Where to celebrate Mardi Gras (that's not in New Orleans) 🎉

Plus, is travel insurance for a cruise worth it? Your questions answered Having trouble viewing this email? [Click Here]( [10best logo]( [forward this email]( [Where to celebrate Mardi Gras beyond New Orleans, including Mobile, St. Louis, and more]( [Where to celebrate Mardi Gras beyond New Orleans, including Mobile, St. Louis, and more]( Everyone knows about Mardi Gras in New Orleans, the festive Carnival season filled with parades, balls, and parties that ends when Lent begins. But there are plenty of other cities with their own annual Fat Tuesday bacchanals. Many, of course, are in Louisiana, where Mardi Gras is a legal holiday. You’ll find huge celebrations held all throughout the state, from Shreveport and Natchitoches in the north to Baton Rouge and Lafayette in the south. Louisianans don’t have all the fun, however. There are other raucous pre-Lent festivals filled with beads, bands, and other seasonal bacchanalia. Here are four Mardi Gras celebrations beyond New Orleans worth checking out. Note that officially Mardi Gras 2024 takes place on February 13, but the Carnival season begins as early as the first week of January in some locations, with the largest parades and parties happening around the weekend of February 10-11. [Read the Story]( [share on facebook]( [share on twitter]( [share on pinterest]( [Is travel insurance for a cruise worth it? What it covers, and why you should consider it]( [Is travel insurance for a cruise worth it? What it covers, and why you should consider it]( Ocean and river cruises have significantly gained in popularity among all age groups over the past few years. And it's no wonder: It’s a delight to unpack once and watch the world float by from the comfort of your stateroom on the best new cruise ships. Because of the relaxing nature of a cruise vacation, many people might not think of purchasing travel insurance. But there are many compelling reasons why cruise insurance should be included in your cruise expenditures. Here are some expert tips to ensure smooth sailing. [Read the Story]( [share on facebook]( [share on twitter]( [share on pinterest]( [10best logo]( Trusted Travel + Lifestyle Advice [visit us on facebook]( [visit us on twitter]( [visit us on pinterest]( [visit us on pinterest]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 32 E Broad St, Greenville, SC 29601 Need to unsubscribe? [Click Here](