I’ve had New Orleans on the brain a lot lately…despite the fact that I’ve never been there. Good thing, then, that one of my dearest friends and colleagues, Jessica Spiegel, has fallen deeply in love with the city. Here, she offers some great tips to help you fall in love with it, too.
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I’d argue that when it comes to traveling, the biggest challenge for busy working couples (after finding the time to get away in the first place) is being able to physically and mentally relax.And because it’s so easy to bring work- and life-troubles with us wherever we go (thanks a lot, iPhone), it’s especially important to choose a vacation destination that encourages relaxation.

While it’s easy to think of relaxing in the same breath as beaches and resorts, I personally love finding urban settings brimming with great culture and food that still make me feel I’ve left my own version of the real world behind. In other words, I love New Orleans.

And to be perfectly frank, it’s almost impossible to not slow down in New Orleans. Not unless you want to give yourself a heart attack, that is.

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