Going to the Big Easy – New Orleans Mini-Vacation

Going to the Big Easy – New Orleans Mini-Vacation

Demetrius and I don’t vacation much, but we’re headed to the Big Easy for a conference mixed with a little site-seeing and a lot of food. We prefer to take mini-vacations because we’re both workaholics and don’t like leaving our pups for long. So three full days and two half-days in New Orleans should do the trick.

Demetrius has been to New Orleans several times – before and after Katrina – so he has fabulous stops scheduled for us. We are actually going to a cooking demonstration at the New Orleans School of Cooking – we will watch them prepare shrimp and artichoke soup, crawfish etouffee and pralines – and are promised generous tastings plus Abita beer. I would prefer to don an apron and cook with the Cajun chefs, but observing is all our time will allow.

Dinners out include restaurants Jacques-Imo’s and K Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen. Breakfasts are planned at Brennan’s and The Old Coffee Pot Restaurant. We are planning a walking tour of the French Quarter Jackson Square – since I’ve never been to New Orleans, I’ll be toting my camera and updating you on my blog.

While Deme is attending his conference for the American Library Association, I will be enjoying facials and massages and extras at the Atlantis Spa – three hours of pampering scheduled. They promise to start my day with mimosa and provide wine or champagne during the many services – looks like I’ll take a cab to and from the hotel!

Going to the Big Easy – New Orleans Mini-Vacation

So, a mini-vacation with my amazing husband and my first visit to the Big Easy. I love the way they talk in Louisiana, and I’m sure they’ll appreciate my southern “Okie” accent.

When I think of New Orleans, I of course think of Mardi Gras, decadent food, historic buildings and flamboyant times.  If you’ve never been to the Big Easy, follow my blog and I’ll share our fun!