“New Orleans is all about experiencing the divine through mortal senses. There’s joy, from great food to the best concert of your life, and serenity, in the shad between live oaks, or watching fireflies on Bayou St John.” – Adam Karlin, Lonely Planet WriterOur PromiseYou can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is.Inside This Book…Full color guideFree pull-out city map169 decadent restaurants7 voodoo doll & love potion vendors5 day trips to plantations and swamps2 weekends of Jazz Fest fun1 Fat TuesdayComprehensive map section Feature coverage of top sightsRange of planning toolsIn-depth background on Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest