Transport - RTA Review

Worst public transport experience

1*

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Considering it was leading up to Mardi Gras when we visited you would have thought that the public transport would be maximized and running as efficiently as possible... in fact the opposite seems to occur. Due to the multiple Mardi Gras parade routes it seemed that every street car was out of service for the entire period of Mardi Gras (something ridiculous like 2 months). Additionally, nowhere do they make this fact known so half the stops around central NO were full of people waiting for street cars that would never arrive. Furthermore, the bus component of the RTA is abysmal, they are terribly infrequent and it appeared that there wasn't a single route that went further than about 5km outside the city limits (i.e. to reach our hotel near the airport we always had to use a JET bus which is another company). All in all it is no wonder that a day pass costs $3; I bought one and wasn't able to use it once...

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g60864-d12687763-r752495355-RTA-New_Orleans_Louisiana.html

Attraction - Sam Houston Park Review

Green space in the city

4*

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We visited Sam Houston park during our time in Houston and it was a nice green space in the middle of the city. There are numerous historic houses in the park which are interesting to look at, and there are a few small ponds with statues and water features.

It is a nice place to come for an hour or so when the weather is nice, and it's free to go to. There is also a visitor centre which provides some information about the history of the houses and the park.

Overall, I would recommend visiting if you're exploring Houston city as it is centrally located and it's a nice green space to have a stroll.

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g56003-d139741-r752466603-Sam_Houston_Park-Houston_Texas.html

Restaurant - Cafe Beignet on Royal Review

Delicious but busy

4*

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We decided to go to Cafe Beignet after seeing reviews on TA. The cafe itself has a really nice interior with old framed photos and an old fashioned vibe. The cafe staff were also very efficient and polite.

You can get a portion of 3 Beignets for $4 which is reasonable as they are quite big and filling, and there are also a variety of coffees, drinks and bakery treats to choose from.

The only negative of this place is the limited capacity for the huge demand. The queues are regularly out of the door, which of course is a good sign with regards to the standard of food, but it does taint the experience when you are all bunched up waiting for your order and there are no seats available. If the cafe was bigger and had more tables it would be a far more enjoyable experience.

Overall, the beignets are fresh and delicious but I wouldn't guarantee that you'll get a seat to enjoy them.

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g60864-d492474-r752466735-Cafe_Beignet_on_Royal-New_Orleans_Louisiana.html