Like Mississippi, Louisiana is yet another surprising southern state on the rise. In fact, the state’s lesser-known cities like Shreveport and Monroe announced earlier this year they broke all-time visitor records in 2024, in addition to Lake Charles soaring to new heights in 2023. While New Orleans will always be the mainstay of Louisiana, there’s …

There’s no better time than summer for a city break. Think about it – everyone’s gone off to somewhere beachy and remote, leaving streets back home uncrowded, hotels wide open, and prices uninflated. That’s exactly why more and more travelers are putting off those traditional tropical getaways in favor of more culturally immersive experiences, and …