Local Deals for New Orleans

Once the home of famous impressionist Edgar Degas, The Degas House in Esplanade Ridge is the only home of the artist open to the public and is a Fodor's Choice for 2011 and 2012. Travelzoo subscribers can now visit this 4.5-star (TripAdvisor) gem with a choice of two Local Deals:

Discover New Orleans' past with this Local Deal from Historic New Orleans Tours, which earns a 4.5-star rating on TripAdvisor and is "a great way to spend an afternoon in New Orleans" according to Travelzoo subscribers. For $12, regularly $25, choose from three guided walking tours around the Crescent City.

Set in either the French Quarter or Garden District, this walking tour uniquely includes a history lesson and photography workshop. The combination allows patrons to see NOLA's most historic sights and learn how to capture them on camera. This deal is $39 per person (reg. $79) or $70 for two (reg. $158).

Explore the grounds of the St. Joseph Plantation, a working sugar-cane plantation on Great River Road, an area lined with massive, historic households that are "closely tied to New Orleans culture and society" (Fodor's). This authentic, one-hour tour, starting at $15 for two adults, provides a real glimpse into plantation life during the early 1800s.

Spend a day exploring the French Quarter, then retire to a room at a nearby boutique hotel for $79 per night, including weekends. That's nearly 45% off rates at similar New Orleans hotels.

This May, take the whole family to see "Disney On Ice presents Rockin' Ever After" at Baton Rouge River Center. Travelzoo subscribers can save 50% on tickets with this Local Deal.

Fodor’s calls New Orleans an “incredible, vibrant, bursting at the seams, melting pot of a city.” For $79 per night, stay in the heart of it with an exclusively negotiated deal that saves more than 40% on current prices. And don’t worry about where to park the car -- valet parking is included.

Dick & Jenny's, an eclectic American restaurant in a bargeboard cottage a block from Tipitina’s, receives a rating of "extraordinary to perfection" (26) from Zagat. Eater New Orleans calls the Uptown venue, run by Dick and Jenny Benz, one of "38 Essential New Orleans Restaurants." With this exclusive Local Deal, Travelzoo subscribers can dine on an acclaimed three-course dinner for two for $45, regularly $87.

Travelzoo subscribers can treat themselves to a luxe treatment at Serenity Spa, tucked inside the AAA 4-Diamond JW Marriott New Orleans on Canal Street, with this exclusive Local Deal. For $45, regularly $95, receive one of two treatments -- an hourlong massage or facial.

This May, take the whole family to see "Disney On Ice presents Rockin' Ever After" at UNO Lakefront Arena in New Orleans. Travelzoo subscribers can save 50% on tickets with this Local Deal.

Celebrate Mardi Gras above the crowded city streets with this exclusive deal for Travelzoo subscribers. Zagat-rated Sicilian standby Leonardo Trattoria is offering discounted grandstand tickets plus a signature pizza or pasta dish on Feb. 25-27 and March 2-8 (Fat Tuesday).

Experience a New Orleans holiday tradition at City Park's 24th Annual Celebration in the Oaks, a lights festival that drew more than 120,000 guests last year. For $29, Travelzoo subscribers can get an annual family membership to the attractions at City Park New Orleans, including the holiday lights festival. This family membership regularly costs $55.

Retreat to the 4-star Nottoway Plantation & Resort, boasting “everything you want in a dazzling Old South mansion” according to Frommer’s, for more than 40% off regular rates. This exclusively negotiated Travelzoo getaway for two includes more than $150 in extras for weekday stays through Sept. 15.

M bistro inside the AAA 4-Diamond Ritz-Carlton receives a rating of "very good to excellent" (24) from Zagat for its Southern-inspired fare, as well as praise for its use of locally sourced ingredients. With this exclusive Local Deal, Travelzoo subscribers can savor a farm-to-table dinner for two at this French Quarter venue for $59, regularly $114. Or, for $99, regularly $228, four people can dine and save even more.

Heat things up in the Big Easy with this $99 deal that includes a night at the 4-star International House Hotel as well as $25 to spend on custom-crafted cocktails. That's close to a 60% savings at a hotel Frommer's says "sets the local standard for modern hotels with its creative design and meticulous attention to detail."

Embodyment Salon & Spa, which just opened on Magazine Street in October, already earns a 4.5-star rating from Yelp users. With this exclusive Local Deal for $29, regularly $75, Travelzoo subscribers can be among the first to treat themselves to a manicure and pedicure at this boutique spa.

Since reopening in 2010, Mike's on the Avenue has been praised by The New York Times as one of the tasty reasons to visit New Orleans and earned a rating of "very good to excellent" (21) for food from Zagat. With this exclusive Local Deal, savor a four-course dinner with drinks for two people at this French Quarter venue on St. Charles Avenue for $59, regularly $126.

Travel + Leisure just named Cafe Adelaide & the Swizzle Stick Bar at Loews New Orleans Hotel one of the "Best Happy Hours" in the entire nation. Grab a friend to split four deliciously handcrafted cocktails and three appetizers for $35. A signature cocktail normally costs as much as $13. 

