America’s Deep South never got the memo that winter meant huddling inside with a pile of blankets. In the Southeast snowbird region, the sun shines through much of the winter (although there may be a slight chill in the air) and locals welcome snowbird travelers with exciting festivals. Hoist a microbrew or feast on chili
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From redfish to flounder and from perch to catfish, there is no shortage of incredible fishing along the Northshore in Louisiana. I’m talking about the best fishing spots in Mandeville, Madisonville, Lacombe and Slidell. The great fishing through the Northshore spreads wide from Lake Saint Catherine to Lake Maurepas as well as Lake Pontchartrain. Many
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Visit St. Martin Parish and discover a way of life that is spiced with a blend of historical and cultural ingredients. It’s a recipe for everything that is Cajun. Discover: St. Martinville — Home of Longfellow’s Evangeline Breaux Bridge — the Crawfish Capital of the World Henderson — the Gateway to the Atchafalaya Basin. Experience
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French Culture Takes Center Stage Festival International de Louisiane Held April 24-28 Lafayette was settled in the late 1700s by French Catholics who were exiled from Canada. In search of freedom, the Acadians—or Cajuns as they became known—not only created a new life for themselves, they created one of the most distinctive and authentic cultures in the
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