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I've posted on New Orleans before , but promised an update. Here it is. We again went over Halloween, well technically the weekend before, which I think is a great time to visit. The weather is nice and it's a happening place then (probably always is). Getting There This year we flew American Airlines round trip and instead of taking a taxi to our hotel, an Uber was actually cheaper and easier. The airport has convenient ride share pickup spots making it easy to find. We also Ubered back to the airport upon leaving, and that driver made us promise to go to his house for dinner when we return! The locals are just super nice and welcoming and both of our Uber drivers were very nice and offered great tips. Where We Stayed We couldn't resist another stay at Hotel Provincial . It's such a cute place in the perfect spot in the French Quarter. You're close enough to everything, but far enough to be able to sleep at night. Unfortunately, there were n...

Well, we're well into October so I thought I'd post a fun October trip: New Orleans (another great October trip? The Balloon Fiesta ). Now, I've been here myself 3 times now (hopefully 4 by the end of the month), and EVERY SINGLE TIME it was over Halloween weekend. That's not an accident. While I'm sure it's fun other times of the year, Halloween in NoLa is a treat. Getting there You can find a decent price on a nonstop to New Orleans pretty easy if you keep your eyes open. Southwest will often have a sale, or we have used our AA miles to get here as well. Once you arrive, grab your luggage and stand in the taxi line outside. When it's your turn, grab a taxi (which has flat rates to the French Quarter area), and you'll be in the fun in no time. Check in, grab a beer to go, and head out. Where We Stay My former in-laws introduced me to New Orleans and they love staying at Le Richelieu , which is a great spot. Last time ...