Spirits, Succulent Cuisine and the Soul of N'Awlins Lot #10
Perhaps the best way to describe New Orleans is with a palette of the most vibrant colors - from jazz music to riverboats, Creole cuisine to the French Quarter, the Big Easy has earned its flamboyant reputation, and this is the perfect opportunity for you to explore the rich heritage that continues today! Explore all that New Orleans has to offer on a city tour, or acquaint yourself with some of its unexpected (possibly unwanted) and mystifying inhabitants on the nighttime Ghosts and Spirits Walking Tour! You could get into a spirited exploration of the city as you make your way to historic bars and sample classic concoctions on the Original Cocktail Walking Tour, or try a class at the New Orleans School of Cooking; either way you can savor the food at either Commander's Palace, where modern New Orleans cooking meets haute Creole, or at Mr. B's Bistro where you can dine on fresh regional cuisine in the heart of the French Quarter.
A tour of the city will illuminate the fact that music is always nearby, supplied by the tolling bells of St. Louis Cathedral, the clanging of streetcars, and the rhythms of Dixieland Jazz. Sweeten things up by stopping for a café au lait and beignets at a sidewalk café. The thorough and fascinating introduction to the endless variety that is New Orleans includes such highlights as the Superdome, St. Charles Avenue, the French Quarter and Jackson Square. You could also opt for some paranormal activity on a nighttime walking Ghosts and Spirits Tour of the French Quarter! New Orleans is known as "the most haunted city in America", and you'll learn about the history of the colorful characters who have lived, died and chosen to remain in this 300-year old European city. Enter several haunted sites and listen to ghostly stories about the haunted hotels and the courthouse -- you'll even visit a former slave exchange! Will you see any of the ghosts that occupy the famous Bourbon Orleans Hotel, Quadroon Ballroom, orphanage and convent? Staff and guests report regular ghost sightings - maybe you will, too!
You can also opt to see the other 'spirited' side of New Orleans on a fun and informative cocktail tour! You'll rub shoulders with local imbibers at historic bars and restaurants and sip on classic concoctions like the Sazerac and Pimm's Cup. Immerse yourself in 2.5 hours of sampling and storytelling from your guide and savvy mixologists, and learn the famous – and sometimes scandalous – histories of drink and drinking culture in New Orleans. From Cajun to Creole, and French to fabulous, New Orleans is a city of flavors! The entertaining classes offered at the New Orleans School of Cooking are held in a renovated molasses warehouse, built in the early 1800s in the heart of the French Quarter.
Come hungry and ready for a hearty meal at one of two New Orleans fixtures! Since 1880, Commander's Palace has been a New Orleans landmark known for the award winning quality of its food and many commodious dining rooms. From your first sip of a Sazerac to your last crumb of bread pudding soufflé, you'll be pampered and delighted – and that's what New Orleans is all about! Renowned for its fresh Creole cuisine, Mr. B's Bistro, a New Orleans institution, is right in the heart of the French Quarter. Considered the original New Orleans gourmet bistro, Mr. B's Bistro uses only the freshest, local ingredients in its dishes, creating culinary masterpieces from fried oysters on the half shell, to rich country-style gumbo, scrumptious crab cakes to the classic shrimp and grits!
You have three fantastic options for accommodations around the grand city of New Orleans, each offering a unique experience. Step into timeless hospitality at the elegant Windsor Court Hotel, where you'll find that luxury is in the details. From the hotel's essential amenities to its superb art collection of paintings and sculptures dating back to the 17th century, to its impressive collection of awards, the Windsor Court Hotel is one of New Orleans' treasures. Laissez le bon temps rouler (Let the good times roll) at the fully restored and completely renovated Hyatt Centric French Quarter New Orleans. Renowned as one of the landmark hotels of the French Quarter, this stately hotel is located adjacent to famed Bourbon Street within walking distance of the city's most popular attractions. Or experience one of the most unique New Orleans hotels in the French Quarter, the Maison Dupuy. Located only two blocks from the heart of Bourbon Street in the city's geographical center, this upscale New Orleans hotel beckons you to relax and escape the hustle of modern life. As one of a small handful of hotels set inside the city's historic Vieux Carré district, this French Quarter hotel offers guests a distinct mixture of history and luxury unlike any other.
Your trip for two includes:
• Round trip Economy Class air
• 4 days/3 nights accommodations at Either the Windsor Court Hotel, the Hyatt Centric French Quarter New Orleans, or the Maison Dupuy Hotel
• All room-related taxes
• Your choice of a Super City Tour, Ghosts and Spirits Walking Tour, Original Cocktail Walking Tour or Class at the New Orleans School of Cooking
• (1) $200 Gift Card to your choice of Commander's Palace or Mr. B's Bistro
• Free concierge reservation service
TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Travel package is non-refundable and subject to availability. Certificates/gift cards cannot be replaced. Airport taxes and carrier imposed fees are the responsibility of the passenger. Flights may not be upgraded with miles. Hotel may be substituted with equal or similar accommodations. Blackout dates: Jan 1, Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, Jul 2-5, Oct 29-31, Dec 31. Tours run on specific days of the week and at specific times. If tour is not available, it may be substituted with equal or similar experience. Cocktail Walking Tour participants must be 21 years or older with valid photo I.D. Cost of beverages on the Cocktail Walking Tour is the responsibility of the traveler. A minimum 30 day advance reservation is required. Package originates from the Contiguous U.S. Travel is valid through 09/30/2022.
