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B R I A N P O W E R S /G A L L E R Y S TO C K ; C H R I S T I A N H O R A N / FO U R S E A S O N S ; C O U R T E S Y O F T H E B R A N D S WHAT TO PACK DAY TO N I G HT Hit the ground running with pieces that can easily transition from the French Quarter to Magazine Street. -- BY TANVI CHHEDA new orleans PACK A BAG FOR three days, two nights in ynonymous with Mardi Gras, antebellum mansions, jazz, and stiff drinks, New Orleans, along the Mississippi River, continues to thrive as a rich and singular destination. Strategically chosen by the French due to its access to waterways, the city became part of the United States in 1803 with the monumental Louisiana Purchase. European, African, and Caribbean influences have permeated through the centuries to create a unique cultural mix. It's here you can sample Creole food and traditions. S It's here legendary trumpeter and singer Louis Armstrong popularized jazz with his infectious swing style. It's here Tennessee Williams, inspired by and enamored of the city's bohemian spirit, penned A Streetcar Named Desire. Diverse, architecturally striking neighborhoods can be found around every corner—from the quaint French Quarter and lush Garden District to the Marigny and Bywater with their shotgun houses in electric hues of turquoise, tangerine, and purple. These days, the past and present unapologetically coexist, with luxury hotels, classic cocktail bars, inventive restaurants, and engaging museums injecting the Crescent City with fresh energy and creativity. Day MORNING Easy access A getaway to the Big Easy shouldn't be hard, with direct flights on Southwest, Delta, American Airlines, and JetBlue from more than a dozen US cities. The pool at the Four Seasons Hotel Chartres Street in New Orleans's famed French Quarter SAINT LAURENT BY ANTHONY VACCARELLO blouse JOHANNA ORTIZ Nostalgica dress BOTTEGA VENETA Intrecciato duffle FERRAGAMO Gancini buckle sandals BALHAR B O U RSH O P S .CO M ; B UYI N G I N D E X , PAG E 20 6