Jazz, Charm, and Chic Chaos

Taylor arrived in New Orleans and swept into The Roosevelt Hotel, where opulent chandeliers and a historic vibe made her feel at home. After a chic café au lait, she opened her Travel Advances app for a dose of Crescent City inspiration.

Her day began with a stroll down Magazine Street, where she explored eclectic boutiques and snagged a vintage silk scarf that practically hummed with history. On Tommy Talk, she shared an aesthetic flat lay featuring the scarf, captioning: “NOLA’s got secrets—and I’m wearing them.”

Lunch at Café du Monde was a powdered sugar dream. As Taylor devoured beignets and sipped chicory coffee, a fellow diner commented on her glowing energy. She replied with a wink, “It’s all about ambiance—and maybe the sugar rush.”

Afternoon adventures brought Taylor to the Garden District, where she wandered beneath moss-draped oaks and admired antebellum mansions. A tour guide asked if she was interested in local ghost stories, but Taylor, ever playful, said, “Only if they’re as charming as I am.”

Dinner at Commander’s Palace was pure decadence, from turtle soup to flambéed bananas Foster. Taylor’s Amex Gold swiped effortlessly, earning her bonus points on both flavor and flair. When a waiter asked if she’d return, Taylor teased, “If you promise to keep the flambé as fiery as me.”

Nightfall had Taylor stepping into the lively chaos of The Spotted Cat Music Club. With jazz beats swirling through the air, she danced with effortless joy, drawing the attention of a dashing saxophonist. Taylor coyly left before the night turned romantic, posting on Tommy Talk: “NOLA: music, mystery, and a touch of mischief.”

Back at The Roosevelt, Taylor let the sounds of New Orleans fade into the background as her Travel Advances app prepped her next conquest. The Big Easy had played its cards, but Taylor left it spellbound.