The old man in a checked shirt shuffles past the St. Louis Cathedral and ducks into Pirate Alley unnoticed. He opens a black case and carefully assembles a LeBlanc clarinet with gold-plated hardware.

Had a long, tiring day? How about settling down on the sofa at home, shutting your eyes and just listening to the gentle trickle and babble of falling water? You don't need to be at a fancy resort to ...