Welcome to New Orleans, the crescent city on the banks of the mighty Mississippi! New Orleans offers something for everyone, long sand covered beaches, beautiful waterways, landscapes and seascapes are all within easy reach. You will also find exciting nightlife, and in February/March of course there is the world famous Mardi Gras. The historic French Quarter is renowned for its jazz heritage and for its fabulous Cajun and Creole cuisine. The "big easy" is also a golfers paradise and every season is golf season on the breathtaking layouts featuring moss-draped oaks, towering southern pines, cypress lagoons and enough sand and water to offer a challenging day for all levels of golfer.

RECOMMENDED GOLF COURSES

RATING
COURSE
5
Gray Plantation
5
English Turn Golf and Country Club
5
Audubon Golf Club
5
Takahka Trails Golf Club
5
The Bluffs on Thompson Creek

 

RECOMMENDED HOTELS

Ritz Carlton New Orleans
New Orleans Marriott
BEST TIME TO VISIT:
The best time to visit New orleans is in the months of early spring or late autumn. Whilst the winter is mild though rainy, summer weather is both extremely hot and humid. The climate is influenced by its sub tropical latitude and proximity to the Gulf of Mexico.
BEST WAY TO GET THERE:
DELTA AIRLINES - Gatwick to New Orleans, via Atlanta
Connecting flights are also offered by American Airlines, Continental Airlines, US Airways and United Airlines, from Heathrow, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow.

WEATHER STATISTICS (Source: National Weather Service. New Orleans, Louisiana)

   
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Average Daily
High Temp
17°C 19°C 23°C 26°C 29°C 32°C 33°C 33°C 31°C 27°C 22°C 18°C
63°F 66°F 73°F 79°F 85°F 90°F 92°F 92°F 88°F 81°F 72°F 65°F
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
140 118 134 127 129 160 177 161 153 74 128 118

TWO-CENTRE OPTIONS & DRIVING DISTANCES:
Louisiana is surrounded by Texas, Arkansas and Mississippi, offering wonderful extended stay options. All the locations listed below are within driving range, whilst connecting flights are also available.

New Orleans to:
Baton Rouge
Biloxi
Lafayette
Lake Charles
Houston
Miles (Time)
80 miles (1.5 hrs) 90 miles (1.5 hrs) 136 miles (2.5 hrs) 205 miles (3.5 hrs) 347 miles (5.75 hrs)

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