Brewing up some Halloween fun

LOOKING for scary good fun? The travel experts at The GO Group, LLC found these events brewing across the U.S.

The Ken's Korny Corn Maze is N. Carolina's first and longest operating corn maze. The Maze opens September 28 and runs every weekend until November 10.

In Philadelphia, test your nerves at Eastern State Penitentiary's Terror Behind the Walls, a spooky haunted house inside an abandoned prison. The event includes Hollywood-quality special effects and lighting, digital sound, animatronic creatures and custom props. Open until November 10.

Boo at the Zoo in St. Louis offers kid-friendly events with haystacks, pumpkins and souvenir T-shirts complete with a costumed grizzly bear dressed as Wonder Woman. 

On Halloween for two decades, Voodoo Authentica, New Orleans, has hosted Voodoo Fest in the French Quarter. On-site priests will speak and teach Voodoo, Louisiana's version of the faith, and the music and spirituality associated with the Lwa — the spirits of the Voodoo pantheon.

Get your frightening fill of creepy creatures and underwater Halloween happenings at SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium in Dallas. Watch trained costumed divers compete to see who can carve the best jack-o-lantern underwater surrounded by sea creatures on Wednesdays and Saturdays, October 17-31. Plus, trick-or-treat alongside sharks, crocodiles and other eerie creatures on October 31.

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First modern riverboat departs from New Orleans

AMERICAN Song, the 1st modern riverboat in U.S. history, departed from the Port of New Orleans on October 6, 2018. Underway at 100% capacity, this historic new riverboat is off to a great start and is cruising the Mississippi River on its 8-day inaugural sailing between New Orleans and Memphis. An unforgettable cruise with stops at Oak Alley, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Natchez, and Vicksburg, arrives in Memphis October 12th.

American Song is the first ship in American Cruise Lines’ new modern #riverboat series—the 2nd ship in the series, American Harmony, is already well under construction and will be launched in a few weeks. American Cruise Lines is pleased to offer American Song and its new series of modern riverboats in addition to its current fleet of authentic paddlewheelers.

American Song will continue to cruise the #Mississippi throughout 2018. In 2019, American Song will reposition out West to the Columbia & Snake Rivers and 2nd modern riverboat, American Harmony, will begin cruising the Mississippi.

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Ride a white swan

SWAN boats are a classic, iconic piece of American history dating back to 1877 when they were first established in the Boston Commons, and then later spread to neighborhood lakes around the U.S by the early-to-mid 1900's. As one of few experiences that have changed so little over time, visitors can practically replicate the beloved rides they took in their own childhoods. Sharing those memories with the young ones makes for an even more special voyage.

Wheel Fun Rentals is pleased to announce the addition of swan boat rentals at New Orleans’ City Park. The swan boats were selected to reflect and highlight the local flora and fauna. City Park is home to creatures great and small including turtles, fish, insects, frogs, hundreds of species of birds and more. In fact, riders can make a game of it by downloading the City Park Boating Scavenger Hunt for ages 2-4 and ages 5-10. Visitors can also feed the ducks, geese and swans while on a swan. Park rangers say they’re always hungriest just before noon.

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Disney Cruise Line to Sail from New Orleans for First Time

IN early 2020, Disney Cruise Line will offer families even more ways to explore the world together with the addition of a brand-new home port in New Orleans and a highly anticipated return to the Hawaiian Islands. Disney Cruise Line will also return to Puerto Rico for a limited time and continue guest-favorite itineraries to tropical destinations from Florida and California.

The Disney Wonder will embark on a variety of Caribbean and Bahamian cruises from New Orleans – the first time Disney Cruise Line will have a home port in Louisiana. Not only will this provide families from the region with the magic of having a Disney ship in their own backyard, but it will also draw families from farther away to discover this incredible city before they set sail.

Bookings open to the public on Oct. 4, 2018. More details on 2020 itineraries can be found on the Ports and Itineraries for 2020 page of disneycruise.com.
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New Orleans a top culinary destination

NEW Orleans continues to be recognized as a top culinary destination, most recently being named as one of the Best Food Cities in the World by the prestigious culinary publication, Food & Wine.

The list was produced after extensive research by Food & Wine, which polled more than 50 travel professionals, including top chefs, critics, as well as their own Food & Wine writers, photographers and contributors. The exclusive list featured six international cities including Florence, London, Toronto, Tokyo, Paris and Hong Kong. #NewOrleans was in good company as one of only four U.S. cities included: Los Angeles, New York City and Charleston.

The ranking as one of the Best Food Cities in the World by Food & Wine is New Orleans' most recent accomplishment in a string of accolades including being named the number four city in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure's 2017 World's Best readers survey.

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Latin America to New Orleans

THE New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau is continuing its marketing efforts in the South American tourism market through sales missions and partnerships with international airlines. 

Most recently, Maria Manzella, Director of Tourism at the #NewOrleans Convention and Visitors Bureau, organized a sales mission to Colombia March 20-23, 2017. The Convention and Visitors Bureau secured Copa Airlines as a key sponsor and partner, along with Louisiana Tax Free Shopping, to showcase travel to New Orleans. The trip included a networking lunch with a presentation on New Orleans to leisure tour operators and media in both Bogota and Medellin.

Copa Airlines will celebrate its second anniversary of a direct flight from Panama to New Orleans in June of 2017 and this sales mission reinforced travel efforts from Latin America to New Orleans.

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Party on in New Orleans

BACCHUS Bash 2017, the epic, day-long party that precedes the renowned Bacchus parade started in the 1980s. The day-long celebration always precedes the renowned Bacchus parade and offers patrons the option to watch the Super Krewe of Bacchus in VIP fashion. announced today the entertainment for this year's #MardiGras extravaganza. 

The popular Mardi Gras tradition takes place the Sunday before Fat Tuesday and is an indoor/outdoor party showcasing several stages, some of the city's best local bands and live music.

The outdoor/indoor block party is free and open to the public, but VIP tickets are available for purchase which include access to the outdoor grandstand, private rooms, bathrooms inside and a premium open bar. Anyone interested in purchasing VIP tickets should visit metronightclubneworleans.com or Generationshall.com

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Picture Credit: Mickey Views 101445497@N05/30418287430 Port Orleans French Quarter Resort Jester Disney 2016 via photopin.

Mardi Gras 2017

NEW ORLEANS the place to be Tuesday, February 28 otherwise known as Fat Tuesday.

Festive celebrations throughout the city take place over the extended weekend before #MardiGras February 24-28.

The first Mardi Gras parade was held in New Orleans on February 24, 1857 by the Krewe of Comus. They began the tradition of presenting a parade with floats and following it with a ball for the krewe and their guests. 

The colours associated with Mardi Gras came about when Rex, the King of Carnival, selected the Mardi Gras colors and assigned meaning to them in 1892. Purple stands for justice, green for faith, and gold for power.

Hotels start taking bookings in the previous August for Mardi Gras the following year www.bestneworleanshotels.com

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Italy best for nosh

THE American Society of Travel Agents has named Italy as the best place on the planet for cuisine, in both quality and diversity. Paris came in second, followed by New Orleans, Jamaica, and New York City. 

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