Are you ready to join a fun group of people in New Orleans in January? Maybe you haven't been there yet but have always wanted to go. Or maybe you want to see it in depth again! Join us for a special treat staying in Jewel's favorite hotel, eating at Jewel's favorite restaurants, visiting Jewel's favorite sites, hanging out with Jewel's favorite New Orleanians, and watching, or maybe participating in, the parade which kicks off Carnival Season in New Orleans - The parade of the Krewe de Jeanne d' Arc. This will most certainly be a memorable and cherishable experience!
4 nightly lodging in the beautiful and historic Hotel Monteleone located right on Royal Street
Enjoy a relaxed dinner and get acquainted with the group and some of Jewel's favorite New Orleanians who will tell us all about what they do and bring to the cultured of the city
Take in the history and sights of the French Quarter all while making pit stops to enjoy some of the most well-known dishes and cocktails
Tour the Laura Plantation: a creole plantation with a rich history and unparalleled records
Transportation to the Plantation and back into the Big Easy
Take in an amazing performance at the iconic Preservation Hall
Enjoy a last hurrah and a delicious meal with the group before watching the Joan of Arc Parade
24 hour Cultured Travel tour escort/consierge available before and during your tour
Gratuities for all group activities are included
Roundtrip flights from your home, any costs associated with parking or lodging needed for your flight to/from New Orleans
Transportation to and from the airport as well as any "free time" activities
All sites NOT listed as included (even if recommended)
Travel and Medical insurance strongly recommended; assistance obtaining it can be provided
Arrive in New Orleans at your leisure and meet up with your new and/or old friends as you enjoy free time in the city. At 6:30PM, we will have a welcome dinner near our hotel.
Enjoy a free morning to rest and explore the Big Easy! You may wish to attend mass in the famous St. Louis Cathedral or join in on the second line all for the Joan of Arc Parade which will be taking place on Tuesday night.
At 3PM, we will gather in the lobby and depart for our French Quarter food tour sampling some of the best dishes and cocktails the Vieux Carre has to offer! This will completely constitute your dinner for the day.
Depart the hotel in the morning and tour the incredible Laura Plantation with a very rich history and first-hand accounts from life here. Enjoy the rest of the day exploring this amazing city before catching a jazz performance at the iconic Preservation Hall at 8PM.
*Optional and free- Sazerac House Museum Tour at 3PM.
Enjoy your last day your way! You are more than welcome to tag along with Jewel and do whatever she decides or pick any of the suggestions from the LONG list you will be provided of amazing things to do in the city.
**The National WW2 Museum is highly recommended and is a place Jewel feels every human being should visit at least once in their life. You may also consider a cooking lesson at the New Orleans School of Cooking. Assistance is available to help you make reservations for either of these things.
We will conclude the day all together at 6PM for a farewell dinner at a fine dining establishment right in the heart of the French Quarter before watching Krewe de Jeanne d' Arc parade!
Depart for home on your own with a camera full of awesome shots and a life more enriched with amazing memories! Hopefully you love this place like Jewel does and find yourself itching to get back.