Welcome to Louisiana

Latest News - July 2010, Travel and Leisure's World Best Awards 2010 readers poll has rated New Orleans number 7 on their list of Top Cities in the USA & Canada.

When you make a list of all the unique things Louisiana has to offer visitors, you quickly see the long-lasting influences of French, Spanish and African ancestry and ever-expanding contributions of new ideas in music, architecture, cuisine and more. Here the beauty of the past and the excitement of the future merge for a one-of-a-kind experience that makes the Louisiana joie de vivre unforgettable.

Whether you are exploring the bayous of Cajun Country, the gardens of North Louisiana or the nightlife in New Orleans there is no corner of Louisiana that should go unturned. See what Louisiana has to offer and "laissez les bon temps rouler."

To see how good a New Orleans party is check out the video below of the New Orleans Red Dress Run which takes place every summer. 

The date for this year is Saturday 14th August 2010, but if red dresses are not your thing then click here to take a look at some of the other fantastic events in the city this summer.