The Unofficial Guides are the "Consumer Reports" of travel guides, offering candid evaluations of their destinations' attractions, hotels, restaurants, shopping, nightlife, sports, and more, all rated and ranked by a team of unbiased inspectors so even the most compulsive planners can be sure they're spending their time and money wisely. Each guide addresses the needs of everyone from families to business travelers, with handy charts that demonstrate how each place stacks up against the competition. Plus, all the details are pulled out so they're extremely easy to scan.Frank and opinionated, The Unofficial Guide to New Orleans offers hundreds of ways to save time, save money, and avoid hassles in the Big Easy. It's got complete coverage of Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, and other special events; the lowdown on the hottest nightspots; street-by-street profiles; and walking tours of the French Quarter, the Garden District, Canal Street, and the Central Business District. More than 120 hotels, motels, B&Bs, and guesthouses are rated and ranked, and you also get comprehensive, critical profiles of more than 75 of the city's best restaurants.The Top 5 Reasons The Unofficial Guide to New Orleans Can Help You Have the Perfect Trip:It's a complete guide to exploring the city--French Quarter strolls, cemetery tours, architectural highlights, plantation excursions, and more.It has all the details on nightlife--where to hear the best jazz, blues, zydeco, and Dixieland, both on and off Bourbon Street.It's got the inside story on shopping--including the best antique shops and art galleries.Hotels are ranked and ranked for value and quality of rooms--plus proven strategies for getting the best bargains.The guide details how to plan and get the most out of your business or convention trip. Read Less