MADE Magazine Issue 6 - English January / February 2016 | Page 58
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MADE BY: CARRI COWAN
Weekend Getaway: New Orleans
I suggest you drop a few pounds in preparation for this
in mind it may not be in the French Quarter. Leave the rookies
destination, because eating, drinking and dancing are the main
on Bourbon St. and head towards Frenchman’s Street for music
things that you will do. And you know what? That’s quite alright.
and dance that’s a lot less sloppy and a little more grown and
Cajun and Creole cooking receives worldwide recognition for its
sexy. Going for Jazzfest guarantees a lively city, but I suspect
rich, hearty flavor…and justifiably so. Gumbo, catfish po’ boys,
New Orleans needs no reason to party. Appropriate for a quick
and beignets are on my menu every time that I visit. You may be
baecation or a girl’s getaway, the N.O. is a no brainer destination
tempted to resort to the tourist trap restaurants downtown, but
for those looking for food and fun.
live a little and ask a local where his or her favorite is, keeping
Caribbean Quickie: Belize
The close proximity of the Caribbean Islands to the U.S. has
food, friendly island hospitality and jumpin’ nightlife can all be
made it a default destination for Americans looking for R&R.
fulfilled in Belize. Pristine beaches that haven’t been run over by
My suggestion stretches you outside of the “already done”
tourists plus the fact that everyone else hasn’t posted it all over
Jamaica/Cancun/DR medley. Although Belize is technically in
IG are the deal closers for me. One note- Belize is a bit more
Central America you will find West Indian culture to be incredibly
involved to get to, most resorts are on islands accessible by ferry
present, due to the large number of Jamaican slaves that were
boat only. Go during Lobsterfest in June to guarantee liveliness
imported there in the 17th century. That craving for West Indian
and fun.
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