Just returned from a great cruise on the Norwegian Star sailing out of New Orleans to Costa Maya, Belize, Honduras and Cozumel.

With the cruise sailing from New Orleans, we decided to go a few days in advance to enjoy "The Big Easy"

We stayed at the Staybridge Suites on Tchoupitoulas Street which we found to offer reasonable rates as well as being in a very good location to enjoy the French Quarter. The hotel is clean and quiet and as well, it offers a free buffet breakfast every morning which helps to get you on your way for the day. The hotel is within about a 10 minute walk from the French quarter and is also only a short cab ride from the cruise port. Read more