A tour of the city will illuminate the fact that music is always nearby, supplied by the tolling bells of St. Louis Cathedral, the clanging of streetcars, and the rhythms of Dixieland Jazz. Sweeten things up by stopping for a café au lait and beignets at a sidewalk café. The thorough and fascinating introduction to the endless variety that is New Orleans includes such highlights as the Superdome, St. Charles Avenue, the French Quarter and Jackson Square. You could also opt for some paranormal activity on a nighttime walking Ghosts and Spirits Tour of the French Quarter! New Orleans is known as "the most haunted city in America", and you'll learn about the history of the colorful characters who have lived, died and chosen to remain in this 300-year old European city. Enter several haunted sites and listen to ghostly stories about the haunted hotels and the courthouse -- you'll even visit a former slave exchange! Will you see any of the ghosts that occupy the famous Bourbon Orleans Hotel, Quadroon Ballroom, orphanage and convent? Staff and guests report regular ghost sightings - maybe you will, too!
You can also opt to see the other 'spirited' side of New Orleans on a fun and informative cocktail tour! You'll rub shoulders with local imbibers at historic bars and restaurants and sip on classic concoctions like the Sazerac and Pimm's Cup. Immerse yourself in 2.5 hours of sampling and storytelling from your guide and savvy mixologists, and learn the famous – and sometimes scandalous – histories of drink and drinking culture in New Orleans. From Cajun to Creole, and French to fabulous, New Orleans is a city of flavors! The entertaining classes offered at the New Orleans School of Cooking are held in a renovated molasses warehouse, built in the early 1800s in the heart of the French Quarter.
Come hungry and ready for a hearty meal at one of two New Orleans fixtures! Since 1880, Commander's Palace has been a New Orleans landmark known for the award winning quality of its food and many commodious dining rooms. From your first sip of a Sazerac to your last crumb of bread pudding soufflé, you'll be pampered and delighted – and that's what New Orleans is all about! Renowned for its fresh Creole cuisine, Mr. B's Bistro, a New Orleans institution, is right in the heart of the French Quarter. Considered the original New Orleans gourmet bistro, Mr. B's Bistro uses only the freshest, local ingredients in its dishes, creating culinary masterpieces from fried oysters on the half shell, to rich country-style gumbo, scrumptious crab cakes to the classic shrimp and grits!
You have three fantastic options for accommodations around the grand city of New Orleans, each offering a unique experience. Step into timeless hospitality at the elegant Windsor Court Hotel, where you'll find that luxury is in the details. From the hotel's essential amenities to its superb art collection of paintings and sculptures dating back to the 17th century, to its impressive collection of awards, the Windsor Court Hotel is one of New Orleans' treasures. Laissez le bon temps rouler (Let the good times roll) at the fully restored and completely renovated Hyatt Centric French Quarter New Orleans. Renowned as one of the landmark hotels of the French Quarter, this stately hotel is located adjacent to famed Bourbon Street within walking distance of the city's most popular attractions. Or experience one of the most unique New Orleans hotels in the French Quarter, the Maison Dupuy. Located only two blocks from the heart of Bourbon Street in the city's geographical center, this upscale New Orleans hotel beckons you to relax and escape the hustle of modern life. As one of a small handful of hotels set inside the city's historic Vieux Carré district, this French Quarter hotel offers guests a distinct mixture of history and luxury unlike any other.
Your trip for two includes:
• Round trip Economy Class air
• 4 days/3 nights accommodations at Either the Windsor Court Hotel, the Hyatt Centric French Quarter New Orleans, or the Maison Dupuy Hotel
• All room-related taxes
• Your choice of a Super City Tour, Ghosts and Spirits Walking Tour, Original Cocktail Walking Tour or Class at the New Orleans School of Cooking
• (1) $200 Gift Card to your choice of Commander's Palace or Mr. B's Bistro
• Free concierge reservation service
TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Travel package is non-refundable and subject to availability. Certificates/gift cards cannot be replaced. Airport taxes and carrier imposed fees are the responsibility of the passenger. Flights may not be upgraded with miles. Hotel may be substituted with equal or similar accommodations. Blackout dates: Jan 1, Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, Jul 2-5, Oct 29-31, Dec 31. Tours run on specific days of the week and at specific times. If tour is not available, it may be substituted with equal or similar experience. Cocktail Walking Tour participants must be 21 years or older with valid photo I.D. Cost of beverages on the Cocktail Walking Tour is the responsibility of the traveler. A minimum 30 day advance reservation is required. Package originates from the Contiguous U.S. Travel is valid through 09/30/2022.