The Gulf Coast is home to some of the world's finest music. From country to rock, all musical styles are represented across the coast, with locals and traveling acts alike performing at countless restaurants, bars, and music venues. Now is your chance to enjoy the music of over 200 songwriters at the 2015 Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival. The 10 day festival includes dozens of venues from Gulf Shores, Alabama to Pensacola, Florida. With such artists and songwriters as Tony Arata, the genius behind Garth Brook's hit song "The Dance", and Roger Cook, the writer of "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress", the 2015 Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival is sure to be the best yet! (read more...)
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Friday, October 23, 2015
What You're Missing on Okaloosa Island
Okaloosa Island is located just west of Destin, Florida. This beach haven is technically part of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, although "the island" carries its very own charm. What was once owned entirely by the U.S. Government, Okaloosa Island now offers oceanfront lodging, public beaches, family-friendly entertainment, and a rocking nightlife. Before planning your next Florida beach vacation, learn What You're Missing on Okaloosa Island! (read more...)
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Top 5 Reasons We Love New Orleans Plantations
New Orleans Plantation Country is home to 10 of the country's oldest, largest, and beautifully designed homes! Dating back over 2 centuries, New Orleans Plantation Homes are designated historical landmarks by the United States government. All ages love the allure of these magnificent estates, making Plantation Country a top vacation destination year-round. Besides the close proximity to New Orleans tours & attractions, discover the Top 5 Reasons We Love New Orleans Plantations! (read more...)
Monday, October 12, 2015
Fall 2015 Deals on Things To Do in New Orleans, LA
Autumn brings about cooler temperatures, thinner crowds, and a prime time to visit New Orleans, LA! Tour companies offer their lowest rates in fall, with dozens of tours and activities from sightseeing to ghost hunting keeping visitors busy. Keep reading for discounts and promo codes on a full list of things to do in New Orleans, Louisiana from TripShock.com!
Considered by many the most haunted city in the nation, NOLA ghost tours rank among the best. Featured in TV shows and travel guides, New Orleans haunted tours are both terrifying and educational, visiting thrilling locations with documented supernatural activity! There is no better time than Fall, specifically the month of October, to experience NOLA haunted tours, not only for atmosphere, but for savings. The year's biggest discounts are offered in the fall months, with tours featuring voodoo, vampires, and ghosts offered to aspiring ghoul hunters!
1. Promo Code: NOLA55 for 10% OFF NOLA Haunted Tours
2. Save 40% on select combination Haunted Tours!
Explore the city and the see the sights of one of Travel & Leisure Magazine's 2014 Top 10 Cities to Visit in the World! Whether by sea or by ground, on a steamboat or segway, New Orleans' sightseeing tours are the most effective and efficient way to experience New Orleans. The most popular city tour of 2015 has been the Hop On Hop Off Double Decker Bus Tour. With 18 stops, unlimited 3 day access, and FREE walking tours included in the ticket price, this New Orleans Bus Tour is unbeatable for both the casual and hardcore tourist! Visit the Audubon Zoo, New Orleans swamp country, or the famous "Mardi Gras World" where floats are kept and maintained for the historic event, on a New Orleans Sightseeing Tour.
1. Promo Code: BUS99 for 10% OFF NOLA Bus Tours
2. Promo Code: RIVER99 for 10% OFF River Cruises
3. Promo Code: NLA15 for 10% OFF Zoo and/or Aquarium Entry
4. Promo Code: SWAMP43 for 10% OFF NOLA Swamp Tours
5. Promo Code: SEG99 for 5% OFF French Quarter Segway Tour
The "City of Chefs" stays true to its name with some of the most original and delicious food on the planet! Creole and Cajun style cuisine originated on the streets of New Orleans, and has been perfected by years of faithful practice. Some of the most celebrated chefs in pop culture, including Emeril Lagasse and John Besh, have grown to fame cooking in NOLA, and legendary restaurants including Antoine's and Commander's Palace are not only historic landmarks, but home to extraordinary meals revered by food critics. Dining Tours in New Orleans provide a simple way to sample the best of New Orleans food and drink without the hassle of reservations, traffic, or choosing from the hundreds of amazing restaurants and bars. Visitors love Mississippi River Dining Cruises, offering premier sightseeing and buffet-style Creole and Cajun dining, and for the more adventurous foodies and drink connoisseurs, pub crawls and restaurant walking tours offer an affordable first-hand look into New Orleans cuisine. From learning to cook classic New Orleans meals, to simply tasting original drink concoctions including the Sazerac and Grasshopper, New Orleans Dining Tours have you covered.
