Travel Agent - January 7, 2008 - (Page 50)

DESTINATIONS NEW ORLEANS Hotels for all types of travelers and can’t-miss events to consider FINALLY, HURRICANE KATRINA HAS GIVEN PARTIAL WAY TO “HURRICANE” DRINKS. In other words, New Orleans is back to its old ways, playing both outlandish and outstanding host to events ranging from anything-goes Mardi Gras to soothing, toe-tapping JazzFest. Ahead, we look at the hotels big and small that will remind you that times are no longer so tough in the Big Easy and also highlight top events to help you schedule your next bayou getaway. living quarters in the early 1900s, Bienville House is an intimate hotel with balcony views of the courtyard and French Quarter; it’s also just a stone’s throw from the House of Blues. Not surprisingly, Bienville guests have ranged from classic Judy Garland to alternative rock band the Foo Fighters. The sundecks on the top floor make way for a walk-out share. The Iberville is the most recommended room, featuring marble granite, double sinks, Jacuzzi and a glass shower walk-in parlor area. Their multimilliondollar renovation just finished up this November and is led by the Gamay Bistro specializing in crawfish spring rolls and Asian barbeque BY ERIC BUTTERMAN shrimp. Contact General manager Steve Caputo at 504-509-2345 or reservations@ bienvillehouse.com Renaissance Peri Marquette As you walk down a side street called Common, you quickly find a bright marquee sign for a hotel that’s anything but. Naming its floors after jazz greats, the Renaissance Peri Marquette is normally more boisterous but has a quiet, intimate feel as it continues renovations. Club Level rooms give the guest exclusivity to a private floor but generously sized bathrooms with marble floors, along with lumbar- Bienville House Originally a rice warehouse and converted to 50 | TravelAgent January 7, 2008

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Travel Agent - January 7, 2008 Online Now Contents From the Editor From the Publisher Contributors Europe: Top Hotels in the Czech Capital, Prague Europe News & Notes Pacific/Asia: India's Tourism Boom Hawaii Spas: Send Your Spa-Loving Client to these Havens of Relaxation in the Islands Hawaii Briefs Las Vegas: Restaurants are Taking Center Stage as Vegas Becomes a Destination for Foodies California: San Diego, La Jolla and Coronado Offer a World of Options Close Together Ski/Snowboard: Mont Tremblant in Quebec, Canada New Orleans: Hotels for All Types of Travelers and Can’t-Miss Events to Consider Central & South America: Selling Santiago, Chile Caribbean & Bahamas: The Reef Atlantis, Cape Eleuthera Debut in the Bahamas in Time for the New Year Caribbean News & Notes Cruises: Onboard Enrichment Programs Grow as Cruisers Seek to Work on More than their Tans Cruise Lines Expand the Variety in their Shore Excursions with Special Activities and Adventures Cover Story: A New Era for Classic Luxury Travel Expo & Home Based Travel Agent Expo: Photos and a Recap of the Events Rail: Company Books Private Train Trips Agent Profile: Dave and Christa Krick, Advantage Cruise & Travel in Northern California Technology: XML Enhances Sabre and Amadeus Agenda: Fam Trips, Deals & Incentives, Calendar Onsite Reports from Queen Victoria Christening and Marriott Headquarters Funjet Vacations NCL’s New Ship, Norwegian Gem The African Country of Djibouti In the Spotlight Editorial Index Classified Marketplace Advertisers Index Trendwatch

Travel Agent - January 7, 2008

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