New Orleans is one of the best cities in the south. You can enjoy the culture, the food, river casinos, and Cheap Cruises Departing From New Orleans. What an experience! If you have never taken a cruise before, consider leaving from the port of New Orleans. You can go for a day and enjoy some of the Cajun food and take in some of the sites before you depart on your adventure.

New Orleans also has a French and Caribbean feel to it so it will give you a good start to your vacation. You may want to consider departing from New Orleans and going to one of the beautiful islands to learn a bit more about how the Cajun culture originated from.