shanterria, Author at Travel Divas®

7 Must-Do Attractions in New Orleans

April 20, 2020February 25, 2020 by shanterria

When you go to New Orleans for vacation, a convention or
festival make the most of your trip by doing some exploring and see what else
New Orleans has to offer. Bring your camera, comfy walking shoes, and your
adventurous attitude. Here are some of the must-see attractions in New Orleans.
This is a little bit for everyone to enjoy, so here we go.

Steamboat Natchez Jazz Dinner Cruise

Experience the dazzle of New Orleans at night with a romantic dinner cruise aboard the famous Steamboat Natchez. Journey through time on this paddle-wheel boat ride along the mighty Mississippi. Stroll the deck, cozy up with family and friends and delight in the sparkle of the urban shoreline at dusk. This excursion includes a Creole‐inspired dinner and live jazz music.

New Orleans Cemetery, Voodoo, and French Quarter Walking Tour

Rich history and voodoo legends make New Orleans one of the most fascinating places to visit, but if you see the sights alone, you could miss out on some of the key details that bring this vibrant city to life. This New Orleans voodoo tour takes you through the city and into St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 during daylight hours—perfect for those you don’t want to get too scared, but still want a look into the city’s mysterious past.

New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter

Get more from the city by exploring New Orleans’ food culture with a guide. Stop by some the French Quarter’s most famous restaurants for some of the area’s most delicious food. Enjoy tastings that could include seafood gumbo, Creole brisket, and beignets. You also learn fun facts from your guide as you walk along the city streets.

New Orleans Cooking Class

Get the full Louisiana dining experience during a fun and educational New Orleans cooking class. Take a seat amongst other foodies in a converted 19th century molasses warehouse and get ready to learn and eat! Meet a lively local chef and learn the fundamentals of preparing classic Creole dishes such as gumbo, jambalaya, and pralines. Then dig into delicious samples complemented by local beer or a sweet ice tea.

Whitney Plantation Tour

Discover more of Louisiana on a small-group half-day tour to the Whitney Plantation from New Orleans. Ride by minivan past the marshes of Lake Pontchartrain and along River Road, passing filming locations for the popular TV series ‘Queen Sugar’ and other productions. Then, join a guided tour of the Whitney Plantation and learn about the history of the enslaved and free people who once lived on the plantation.

New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour

Explore one of Louisiana’s last protected wetlands on a 2-hour boat tour that includes round-trip transport from New Orleans. Depart in the morning or afternoon for Honey Island Swamp, a wildlife preserve teeming with critters such as ‘gators, wild boar, snakes and birds. Ride through the swamp dripping with lush foliage and visit a boat-accessible Cajun village with an informative local guide who sheds light on the area’s inhabitants.

Sinister Criminal Intentions – True Crime Tour

New Orleans may be notorious for its ghost stories, but the city is also home to a host of shocking true crime that’s too grisly to make up. On this adults-only evening tour, roam through the lively French Quarter with a guide who shares the gruesome details of crimes ripped straight from headlines and police reports. From the beastly LaLaurie and Trunk murders to the Katrina Cannibal, these tales are not for the faint of heart.

As you can see there is plenty for you to do in New Orleans
besides enjoy Mardi Gras. Hope you found this list to be helpful and you enjoy
some of these fun places. Need more New Orleans suggestions go here. Don’t forget to take a picture or two to share online in our private group.

5 Reasons You MUST go to Essence Fest THIS YEAR!

February 5, 2020February 4, 2020 by shanterria

Diva, if you’ve never been to Essence Fest or are on the fence about going wait no more. We are going share with you five reasons why you must go this summer.

No one wants to experience FOMO. Am I right?

Here are the 5 reasons you MUST go to Essence Fest this year…

Feel Empowered

Feel empowered, appreciated, and celebrated about who you are as an African American woman. Be surrounded for an entire weekend with other women just like you and a whole lot of #blackgirlmagic. Leave Essence Fest feeling like a total bomb woman that can do anything and handle anything that comes her way.

Get Lots of FREE Goodies

Essence Fest is the opportunity to snag a bunch of free goodies for your hair, beauty products, signature tote bags, and much more. Trust us, you will NOT leave empty-handed! Save some extra room in your suitcase for all the must-have goodies that you are going to get.

Get Inspired with the Entrepreneurship Conference

Inspire your inner entrepreneurial spirit. Leave the conference feeling ignited and empowered to take the courage to start a side project or business that you have left on hold for WAY too long. Build your empire, impact the lives of others, and get that coin girl.

Held at a Beautiful Southern Location

New Orleans is the perfect setting for this annual event because of its uniqueness, Southern Charm, and lively atmosphere. So many sights to see and delicious food to eat as well. There is truly no other place like it.

Shop the Festival Marketplace

Don’t forget to bring some extra cash or your credit card because the convention center turns into an amazing marketplace that offers a wide variety of items from Black-owned businesses and local New Orleans businesses. Support your community in their business. You will be able to purchase just about anything so get your wallet ready. Don’t forget to leave extra room in your suitcase for those extra goodies too!

Not only are those amazing five reasons for you to go to Essence Fest this summer, but it is the perfect opportunity to be a part of something inspiring and have some summer fun with your girls.

Essence Fest is something that you shouldn’t experience alone.

Text your besties and get them to join you for Essence Fest this summer in New Orleans.

Top 5 Foodie Favorite Places Around the World

February 5, 2020February 4, 2020 by shanterria

As people as a whole, we tend to LOVE food because it reminds us of fond memories.

And of course, we have our personal favorites for whatever reason. Whether it is the texture, the bangin’ spices found in the meal or maybe it was Big Mama’s favorite recipe to make around the holidays.

No matter what your favorite food preference is – there is food for everyone – WORLDWIDE.

If you are, a little adventurous when it comes to food, and are willing to try something outside of your comfort zone – then your food options are ENDLESS!

Here are five foodie-favorite places around the world that you must visit to get your grub on with their mouthwatering and delicious food!

New Orleans, Louisiana

Girl!!!!! When it comes to eatin’ good you can’t go wrong in New Orleans! You gotta take the Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter. Bring an appetite for everything from beignets to red beans and rice. You won’t be disappointed with what you will discover and see behind the scenes at the most famous kitchens of the French Quarter!

Rome, Italy

You must try the local street food in Rome. It is to die for! Street food helps you understand a city’s culture unlike anything else. You must take part in the Street Food Tour in Rome so you can get the inside scoop on local specialties. Added bonus you get to do a bit of sightseeing along the way.

Florence, Italy

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and headway to a remote farmhouse on a relaxing Tuscan estate. Here you’ll have the opportunity to master the basics of Italian pizza and gelato with the Pizza and Gelato Cooking Class in a Tuscan Farmhouse from Florence. What a great way to experience the cuisine and then to make it yourself!

Venice, Italy

Stray from the touristy areas, and visit five of Venice’s most popular Cicchetti bars instead. These places are known for their Venetian-style tapas and wine. Yum! Take advantage of the Venice Food Tour: Cicchetti and Wine. You won’t regret, we promise!

Barcelona, Spain

You’ll explore some of the city’s most famous tapas bars around La Rambla, La Boqueria food market and the Gothic Quarter with an expert food guide. By the time you are done with this Tapas Evening Walking Tours of Barcelona, you will know how to order this iconic appetizer like a local.