Mark your calendars, music lovers! The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival returns April 23 - May 3, 2026, and I'm here to help you navigate one of the world's greatest music celebrations from my home base at Jean Lafitte House, right on the edge of the French Quarter.

The short-term rental landscape in New Orleans has dramatically shifted as over 1,000 unlicensed Airbnb properties were recently removed from the platform following the city's enforcement of rigorous new permitting regulations. This massive purge, which began in August 2025, represents one of the most significant changes to New Orleans tourism accommodations in years, leaving many travelers scrambling to find alternative lodging options for their French Quarter visits.