native New Orleanians know, asking for a “go-cup” anywhere else in the country simply produces blank stares. In the French Quarter, getting a go-cup and transferring your drink from glass to plastic to take it outside on the way to the next bar is a ritual and a tradition.

The French Quarter is a melting pot of French, Spanish, Cajun and Creole influences that all add up to a very American neighborhood. Born as a French territory in 1718 and raised by the Spanish until the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, the French Quarter today reflects and embraces the diversity of the U.S.A.

Parking in the French Quarter is often hard to find and always expensive. If the hotel offers parking, take it. Public lots are just as expensive and not as secure. Street parking is a gamble, and many a vacation has been ruined by costly parking tickets and towing. Meter Maids are everywhere and take their jobs very seriously. ALWAYS look for signs before parking on a French Quarter street, and if possible just leave the car at home.

The French Quarter is the crown jewel of New Orleans, and as such is heavily patrolled and protected 24 hours a day by the New Orleans Police Department. While crime is very low in the neighborhood, common sense is a necessity when traveling in any large and unfamiliar city. Be sure to carry a map of the area to avoid wandering off of the beaten path, and use extra care at night to stay where people are.

The city of New Orleans is not required to close its bars at any particular time. This means that a bar may stay open around-the-clock, 24 hours a day, and many in the French Quarter do just that. Not all bars serve all night, many close at 2 a.m., 4 a.m. or 6 a.m., or simply whenever the last customer finally staggers home. Most bars enforce an “18 to enter, 21 to drink” law at the door, although many choose to require all patrons to be 21 to enter.

A little bit of Mardi Gras lasts all year long on Bourbon Street. Beads, boas and general revelry are condoned and even encouraged. Contrary to popular belief, public nudity is not legal anywhere in New Orleans, but that doesn’t stop some of the more intoxicated visitors. For a more genteel, civilized French Quarter experience, simply stay off of Bourbon Street. There are another 20 historic, charming and fun streets to explore, after all!

The Garden District of New Orleans is celebrated for its stately homes and lush greenery. When staying in the French Quarter, the St. Charles Streetcar is easily accessible for the scenic trip up the Avenue, and many other attractions such as the French Market, Bourbon Street, Harrah’s Casino and the Aquarium of the Americas are within easy walking distance. The Garden District area is mostly residential, and while we at FrenchQuarter.

That’s up to you. If you have a car in New Orleans or went there with someone who does, great. Otherwise, we can help you with phone numbers or cab companies or you can walk (it’s a little over 2 miles).

The area it occupies is the same 6x13 block area laid out in 1722 as the original City of New Orleans. Source: http://www.frenchquartercitizens.com/

We can't recommend specific properties, but would suggest you visit our website's hotel directory at www.neworleanstravelinformation.com to get an idea of what's available for the time period you're visiting. You can peruse the entire listings and/or book online.

No one is allowed to consume alcohol on Bondi, Tamarama or Bronte beaches and neighbouring parks as well as the public streets in Bondi's Town Centre particularly on Christmas Day and New Years Eve. Police and security staff will strictly enforce the alcohol free zones to make sure people only drink within licensed premises and events within the area. Sober Santa and Alcohol Free Zone signage are placed in the beach and park areas as well Bondi's Town Centre.

Transfer students must first send an unofficial copy of their transcripts to the engineering advising staff. This is in addition to the official transcript you had your college/s send to the UCSC Admissions Office. The staff will evaluate what credit you will get toward the major and contact you about what classes you should be taking in your first quarter on campus. You cannot enroll in any courses for the major on campus until this has been done.

If you're lucky, they might cross the road in front of you while you're on a game drive. However you will never see wild animals too close to towns or villages. Apart from protected areas, humans are still the biggest danger and enemy for animals, so they will try to stay well away from us where they are not in protected areas.

My systems are nothing like the mass produced rugs that other companies offer. That is why we are considered to be the best in the world by most Internet Hair loss sites.

The New York Police Department will begin closing down access to Times Square starting at 43rd Street and Broadway and moving north as revelers arrive. The exact times that these blocks close to pedestrian and vehicular traffic will depend on when the revelers begin arriving. It is likely that there will be no vehicular traffic on either Broadway or Seventh Avenue as of approximately 4:00 p.m. Vehicles will most likely have difficulty traveling across town after 6:00 p.m.

Once public streets are annexed, the City is responsible for minimum maintenance of the streets. Current City policy is that the City will not pay for graveling unpaved streets. For roads that are already graded and graveled, the City will spread the gravel and level the street if the homeowners pay for the gravel. The City is responsible for snow removal. Annexation does not require that the streets be brought up to city standard paving with curb and gutter.

The first ballet school was in France, and the terminology was crystallized there. Nearly everything in ballet is described by a French word or phrase. (You even wish dancers good luck in French.

Refunds for the Telecom Fee will be handled the same way they are for house dues. The fee won't be prorated - rather, you will get a full credit if you move out before a certain point, and no credit after that. Currently, refunds are approved for housing contracts ending before the fifth Saturday of the quarter. The refund will happen automatically when you get refunded for room & board.

Most students opt for the two-year program for working professionals. They complete two 3-credit courses each term, taken back-to-back to enable them to focus on one course at a time. Students in the full-time, one-year, program complete four courses each term, two at a time.

Yes. While most runners and cyclists know the importance of hydrating, some don't realize over-hydrating can dangerously lower blood sodium levels-a condition known as hyponatremia. Hyponatremia seems most common in female and beginning marathoners and triathletes for two reasons. One, they are on the race course for many hours, losing lots of sodium in sweat. Two, they are hypervigilant about staying hydrated.

Drinking too much soda can throw you into a “sugar high.” Be aware how much sugar you are taking in. The high may feel good, but don’t forget you will come back down.

Yes but it is not recommended. Alcohol has many calories and will not help on your progress with your weight loss.

For those who don't want to ingest any additional calories then we suggest six or more glasses of water each day. Low fat milk (Skim or 1%) is a great alternative but keep in mind an 8 oz glass contains 90-110 calories.

Many people have over the years, and many still do. The water is strong tasting. A public drinking fountain on Main street, just west of the Inn at Soap Lake has a spigot for both regular and Soap Lake water. More than once throughout the summer, people will drive up with several empty gallons jugs they will proceed to fill with Soap Lake water.

You can drink Gatorade anytime you are thirsty. Gatorade is not just for serious athletes, but can benefit all of us who enjoy being physically active.