Paul Oswell
Contributing Writer
Contributing Writer
Paul Oswell is a contributing writer for Condé Nast Traveler. He has been a travel writer and journalist since 1999, reporting from all seven continents for The Guardian, The Sunday Times, Travel + Leisure, and Dorling Kindersley travel guides, among many other publications. He edits the online travel magazine Shandy Pockets. He has lived in New Orleans since 2010, and he now finds it hard to imagine living anywhere else.
15 Best Hotels in Savannah
Starting with a Southern Gothic mansion.
Fontainebleau
The design of this essentially launched the so-called Miami-Modern style, and the resort dominates its stretch of Miami Beach.
24 Best Bars in New Orleans
In the spiritual home of the cocktail, there's no shortage of storied places to drink.
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21 Best Hotels in New Orleans
Our favorite places to stay in the Big Easy.
The Will and the Way
A downtown New Orleans watering hole with a focus on wine—and a few fun cocktails.
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Beachbum Berry's Latitude 29
A slick and inventive tiki operation in NOLA's French Quarter
Courtyard Brewery
This nano-brewery and neighborhood bar in the Lower Garden District has a confident, come-what-may attitude that’s immediately welcoming.
Bar Marilou
A truly striking library, with scarlet bookshelves, orange ceilings, and tiger-striped carpets.
Avenue Pub
It's been a beacon for serious beer fans in New Orleans for years.
Kimpton Hotel Fontenot
A bold addition to the CBD.
The Windsor Court
The Windsor Court Hotel is a singular experience in New Orleans, like British high society brought to the Big Easy.
Maison de la Luz
A bejewelled takeover in historic New Orleans.
The Alida, Savannah, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
A great value for such memorable design.
Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans
Set in a landmark tower overlooking the Mississippi River, it's all about understated elegance.
Pontchartrain Hotel
Attention to design details and value for money make The Pontchartrain Hotel a must-stay.
Virgin Hotels New Orleans
Not far from the nightclubs of Bourbon Street, this upscale spot is fun and fabulous.
Royal Sonesta Hotel New Orleans
This Bourbon Street staple sees a parade of tourists and visitors looking to stay in the heart of the action.
The 23 Best Things to Do in New Orleans
This city is so much more than Bourbon Street.