Located one block from the world-famous French Quarter; includes swamp-tour tickets or harbor cruise for half off

Fried coconut shrimp, grilled mahi sandwich, and glazed pork ribs pair with 13 daiquiris beneath palm trees, surfboards, and widescreen TVs

Clues, trivia, and riddles lead explorers through New Orleans’s rich history via text message or mobile web

Homemade soup, garden salad, freshly baked scones, desserts, tea sandwiches, and pots of tea from a selection of more than 120 teas

Experts such as Marianne Fons and Liz Porter supply downloadable patterns and step-by-step instruction during two-hour online classes

16”x20” textured artist canvas is gallery wrapped with prints of personal images and touched up with a professional photorealistic finish

19th-century plantation estate on the Mississippi River with restored historical mansion, original frieze work, and antique furnishings

Aged USDA prime steaks and Maine lobster at restaurant with live music

Vineyard hosts a summer and fall concert series of Cajun, blues, and country music where guests tear into picnics and sip tasty wine

Vegetable- and fruit-based smoothies, including a specialty blend with cucumber, apple, kale, spinach, green pepper, mangoes, and bananas