Gators and Ghosts was recently named a local expert on ApartmentGuide. We recommended Mona Lisa, a charming Italian restaurant in the Lower French Quarter, as a hidden gem perfect for a unique, intimate, and affordable date night.
Read MoreAs a small family-run business, taking time off for paternity leave can be tricky. I'm still working a bit from home, but I'm so grateful for our incredible team, Tracy and Jessie, who are holding down the fort and keeping everything running smoothly. It helps that September is usually a slower month for us.
Read MoreDiscover the captivating history and stunning beauty of Oak Alley Plantation, one of the most iconic plantations in the American South. From its early beginnings in sugarcane production to its role in film and television, explore the complex and multifaceted story of this National Historic Landmark. Join Gators & Ghosts for an immersive tour that delves into the plantation's past and showcases its breathtaking landscape.
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Read MoreExperience Louisiana swamps in every season! Pick from exciting airboat tours or calming pontoon cruises, and discover remarkable wildlife and captivating flora. With each season offering distinct charm, there's no time to waste! Secure your unforgettable adventure now – you may even hold a baby alligator!
Read MoreMardi Gras is upon us – an entire season dedicated to sparkles, parties, and dancing in the streets! Carnival begins each year on January 6 (Epiphany) and runs through Mardi Gras Day, also known as Fat Tuesday, which falls 41 days before Easter each year. The full season includes parades, both large and small, parties, balls, and lots of celebration throughout the entire city of New Orleans. In the two weeks leading up to Fat Tuesday, you’ll find most of the major parades that take place across the city, and these usually include costumed horseback riders, marching bands and dance teams, as well as hundreds of people riding on giant floats and tossing parade “throws” or trinkets to the onlookers. Mardi Gras is definitely a crowd participation sport, so here are a few tips to help you make sure you have the best Carnival possible:
Read MoreIt’s hard to imagine New Orleans without Mardi Gras – the city was established on this land in 1718, and just a decade or so later, the festivities were celebrated widely (though somewhat differently than today) across the area. Since then, for many, New Orleans and Mardi Gras have been synonymous with one another – parades, balls, family and friends coming together, good food and drink, and an electric vibe running through the city. Though the observance has evolved over the centuries, the festive air and the celebratory spirit have remained.
Read MoreOne spirit with the most enduring mark on the city of New Orleans belongs to a woman who lived in the early 1400s, nearly 300 years before Iberville and Bienville staked their claim of this land for the French – Joan of Arc. Long hailed as the patron saint of NOLA, the ancient woman was born in Orléans, France, a sister city and namesake of New Orleans. We celebrate Joan of Arc each year on January 6, which also happens to be the start of the Carnival season, but who is this French woman so revered in a city thousands of miles from her birthplace?
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