conference? Use these three tricks to stay productive while traveling:

It’s a game changer for travel around south Florida. Brightline began express train service in January between West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale, and added service to Miami last week.

As summer comes to an end, trying to coordinate one last road trip can be stressful. Luckily, there are plenty of apps to enhance your travel experience. If you plan to hit the road, download these apps first:

Many of us are apprehensive when we travel. We worry about flights arriving on time, new and foreign experiences and whether our hotels will meet expectations.

This month some of New Orleans’ oldest attractions joined forces in a new effort. Seven museums in the French Quarter established the French Quarter Museum Association in an effort to elevate the profile of museums as an enriching cultural experience for locals and visitors alike.

Need a quick One Tank Trip getaway? Visit Poverty Point. Poverty Point World Heritage Site offers a look at the mounds and ridges built centuries ago by people who lived and hunted in the area.

I was shocked what a difference they made. I put on my noise-cancelling headphones as soon as I got on the plane and had the great sound quality I expected to watch a movie. But the bonus is I also felt less stressed without all that ambient noise from the airplane.

Delta has taken the runway to the sky with their new uniforms by Zac Posen. The designer, known for his decadent and inspiring designs, observed airline workers in nearly every position to understand what was needed in all aspects from material to structure.

Whether you’re a New Orleanian hoping to explore colder climates or an avid traveler looking for unique experiences in the Last Frontier, the Alaska Railroad has a variety of offerings for everyone.