Located on the iconic St. Charles Avenue in Lafayette Square, Mike's on the Avenue was hailed by Zagat as "iconic" with "first-rate" cuisine. For $59, savor a four-course dinner for two, including wine, regularly $122.

Escape to the 4-star Nottoway Plantation & Resort, boasting “everything you want in a dazzling Old South mansion” according to Frommer’s, for more than 40% off regular rates. This exclusively negotiated $169 getaway for two includes more than $150 in extras for weekday stays through Sept. 15.

TripAdvisor names Old New Orleans Rum Distillery as one of the top 10 tours in the city, and Yelp users give it a 5-star rating. For $21, two people can enjoy admission to this top-rated tour, rum tastings and a cocktail, a package that regularly costs $41. This deal also includes a take-home bottle of Old New Orleans Amber Rum.

This month, the Roux on Orleans opened inside the luxury Bourbon Orleans Hotel located in the heart of the French Quarter. This restaurant offers Travelzoo subscribers the first taste of its contemporary Creole cuisine for more than half off. For $59, enjoy a choice of one shared appetizer, any two entrees, a set dessert for two and a bottle of chef-selected wine, regularly $125. Complimentary 4-hour valet parking in the French Quarter is also included with this deal.

Zagat raves about the "excellent" continental favorites and "inviting" ambience at the Flaming Torch Restaurant, which it gives a "very good to excellent" (24) rating for its French cuisine. We've negotiated an exclusive weekend brunch deal for two at this Uptown bistro: two entrees, two mimosas and a shared dessert for $29, regularly up to $75.

Hailed as "exceptional" with a rating of "extraordinary to perfection" (26) from Zagat, Iris in the French Quarter offers a three-course dining experience for two for $65. The meal includes two appetizers or salads (excluding foie gras), any two entrees and any two desserts, regularly $130. Complement your meal with a glass of your choice of wine (up to $11).

Treat yourself and a loved one to an hourlong couples massage at Serenity Spa, tucked inside the AAA 4-Diamond JW Marriott New Orleans on Canal Street in the French Quarter. This romantic experience -- which includes sparkling wine, chocolates and valet parking -- is $95, regularly $220, with this exclusive Local Deal.

Zagat calls the award-winning beers from the Gordon Biersch brewpub "delicious," while AOL Travel praises the "good old American fare." With this deal, two people can tour the on-site brewery, then enjoy samplers and drafts of a half-dozen styles with appetizers at the brewpub for $25, regularly $53.

Tomas Bistro opened in the Warehouse District in October with acclaimed chef Guy Sockrider at the helm, who previously worked at Roux Orleans and Muriel's Jackson Square. For $49, two people can savor a three-course French-Creole dinner any night of the week, regularly $110.

Muno, Foofa, Brobee, Toodee, Plex and all of your kids’ favorite “Yo Gabba Gabba!” characters are heading to New Orleans, and tickets to see them live are now over 55% off.

Take in the sights and sounds of Mardi Gras from a prime spot on Saint Charles Avenue with this Local Deal from Leonardo Trattoria. For $29, regularly $70, receive grandstand access in a prime parade-watching spot and endless trips to a pizza and pasta buffet from a restaurant Zagat rates "very good to excellent" (20) for food. A variety of packages are available, some of which include unlimited specialty drinks.

Emerald-hued waters, a range of golf courses and top fishing spots define the family-friendly beach town of Destin, between Pensacola and Panama City. Retreat to a sprawling resort during peak-season winter dates and score 60% off regular prices.

Treat yourself to an exclusive spa experience at Balance Spa at what Frommer's calls the "swanky" and "stylish" AAA 4-Diamond Loews New Orleans Hotel in the heart of the French Quarter. For $49, indulge with a facial and manicure, regularly $100. The package includes access to all the spa's luxurious amenities plus complimentary valet parking.

Esthetique Facial Spa on Magazine Street garners a 4.5-star rating from Yelp users. For $40, indulge with two treatments at this Uptown spa, regularly $85.

Aristocat Salon + Nail Spa in Mid-City garners a 5-star rating from Yelp users. For $35, our Deal Experts negotiated an exclusive manicure and pedicure package, regularly $68.

Stroll through 26 acres of gardens, sip a hand-crafted mint julep or take a historic home tour at a AAA 4-Diamond Mississippi inn at more than 40% off current prices. This $125 deal includes a one-night stay with welcome cocktails and breakfast for two at the charming Monmouth Historic Inn in Natchez, Miss.

Take to the skies with this romantic deal from the Flight Academy of New Orleans. For $99, see the area from a new perspective with a 45-minute champagne flight for two people, regularly $250.

