If winter has you craving a little warmth — and maybe a little brass-band energy — head to New Orleans.

The Omni Royal Orleans sits just two blocks from Bourbon Street, close enough to feel the beat but far enough to sleep through it. The hotel’s marble floors and wrought-iron balconies hint at its history, but nothing here feels stuffy. Spend the afternoon poolside with skyline views, then grab a seat at the Rib Room, where martinis flow and prime rib spins on giant French rotisseries. It’s classic New Orleans: rich, a little over the top, and endlessly charming. The kind of place that reminds you why getting away — even just for a weekend — can reset everything.