If you’re looking for a trending international destination for your next getaway, consider Tbilisi, Georgia. According to Condé Nast Traveler, Tbilisi was one of the best places to visit in 2018. The city lies on the banks of the Kura River, at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. Tbilisi is full of historic architecture, museums, theaters and universities, along with sports enthusiasts, a growing nightlife and a delectable food scene.

Thankfully, there are plenty of regular, relatively inexpensive flights between New Orleans and Tbilisi. We pulled from travel site Skyscanner to provide you with a short list of flights and hotels handpicked with the trendy adventurer in mind. (Prices and availability are current as of publication and subject to change.)

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Cheapest Tbilisi flights

The cheapest flights between New Orleans and Tbilisi are if you leave on June 11 and return from Georgia on June 18. Turkish Airlines currently has roundtrip tickets for $959.

There are also deals to be had in August. If you fly out of New Orleans on Aug. 15 and return from Tbilisi on Aug. 20, jetBlue can get you there and back for $985 roundtrip.

Top Tbilisi hotels

To plan your accommodations, here are two of Tbilisi’s top-rated hotels, according to Skyscanner, that we selected based on price, proximity to things to do and customer satisfaction.

The Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel, Tbilisi, Rose Revolution Square 1)

If you're looking to treat yourself, consider The Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel, Tbilisi. The hotel has a five-star rating on Skyscanner, and rooms are currently available for $239.

Set in the heart of Tbilisi, this hotel is close to Tbilisi Opera and Ballet Theatre, Kashveti Church and Freedom Square.

The Tbilisi Marriott Hotel (Rustaveli Avenue 13)

If you're looking to splurge on top quality, try The Tbilisi Marriott Hotel, which has rooms for $250/night.

Local restaurant picks

If you're looking to snag a bite at one of Tbilisi's many quality eateries, here are a couple of popular culinary destinations from Skyscanner's listings that will help keep you satiated.

Machakhela (23 Tumaniani St.)

If you're looking for a local favorite, head to Machakhela, which has an average of 4.7 stars out of 19 reviews on Skyscanner.

"This is was our first attempt with Georgian food, and it was exquisite," wrote visitor Mitchell. "The khachapuri and khinkali were out of this world! Authentic Georgian cuisine and great saperavi wine by the glass."

Coffeesta (Rustaveli Avenue)

Don't forget the essentials: where to get your coffee fix. For a popular option, check out Coffeesta, with 4.4 stars from five reviews.

"The coffee here is great, but what I really love is the location right on Rustaveli Avenue," wrote reviewer Robert. "Try to grab a seat outside if you can and enjoy the amazing people-watching."

Featured Tbilisi attractions

To round out your trip, Tbilisi offers plenty of popular attractions worth visiting. Here are some top recommendations, based on Skyscanner's descriptions and reviews.

Clock Tower (13 Ioane Shavteli St.)

The top-rated visitor attraction in Tbilisi, according to Skyscanner, is the Clock Tower.

"This unique structure near the entrance of Tbilisi's old city sets the tone for the artsy and cute little world of the city's old town," wrote visitor Jenny. "It's more of a leaning tower and a steel beam seems to hold it in place. There are cafes and restaurants around the tower so get a seat on a patio and enjoy the view."

National Botanical Garden of Georgia (12 Bambis Rigi St.)

Then, there's the National Botanical Garden of Georgia.

"Small but pretty botanical garden in the heart of the old town," wrote visitor Maria. "You can access it either from the upper cable car station or from a street near the old mosque. There is a nice waterfall inside, the garden itself is mostly very natural — just the way it would look like if there was no city around."

The Sioni Cathedral (3 Sioni St.)

Finally, spend some time at The Sioni Cathedral.

"Amazingly grand cathedral, beautifully built and with a very nice big staircase leading to it, perfect for snapping the best pictures of this fabulously decorated church," wrote visitor Mitchell.

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