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New Orleans

Cruising

Let's get digital

Joanna Hall There was a time not long ago when cruise ships didn't even have a phone guests could use. Now they're a haven of high-tech gizmos.

United States

Shake that thang

Preservation Hall band.

Rob McFarland hears the jazz men testify as New Orleans musical history comes to life at Preservation Hall.

USA

Beyond Bourbon Street

Lafitte National Historic Park & Preserve, near New Orleans, Louisiana.

From seeing how hurricane-ravaged suburbs are rebuilding to an up-close look at basking alligators, New Orleans has a tour for just about everybody, writes Katrina Lobley.

USA

The Big Easy's hit haunt

Hotel Monteleone.

The Monteleone in New Orleans has hosted plenty of celebrities, even its share of ghosts and writers.

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Travellers Tips

Expert advice

Tripologist: US road trip all adds up

Michael Gebicki A mate and I plan to fly to San Francisco, hire a motor home with shower and toilet and drive across the USA. Are we stupid?

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Budget airline relents on free water for long-haul flights

Boeing jet generic

12:15pm | Budget airline Norwegian is to serve free drinking water and will accept cash payments on long-haul flights after thirsty passengers were left high and dry for up to 12 hours, it said on Wednesday.

How not to be rude to tourists, Paris-style

11:19am | One of the world's most visited cities but also famous for its rudeness, Paris has embarked on a campaign to improve its reputation and better cater to the needs of tourists.

Mid-air explosion: Qantas staff sue for trauma

PAUL BIBBY 12:18pm | Qantas crew members who were on QF32 when its engine exploded mid-air two years ago have initiated a class action lawsuit against the aircraft's engine manufacturer over psychological trauma they say they have suffered as a result of the incident.

The world's most popular international airline is ... Ryanair?

OLIVER SMITH 4:40pm | It charges up to $115 to print your boarding pass for you, yet passengers still can't get enough of controversial budget airline.

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