'New Orleans For Dummies, 4th Edition', has been completely rewritten in 2006 following the disaster of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath in 2005. Author Julia Kamysz Lane and her husband are still repairing their home in Old Lakeview (once flooded with 5 feet of water), and she candidly discusses her experiences and gives you the facts about New Orleans, without any sugar-coating. Find out which areas are still under water, which areas are still inhabitable, which restaurants and hotels are still open, and what the locals think about rebuilding efforts, the federal response, renewed tourism, and more. You'll get all the practical information you need to visit the city, from transportation tips to jazz recommendations, plus an in-depth look at Katrina and the issues that still face the city:
- Who are the key figures (local and national) making the decisions that will affect the future of the city? Who wants to rebuild the city and who doesn't?
- How will Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest operate in the next few years?
- How does one "tour" the battered city of New Orleans in a tasteful manner?
- Where can readers contribute money to the city and/or volunteer?
This guide answers all the questions a visitor to New Orleans might have.
