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RE: First time US trip, need help with itinerary

by Midwesterner 20 May 2012

Are you over 25, and so able to avoid the rental-car surcharge for young drivers? Is the 3-weeks for just the Austin through NYC portion,…
Getting to the southern-most point of the Mississipi Delta (Louisiana)

by penelopebeach 16 March 2012

I am planning a road trip to Cajun country in southern Louisiana. One thing we really want to do is walk to the southern-most tip of the…
Driving New Orleans to Miami - driving times, camping and itinerary check

by aedwards 22 January 2012

Hi all - Thanks in advance for taking the time to read / respond to this. Hoping to get your thoughts on: - driving times - to check…
RE: Road trip, Louisiana to Florida and back

by lofblad 13 January 2012

Updated our map: [Map (google)|http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=217150652904776930813.0004b66e3c057c7bf05c2&msa=0] We now take the…
RE: Road trip, Louisiana to Florida and back

by bzookaj 12 January 2012

The Cajun areas are to the southwest of Baton Rouge. Lafayette is essentially the heart of Cajun country. (For those who like [maps|http://u…
RE: Road trip, Louisiana to Florida and back

by nrclibn 12 January 2012

>In your opinion, is Louisiana pretty much the same as MS, or does it have any unique qualities that makes it worth travelling through?…
RE: Baton Rouge or Jackson, MS?

by SusieGirl7 14 December 2011

I vote for Baton Rouge (Acadian or is it Acadiana history and great food), though after NOLA it maybe a letdown. Why those two options?…
RE: Non-obvious geography

by VinnyD 08 December 2011

Northern Florida is in the South. South Florida is as Ian describes. But if you're going to make something that size its own region,…
RE: I Will Never Eat Bugs

by spooner 31 October 2011

@nrclibn Kind of relieved! I'm heading to New Orleans and traveling thru Cajun country so I want to try as much local food. Boudin, yes.…
RE: Houston for a conference - where can I explore afterwards?

by MLM192 21 July 2011

The drive to New Orleans takes you through Cajun Country--great food and some interesting places to see. You could drive there in a day,…
RE: New Orleans or New Mexico in mid-October??

by mrpenney 22 June 2011

It sounds like you want an opinion. If it were MY vacation, and I had to choose, I'd fly to New Orleans. Both Louisiana and New Mexico…
RE: Florida - Georgia - Tennessee - Mississippi - Louisiana - Florida Roadtrip

by MLM192 11 April 2011

If you have an interest in the outdoors, be sure to visit "Cajun Country" in Louisiana, not just New Orleans. We stayed in Breaux Bridge,…
Deep South travel ideas

by vanderglenn 06 March 2011

Hey folks. I'm just trying to gather some info and travel suggestions for my wife and I. We have 11 days to explore some of the deep south…
Re: Driving from Houston to Atlanta

by denver1111 21 February 2011

Hurry over to Lafayette, LA and be on the look out for some great Cajun food! Drive Hwy 90 from there to New Orleans and see real Cajun…
RE: Day trip from New Orleans

by mrpenney 13 February 2011

There are several plantations to tour west of the city. Famously, [Oak Alley|http://www.oakalleyplantation.com/] and [Laura.|http://www.lau…
RE: Housten (Texas) and around for 10 days at the end of October

by mrpenney 29 September 2010

Houston may be America's fourth-largest city, but it's also among our dullest. Houston has its defenders on this board, but if it's your…
RE: New Orleans activities

by MLM192 26 July 2010

I would agree to rent a car for the plantations and swamp tour. Laura Plantation is not a "grand" plantation home (in fact, most of it…
Recommended music places for family with baby -Louisiana and Austin

by ninamumbest 07 July 2010

I shall shortly be embarking on a driving holiday with my partner and 5month old baby. We will be taking in New Orleans, Cajun Country…
RE: USA 2011

by cobb 30 April 2010

In the Southeast I recommend to visit Miami, New Orleans, Charleston. For smaller towns try the Cajun Country beyond New Orleans. Use…
RE: How many nights in New Orleans?

by mrpenney 25 December 2009

My mom--a New Orleanian--says you're looking at seven days, but she sees things more slowly than I do. I'd say five days minimum. You…
RE: How many nights in New Orleans?

by cobb 25 December 2009

If you are going to Cajun country you will need more time.
How many nights in New Orleans?

by lupita1868 25 December 2009

Please advise! :) To see the following in the New Orleans area, *how many nights would I need to book at a hotel*? Aquarium of the Ame…
RE: New Orleans- city, plantations, cajun country this weekend

by sabrosa 21 December 2009

the voodoo museum isn't worth it. Unless its changed since last time I went. I loved the insectarium when I took my nephews. Right…
New Orleans- city, plantations, cajun country this weekend

by lupita1868 21 December 2009

Hi! My husband, 6-year-old son and I will be visiting New Orleans this weekend. We have up to 7 days to visit. We are interested in…
Re: Lafayette, LA on foot?

by dinsdale 18 July 2009

Lafayette is an excellent place to base yourself for exploring Cajun country but I don't know if the town itself will hold your interest…