| New Orleans holds within itself more than the tales of | | | | Here, with a driver well versed in the city, the |
| constant revelry that precedes it. The city reaches far | | | | passenger will get a valuable and oft times comical |
| beyond its still remaining decadent reputation. Instead, it | | | | introduction. For those who opt out of the rental car |
| seeks to capture its visitors in an air of beauty, | | | | option, they needn't worry about transportation in or |
| hothouse sensuality and multi-faceted culture. Rightfully | | | | around the city. A historical and still operational facet of |
| named the Crescent City, New Orleans sits at the | | | | the New Orleans is the St. Charles Car. |
| southeastern tip of Louisiana with the Mighty Mississippi | | | | This streetcar begins its route at the corner of |
| running along its southern edge. | | | | Carondelet and Canal Street which is the major |
| Here you are caught up on all sides in sustaining | | | | intersection at the edge of the French Quarter. Here |
| history, memorable tastes and remarkable sounds. The | | | | the car travels along Canal Street to turn unto St. |
| New Orleans airport, Louis Armstrong International | | | | Charles Avenue to travel its entire length through the |
| Airport is the major hub into New Orleans taking flights | | | | Garden District. The street car comes along every 15 |
| in from a multitude of domestic and international cities. | | | | minutes and after midnight, every hour. |
| Transportation | | | | There is also the Riverfront Line which travels along |
| Once there, one can be rest assured in the ease and | | | | the Mississippi River at the far edge of the Quarter |
| convenience of attaining transportation. As with all U.S. | | | | between Esplanade Avenue and the Convention |
| airports, there are multiple rental car stations to choose | | | | Center in the Central Business District (CBD). This line |
| from and could be easily booked online. There are also | | | | will save a walk from the CBD into the heart of the |
| cabs waiting at the airport doors, ever ready to take | | | | French Quarter itself. |
| on passengers for any destination. However, with New | | | | Weather |
| Orleans cabs, there is a flat rate for airport | | | | In terms of weather, the heat there is all consuming, |
| transportation ranging between $25.00-30.00 for one | | | | wrapping one up in air that is tangible and holds |
| and an additional $2.00 for each accompanying | | | | significant weight. The quality of the air in the winter |
| passenger. | | | | months, however, tends to be sharp and biting for the |
| But the most affordable mode of transportation form | | | | moisture that still sits within it. But at any given time in |
| the airport into New Orleans city proper is the New | | | | the year during any visit, be prepared for any |
| Orleans Airport Shuttle. With a mere $10.00 or $20.00 | | | | uncharacteristic shift in temperatures. After everything |
| return, one can book the shuttle in moments after bags | | | | is taken in, New Orleans Vacations will leave a |
| are retrieved. With this, the first-time visitor will get their | | | | memorable impression that few other cities will ever |
| first, unadulterated view of the city while the shuttle | | | | rival. |
| takes them through the French Quarter or the Garden | | | | For more information on where to shop, where to eat |
| District to the multiple passenger destinations. | | | | and New Orleans attractions you should not miss! |