Named one of the Best New Restaurants of 2012 by New Orleans Magazine, Apolline earns a 4.5-star OpenTable rating from more than 100 reviews. New Orleans Magazine adds that “if this is a direction for Creole cooking, we’re all in for a great future.” For $59, two can receive dinner from a menu that “is tailor-made for New Orleans diners” (Gayot), regularly $89.

Dick & Jenny's, an eclectic American restaurant in a bargeboard cottage a block from Tipitina’s, receives a rating of "extraordinary to perfection" (26) from Zagat. Eater New Orleans calls the Uptown venue, run by Dick and Jenny Benz, one of "38 Essential New Orleans Restaurants." With this exclusive Local Deal, Travelzoo subscribers can dine on an acclaimed three-course dinner for two for $45, regularly $87.

Sit down to a hearty Sicilian dinner for two at Leonardo Trattoria in the Warehouse/Central Business District for $39, regularly $84. Gambit magazine writes that this classy restaurant stands out from the crowd because it "does none of the Creole-Italian hybrids," offering a truly authentic Italian menu and earning a "very good to excellent" (20) rating on Zagat for its fresh, homemade pasta and wood-fire oven pizzas.

Where New Orleans magazine calls Spa Atlantis an "isle of relaxation," and Yelp and TripAdvisor users give the recently remodeled downtown spa a 4.5-star rating. With this exclusive Local Deal, Travelzoo subscribers receive a massage and facial for $79, regularly $175.

Zagat gives Sara's Bistro, a neighborhood gem on Dublin Street, a rating of "very good to excellent" (25) for its cuisine, and Gambit applauds the updated menu created by new chef Bart Thomas. With this Local Deal for $39, regularly $71, two people can savor a three-course dinner at an eatery that receives a 4.5-star rating from TripAdvisor users.

Located at the corner of Esplanade Avenue and Frenchmen Street, "home to some of the city's renowned music venues," Mojitos Rum Bar & Grill exudes a "Latin-meets-local attitude" praised by Gambit. With this Local Deal for $39, regularly $71, Travelzoo subscribers receive dinner with drinks at this French Quarter hot spot.

Dick & Jenny's, an eclectic American restaurant in a bargeboard cottage a block from Tipitina’s, receives a rating of "extraordinary to perfection" (26) from Zagat. Eater New Orleans calls the Uptown venue, run by Dick and Jenny Benz, one of "38 Essential New Orleans Restaurants." With this exclusive Local Deal, Travelzoo subscribers can dine on an acclaimed three-course dinner for two for $45, regularly $87.

Discover New Orleans' past with this Local Deal from Historic New Orleans Tours, which earns a 4.5-star rating on TripAdvisor. For $24, regularly $50, two people can choose one of five guided walking tours around the Crescent City.

Dick & Jenny's, an eclectic American restaurant in a bargeboard cottage a block from Tipitina’s, receives a rating of "extraordinary to perfection" (26) from Zagat. Eater New Orleans calls the Uptown venue, run by Dick and Jenny Benz, one of "38 Essential New Orleans Restaurants." With this exclusive Local Deal, Travelzoo subscribers can dine on an acclaimed three-course dinner for two for $45, regularly $87.

Our Deal Experts found an innovative way for Travelzoo subscribers to explore cities across the U.S. Stray Boots -- rated 5 stars on TripAdvisor -- has created a high-tech way to learn about these cities during an interactive scavenger hunt. For $12, regularly up to $24, two people can take a tour in any of these 13 metropolises: New York City, Chicago, Boston, Las Vegas, Washington, D.C., New Orleans, Nashville, San Diego, San Francisco, Portland, Los Angeles, Seattle and Philadelphia.

Located in the French Quarter on the corner of Bienville and Chartres streets, Kinetix Spa Salon invites Travelzoo subscribers to indulge with an exclusive spa package. For $95, receive a massage and facial, regularly $195.

The National Geographic Society has been documenting the world through the lenses of its photographers' cameras for nearly 125 years. In conjunction with National Geographic Traveler magazine, photographers and editors with decades of experience will share their expertise in a series of photography seminars. For $79 per person, regularly $110, take part in this half-day Digital Photography Basics seminar; two can enroll for $119 and save even more on the regular $220 price.

We've negotiated a deal on a luxurious facial package at 72 Aveda salons and spas nationwide for $49 -- up to 60% off the regular price. This Travelzoo exclusive is only on sale for 72 hours.

Travelzoo subscribers can get behind the wheel of a professional stock car with this deal from Rusty Wallace Racing Experience. For $124, accelerate down straightaways and take turns in a real race car like the one driven by Wallace, a racing legend who was recently inducted into the Hall of Fame. This 2-hour "Qualifier" package at the Mobile International Speedway saves $125 on the regular price.

Travelzoo subscribers can get behind the wheel of a professional stock car with this deal from Rusty Wallace Racing Experience. For $124, accelerate down straightaways and take turns in a real race car like the one driven by Wallace, a racing legend who was recently inducted into the Hall of Fame. This 2-hour "Qualifier" package at the 5 Flags Speedway saves $125 on the regular price.