I went to New Orleans at the begininng of July for my first post-Katrina trip there and it was fantastic. The French Quarter is as beautiful and exciting as ever. Bourbon Street comes alive at night. The food is still the best in the world. I rented a car and took half a day to go explore some of the areas destroyed by the hurricane and it was an incredible opportunity to put the devestation in perspective and witness a part of history. I would recommend a trip to New Orleans now more than ever. I will certainly be going back at my earliest opportunity, but until then walk down Bourbon St. and drink a hurricane for me!