Back in business post-hurricane, Louisiana's "Big Easy", New Orleans, is once more Mardi Gras mecca, cultural center and architectural tease, with jazz and regional cuisine thrown into the mix for good measure.

You might not first think of beaches when it comes to the Louisiana, but there are in fact plenty of very pleasant sandy stretches to enjoy along the southern coast, as well as spots in which to do some boating or fishing.

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