The New Orleans Visitor Bureau is investing $9 million of federal funding in an attempt the restore the numbers of visitors to the city to its pre-Katrina levels.

Moving to a different state from the one that you grew up in, takes a certain amount of planning and there are some things that you can do that will help to ease you into living in a new location. One of the best ways of making the transition easier is to learn as much about the state that you are moving to as possible. It is easy to think that all of the states in America are the same or at least similar. You would expect this to be the case because they are all in the same country. But you would be wrong to think like this.

Steeped in antiquity yet bursting with all that's fashionably modern, Italy is the birthplace of La Dolce Vita - the sweet life that celebrates beauty and happiness.

Action, adventure or just relaxation, why not plan a holiday in New Zealand or a honeymoon in New Zealand which is one of the most sought after destinations in the world. There is heap?s to do on your holiday in New Zealand with outdoor & adventure activities, tourist attractions, wildlife viewing & nature, food & wine, Maori culture, museums & art galleries, shopping & more. Enjoy a fun filled holiday in New Zealand, one of the most beautiful countries in the world.

As a holiday destination, Germany has a lot going for it - fashionable and dynamic big cities, quaint towns straight out of the Brothers Grimm, deep forests, fairy-tale castles, and to top it all off, an unequaled range of beers.

In this day and age of the blended family, road trips are becoming a much more appealing and affordable option for the family vacation. If you have ever had friends, family, or colleagues take a road trip with the family, then you know they will always be described only one of two ways - horrifying never to be experienced again;

Nicknamed ?The entertainment capital of the world? Las Vegas, Nevada is perhaps the most visited city in the United States. Known for its fancy casinos and exotic life style, people from all over the world come to Las Vegas to indulge in some hedonistic exploits. Las Vegas is one of the most popular gambling locations on the planet. In fact one of the biggest reasons for the success of Las Vegas is that it?s not just meant for the rich and famous, and people from all walks of life are welcome in Vegas.

Alaska food is one of the things that make this state one of the "must see" places to visit in the US. Yes, the scenery and the wildlife are divine, but wait until you sink your teeth into some of Alaska's food specialties like the king crab, shrimp, cod, clams, oysters and even elk, and caribou. Yum!

Mauritius is an island of about 1 million inhabitants situated in the Indian Ocean. The ethnic diversity of the local people is reflected in its cuisine. As a result, the cuisine of Mauritius is a blend of Indian Cuisine, Creole, Chinese and European. In Mauritius, local fruits and vegetables used under the influence of culinary traditions of France, India, China and Africa with its variety of flavours and aromas have resulted in a cuisine that is unique to the island.

The Republic of Mauritius is a small island situated in the Indian Ocean. The country has several other islands belonging to Mauritius, these are generally primitive and well worth a visit. Mauritius has a stable democratic government and a diverse economy. Its per capita is among the best for a developing country and is the second highest in Africa.