posted 05-28-2005 17:16            

I've been reading it over several days and I now know where my next trip will be...New Orleans. It has been 15+ years since I went and I am ready for another gastronomic extravaganza.

I already have a Hawaii trip booked, two Orlandos (one with grandkids and one just the two of us), a Palm Springs fall getaway and just got home from the requisite Williamsburg week. Mexico doesn't inspire me, I no longer ski so winter in the mountains is a no go, and I have all of California at my doorstep anytime. Europe is just too far & too expensive right now. But New Orleans sounds like just the ticket.

What are my chances for a non holiday, non monsoon season trade? I've got a strong trader. Thanks to all of you for the inspiration!

posted 05-29-2005 10:45            

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Originally posted by barndweller:
What are my chances for a non holiday, non monsoon season trade? I've got a strong trader. Thanks to all of you for the inspiration!

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If youīre flexible about when you go, put your request in about a year in advance or so, and you donīt insist on one particular resort, your chances with a good trader are pretty good. Avoid the summer months -- itīs too hot and humid then. If you have a particularly good trader, SFX has been pretty good at getting people even holiday trades.

Also, if you have a really good trader, there are many of us that own (some of which are holiday weeks) who would probably consider a direct trade, as well.

posted 05-29-2005 12:06               

I went to Praline connection at Frenchmen St. first time 3 years ago and South Peters last year while at Plaza Suite for the first part of Mardi Gras and no comparison.

I think S. Peter runs more of a buffet and a lot of the stuff is not the right temperature or under the hot lamp to long (dried out) when I went there. I went for the Gospel brunch and the food was only a 5 versus 9 at Frenchmen but the entertainment was kind of fun.

posted 05-29-2005 12:11               

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Originally posted by barndweller:
What are my chances for a non holiday, non monsoon season trade? I've got a strong trader. Thanks to all of you for the inspiration!

Julie

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Julie,

There are some for rents ads for New Orleans from time to time on TUG classified. That is how I got a rental at Plaza Suites last year in Feb for early part of Mardi Gras

On the exchange front, there are also listings on direct exchanges and possible exchanges on TUG..