MADE Magazine Issue 6 - English January / February 2016 | Page 58

T
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MADE BY: CARRI COWAN

Weekend Getaway: New Orleans
I suggest you drop a few pounds in preparation for this

in mind it may not be in the French Quarter. Leave the rookies

destination, because eating, drinking and dancing are the main

on Bourbon St. and head towards Frenchman’s Street for music

things that you will do. And you know what? That’s quite alright.

and dance that’s a lot less sloppy and a little more grown and

Cajun and Creole cooking receives worldwide recognition for its

sexy. Going for Jazzfest guarantees a lively city, but I suspect

rich, hearty flavor…and justifiably so. Gumbo, catfish po’ boys,

New Orleans needs no reason to party. Appropriate for a quick

and beignets are on my menu every time that I visit. You may be

baecation or a girl’s getaway, the N.O. is a no brainer destination

tempted to resort to the tourist trap restaurants downtown, but

for those looking for food and fun.

live a little and ask a local where his or her favorite is, keeping

Caribbean Quickie: Belize
The close proximity of the Caribbean Islands to the U.S. has

food, friendly island hospitality and jumpin’ nightlife can all be

made it a default destination for Americans looking for R&R.

fulfilled in Belize. Pristine beaches that haven’t been run over by

My suggestion stretches you outside of the “already done”

tourists plus the fact that everyone else hasn’t posted it all over

Jamaica/Cancun/DR medley. Although Belize is technically in

IG are the deal closers for me. One note- Belize is a bit more

Central America you will find West Indian culture to be incredibly

involved to get to, most resorts are on islands accessible by ferry

present, due to the large number of Jamaican slaves that were

boat only. Go during Lobsterfest in June to guarantee liveliness

imported there in the 17th century. That craving for West Indian

and fun.

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