The Omni Royal Crescent -- in the city's Arts District, two blocks from the French Quarter -- is offering three nights for the price of two with its "Linger Longer Package." Rates start at $99 per night; the deal is available through December 31. Use promotional code "LINGER" when making reservations (www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/NewOrleansRoyalCrescent.aspx; 1-504-527-0006). The Astor Crowne Plaza is offering a special rate of $101 during the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience, May 25-29. This rate includes valet parking. Looking to get closer to the action? The hotel also has a two-night Grand Tasting Package starting at $362 ($181 per night). The offer includes two tickets to the Grand Tasting and valet parking. Call 888-696-4806 to book.

Vikings fans, take note: Sun Country has a charter flight heading to New Orleans for the much touted Vikings vs. Saints rematch September 9. The cost is $449 round trip coach class and $599 first class; game tickets are not included. Price includes ground transportation from the New Orleans airport to Louisiana Superdome for tailgating. The flight will leave out of MSP's Terminal 2 at 9:15a.m. on gameday, Thursday, Sept. 9, and will depart out of the New Orleans Airport following the game, returning to MSP at 1:15 a.m. on Friday morning. A search for an alternative found a $395 Delta flight; returning to MSP on Friday morning at 7:15, it would require a hotel room.To make your reservations on the Sun Country flight, call 1-800-359-6786 or go to suncountry.com.