1. Promo Code: RIVER99 for 10% OFF Dinner Cruises
2. Promo Code: COOK45 for 10% OFF NOLA Cooking Class
3. Promo Code: NOLA55 for 10% OFF NOLA Pub Crawl
4. Promo Code: TASTE7 for 5% OFF Restaurant Tour
New Orleans' Plantation Country holds several of the most magnificent and historically significant homes in the American South. Guided tours inform history-lovers on the old-south, a time when New Orleans was a leading source of cotton and sugar. Antique furniture, decorations, and historic architecture not seen anywhere else is featured in these marvelous estates dating back more than two centuries! Choose your favorite plantation, including mansions featured in TV and Hollywood blockbuster movies, or combine tours to visit multiple plantations and nearby ancient swamp lands! Many plantations offer on-site dining offering classic Louisiana recipes, and FREE Motor Coach transportation.
1. Promo Code: PLANT13 for 10% OFF Select Plantations
2. Promo Code: CMBO15 for 5% OFF Plantation Combo Tours
New Orleans Haunted Tours
Considered by many the most haunted city in the nation, NOLA ghost tours rank among the best. Featured in TV shows and travel guides, New Orleans haunted tours are both terrifying and educational, visiting thrilling locations with documented supernatural activity! There is no better time than Fall, specifically the month of October, to experience NOLA haunted tours, not only for atmosphere, but for savings. The year's biggest discounts are offered in the fall months, with tours featuring voodoo, vampires, and ghosts offered to aspiring ghoul hunters!
1. Promo Code: NOLA55 for 10% OFF NOLA Haunted Tours
2. Save 40% on select combination Haunted Tours!
Full List of Discount New Orleans Haunted Tours
New Orleans Sightseeing Tours
Explore the city and the see the sights of one of Travel & Leisure Magazine's 2014 Top 10 Cities to Visit in the World! Whether by sea or by ground, on a steamboat or segway, New Orleans' sightseeing tours are the most effective and efficient way to experience New Orleans. The most popular city tour of 2015 has been the Hop On Hop Off Double Decker Bus Tour. With 18 stops, unlimited 3 day access, and FREE walking tours included in the ticket price, this New Orleans Bus Tour is unbeatable for both the casual and hardcore tourist! Visit the Audubon Zoo, New Orleans swamp country, or the famous "Mardi Gras World" where floats are kept and maintained for the historic event, on a New Orleans Sightseeing Tour.
1. Promo Code: BUS99 for 10% OFF NOLA Bus Tours
2. Promo Code: RIVER99 for 10% OFF River Cruises
3. Promo Code: NLA15 for 10% OFF Zoo and/or Aquarium Entry
4. Promo Code: SWAMP43 for 10% OFF NOLA Swamp Tours
5. Promo Code: SEG99 for 5% OFF French Quarter Segway Tour
Full List of Discount New Orleans Sightseeing Tours
New Orleans Dining Tours
The "City of Chefs" stays true to its name with some of the most original and delicious food on the planet! Creole and Cajun style cuisine originated on the streets of New Orleans, and has been perfected by years of faithful practice. Some of the most celebrated chefs in pop culture, including Emeril Lagasse and John Besh, have grown to fame cooking in NOLA, and legendary restaurants including Antoine's and Commander's Palace are not only historic landmarks, but home to extraordinary meals revered by food critics. Dining Tours in New Orleans provide a simple way to sample the best of New Orleans food and drink without the hassle of reservations, traffic, or choosing from the hundreds of amazing restaurants and bars. Visitors love Mississippi River Dining Cruises, offering premier sightseeing and buffet-style Creole and Cajun dining, and for the more adventurous foodies and drink connoisseurs, pub crawls and restaurant walking tours offer an affordable first-hand look into New Orleans cuisine. From learning to cook classic New Orleans meals, to simply tasting original drink concoctions including the Sazerac and Grasshopper, New Orleans Dining Tours have you covered.
1. Promo Code: RIVER99 for 10% OFF Dinner Cruises
2. Promo Code: COOK45 for 10% OFF NOLA Cooking Class
3. Promo Code: NOLA55 for 10% OFF NOLA Pub Crawl
4. Promo Code: TASTE7 for 5% OFF Restaurant Tour
Full List of Discount New Orleans Dining Tours
New Orleans Plantation Tours
New Orleans' Plantation Country holds several of the most magnificent and historically significant homes in the American South. Guided tours inform history-lovers on the old-south, a time when New Orleans was a leading source of cotton and sugar. Antique furniture, decorations, and historic architecture not seen anywhere else is featured in these marvelous estates dating back more than two centuries! Choose your favorite plantation, including mansions featured in TV and Hollywood blockbuster movies, or combine tours to visit multiple plantations and nearby ancient swamp lands! Many plantations offer on-site dining offering classic Louisiana recipes, and FREE Motor Coach transportation.
1. Promo Code: PLANT13 for 10% OFF Select Plantations
2. Promo Code: CMBO15 for 5% OFF Plantation Combo Tours
Full List of Discount New Orleans Plantation Tours
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