New Orleans is all about experiencing the divine through mortal senses. There s joy, from great food to the best concert of your life, and serenity, in the shad between live oaks, or watching fireflies on Bayou St John. Adam Karlin, Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book Full color guide Free pull-out city map 169 decadent restaurants 7 voodoo doll & love potion vendors 5 day trips to plantations and swamps 2 weekends of Jazz Fest fun 1 Fat Tuesday Comprehensive map section Feature coverage of top sights Range of planning tools In-depth background on Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest