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Round Trip New Orleans-A Long Review for a Short Trip

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Rosethorn40
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

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Sail Date: Apr 2014

Yes, this cruise was in April, and it is now July, but I wanted to see if a few months would change the way I felt about the trip-Short Answer-No. A little background: I am 53, DH is 57. While we have been on a number of traditional cruises (19) this was our first River Cruise. This particular cruise, Southern Mississippi, had been on our bucket list for some time. As anyone who has sailed on the American Queen, or has looked into sailing on this boat, knows that the cruises are not cheap, and you pay a premium for this unique experience. I had very high expectations for this trip.

We flew into New Orleans Wednesday evening and took a cab to our hotel in the French Quarter. The price for a cab to/from the airport is a flat rate of $33 for two (+ tip), $14 for each additional person. My parents drove in from Texas for a couple of days before our cruise to visit, and they wanted to stay at the French Market Inn. I had read several not glowing reviews of this place, but I was pleasantly surprised; the hotel was clean, staff was friendly, and the price (About $98 per night) was very reasonable for the French Quarter. The rooms are on the small size, but had everything I require.

After a day and a half of exploring New Orleans, and eating some great food, my parents left to go back to Texas, and we moved to the Hilton Riverside for the beginning of our AQ experience.

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