The cultural hub in the heart of the north African country is in the midst of an artistic renaissance, according to Travel and Leisure. The opening of the YSL Museum (dedicated entirely to the work of legendary fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent) and the upcoming launch of a high-profile African art fair have added to the city’s prominent gallery spaces, doubling down on the Marrakesh’s historic reputation as a haven for artists and writers.
New Orleans, Louisiana..New Orleans has rejuvenated itself since the 2005 devastation of Hurricane Katrina with investment in the arts, dining and hospitality. The Central Business District — which for years was solely just that — now boasts four new hotels, each with equipped with a rooftop bar. Tourists and residents alike can stumble into citywide art shows, according to Travel and Leisure, and Mardi Gras remains as big an event as ever. But perhaps most tempting is New Orleans eclectic mix of creole and cajun-fusion dining options.
