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New Orleans Hotels
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New Orleans
is proud of its well-known nickname, "Big Easy", because
it so aptly describes the attitude of this lovely city,
steeped in history and intertwining cultures.
The glamorous city of New Orleans had quite an
inauspicious beginning. Though founded by French
Creoles, she actually began as a crude settlement beset
by hurricanes, floods and hostile Indians.
By 1762, Louisiana had been transferred from French to
Spanish hands. Thus, New Orleans was in the hands of the
Spanish at the time the New England colonies revolted
against George III. Following the Louisiana Purchase,
more and more Americans came downriver to make their
fortunes in New Orleans. During the War of 1812, General
Andrew Jackson arrived on the scene and defeated the
British in the Battle of New Orleans - the last battle
of the last war ever fought between the U.S. and Great
Britain.
Today, New Orleans continues to flourish. It is one of
the largest ports in the United States and in the world.
Millions of dollars are being spent in development and
renovation. Yet, with all the modern innovations, the
city retains its Old World aura, carefully preserving
its history, its reputation for world-famous jazz and
cuisine, and its romantic Creole heritage.
From art galleries and museums to professional sports,
from the high life on Bourbon Street to enchanting
riverboat cruises, New Orleans offers every visitor
hundreds of entertaining and enjoyable destinations. No
wonder it's known throughout the world as a city where
hospitality never ends!
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