Laurie's light travel travel tips

Alone. That's my best advice. And for those who have never been alone on New Year’s Eve, well yes, it is difficult but it has its perks: - being able to toggle between Andy and Anderson and Ryan Seacrest without enduring The Scowl - having your cake and eating it, too - falling asleep early without feeling guilty If you are married and/or live with your family, give everyone a kazoo. But the person who blows it before the ball at Times Square drops must sit quietly for an hour. Another game is something I made up long ago and used to play with my mom. Ask one question, on any topic, but first answer yourself. This is a fun and enlightening activity (my mom used to like to imagine the color of her bridesmaids’ dresses). Whatever you do, don't go out, unless it is a simple stroll about the neighborhood. Mask wearing is easily tossed asunder when one is drunk (I can only imagine). Walks release endorphins and help one work off that quarantine 15 some of us might be lugging around!

In honor of Mardi Gras today (Feb 25) here's a brief list of reasons to visit the Big Easy this year, with a little assist from New Orleans & Co. 1. Sip a Sazerac at the Sazerac House: A new addition to New Orleans in Fall 2019, this attraction is dedicated to the famous spirit, a local variation of a cognac or whiskey cocktail. On the corner of Canal and Magazine, the historic building houses "a sensory experience that will take you through the history of cocktail culture in New Orleans. Learn the methods of distilling whiskey, taste some bitters and perfect the Sazerac yourself." You can taste the eponymously named mixed drink at the Roosevelt Hotel's Sazerac Bar , "where it has been served to everyone who’s anyone since 1938. No serious cocktail connoisseur would leave town without discovering it either here or at another fine restaurant or bar in the city. The recipe is a little complicated but well worth the result." 2. Napoleon House : There

January 18th Simulcast on BBC AMERICA, AMC, IFC and SundanceTV Highlight Ways To Support Australian Relief Efforts BBC America has issued the following press release: In response to the widespread devastation caused by the fires in Australia, BBC AMERICA’s upcoming nature documentary series on the seven continents, Seven Worlds, One Planet, will now begin with the Australia episode and will inform viewers of how they can support relief efforts. The Sir David Attenborough-narrated series begins Saturday, January 18, at 9pm/8c on BBC AMERICA, AMC, IFC and SundanceTV. There are ways you can help today, visit BBCA.com/howtohelp , which features links for more information and details from organizations who are helping on the ground. “Seven Worlds, One Planet is a series about the majesty and fragility of our planet, capturing precious stories of wildlife at a pivotal moment,” said Sarah Barnett, President Entertainment Group + AMC Studios, AMC Networks. “The catastrophic wildf