New Orleans to Spread Love this Valentine’s Day with Voodoo Magic WebsiteThis Valentine’s Day New Orleans wants everyone to forget romance. Inspired by the city’s long and rich Voodoo heritage, the New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau instead invites you to spread love by using the magic of New Orleans.
By: Shaun Walker ♥ How does WhodooYouLove.com, inspired by the city’s rich Voodoo heritage, generate spells? The website houses a spell generator that allows users to choose from four wish categories: love, wealth, success and health. After receiving the spell, users follow simple instructions to activate the spell such as sending love inspired text messages to friends. ♥ How does the Voodoo doll help cast the spell? Users can call on the powers of the Whodoo You Love Voodoo doll by downloading a custom doll with a heart for writing wishes that can be personalized with New Orleans themed accessories such as trumpets and beignets. The site also allows users to send mini Valentine’s cards to that special someone. ♥ How can you let the world know Whodoo You Love? Use the Twitter hashtag #WhodooYouLove to see what spells have been cast or Whodoo-ize your Facebook and Twitter profile pictures to show friends and followers that NOLA has cast a spell on you. ♥ Why is New Orleans the perfect city to spend Valentine’s Day this year? There’s a lot to love in New Orleans – from the people to the culture to the music, food and just the spirit of the city – and a romantic getaway in NOLA is anything but ordinary. Couples can take advantage of last minute deals to experience the magic of the city firsthand. -- ◆ Hotel Monteleone’s Romantic Interlude – Champagne and chocolate covered strawberries upon arrival, 3-course dinner at Arnaud’s Restaurant, breakfast at Brennan’s, café au lait and beignets at Café du Monde. Cost is $339.00 per night including tax and gratuity. ◆ Hyatt Regency New Orleans Valentine’s Package – Jazz show at the Hyatt featuring Anaïs St. John with dessert buffet and champagne and breakfast at 8 Block Kitchen & Bar. Cost is $239 for a one night stay, valid February 10 and 11. ◆ Windsor Court Valentine’s Day – Dozen roses, chocolate covered strawberries and sparkling wine in suite upon arrival and a four-course dinner prepared by Chef Drew Dzejak in The Grill Room. Cost is $399 per night during the week and $499 per night over the weekend, including tax and gratuities. Package valid February 12 – 14 and February 22 – March 4. ◆ Roosevelt Hotel Romance Package – Sparkling wine in room upon arrival, breakfast at hotel restaurant or room service and lunch and dinner for more than one night. Cost is $369 per night. ◆ Sheraton New Orleans Romance Package –Champagne, fruit and chocolates in room upon arrival and daily breakfast. Cost is $199 per night. ◆ Stage Door Canteen at the National WWII Museum –Recapture the romance of the 1940s and dance the night away to a 17-piece Victory Big Band with guest vocalists. A special Valentine’s menu will be created by Chef John Besh. Cost is $60 including tax and gratuity. MEDIA CONTACT: Kelly Schulz 504-566-5019 kschulz@neworleanscvb.com End
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