Join iTravel2Getaway at the 2025 Essence Festival for an unforgettable weekend of culture, connection, and nonstop fun. Think: legendary performances, powerful conversations, and exclusive events you won’t find anywhere else.
This is not your average festival trip—it’s the Essence experience done right.
Lock in your spot before it sells out!
You can add on 3-day concert passes at checkout and it can be worked into your monthly payment.
Guests must be able to participate in the days offered.
There are no price adjustments if guests cannot attend all days. Our packages are for up to four people per room. If you have more than four people in your party, you must book multiple rooms.
Monthly Payment Information
For vacations utilizing a payment plan, automatic monthly deductions are mandatory. Upon checkout, you will be automatically enrolled in the payment plan. In the case of a double occupancy room package, should you wish to handle your monthly payments separately from your roommate, kindly specify this requirement in the registration form. We will then contact your roommate with the necessary payment authorization forms. Once they complete these forms, we will appropriately update your account to ensure that your monthly payments solely cover only your expenses.
Should you desire to alter your monthly payment due date, different from the one displayed during checkout, please proceed with the checkout process and subsequently email us at info@itravel2getaway.com. Kindly include your preferred monthly due date within 5 days before the upcoming due date, and we will make the necessary adjustments accordingly. Your prompt communication enables us to accommodate your preferences effectively.
Late Payment Fees
You are granted a 10-day grace period beyond your scheduled monthly due date to submit payment for your reservation. During this period, the billing company will make daily attempts to charge the card on file. It is imperative that payment is received by 10 pm EST on the 10th day to avoid incurring a late fee of $100 per traveler.
Failure to make payment within this late fee period will result in the processing of your room or traveler spot for cancellation on day 25 past due. In the event of trip cancellation due to nonpayment, and provided there are other travelers on the vacation package with accounts in good standing, the room occupancy will be adjusted, potentially resulting in increased payments for the remaining travelers to cover the room's overall cost.
All deposits, payments, and late fees toward the vacation package are non-refundable and non-transferable unless the traveler has acquired travel insurance. In such cases, travelers must contact their travel insurance company to file a claim for reimbursement.
It is crucial to adhere to these policies to ensure the delivery of high-quality service. All late fees incurred will be the sole financial responsibility of the traveler. These guidelines will be strictly enforced to maintain the integrity of our services.
PLEASE NOTE: The complete final payments must be settled in full no later than 30 days prior to the event. Failure to submit the final payment by the stipulated due date grants us the authority to cancel any traveler's participation in the trip. In the event of cancellation due to non-payment, iTravel2Getaway, LLC.'s standard cancellation policy will be enforced.
All payments and deposits are nonrefundable and non-transferable.
The Westin New Orleans
Our meet and greet includes an open bar and many cash prize opportunities. Our grand prize winner will win a trip for 2 to the 2026 ESSENCE Festival including flights and 3-day concert passes.
Hop On/Off City Tour of New Orleans passes to take at your own leisure
Visit thousand of retailers for bags of free giveaways and celebrity sightings and meet & greets. Free concerts and show premieres will happen during this time as well.
iTravel2Getaway Swag Travel Package includes Your Group T-Shirt & Other Travel Amenities will be mailed to you within 30 days of departure.
Welcome Bag at Check-in in New Orleans
iTravel2Getaway Staff will be on-site with you throughout the duration of this group trip.
All taxes associated with the above are included
Tickets are available to add on at checkout.
Basic or premium travel insurance can be added on at check out.
Roundtrip airfare can be added on at checkout.
Roundtrip MSY Airport Transportation can be added on.
Any meals outside of what is specified in the description of your final itinerary.
Resort fees, room charges, damages to the room, etc
Any additional transportation around New Orleans.
Any paid ESSENCE daytime events are not included.
Any additional activities not specified on the final itinerary
Check in a day before the events begin. Relax and explore the city of New Orleans on your own.
Day one of ESSENCE!
The events at the convention center and concerts will begin today.
*official lineup will be announced in the spring.
Day 2 of ESSENCE!!
Meet up with the group for a hosted lunch at a nearby restaurant with an open bar.
One lucky attendee will win a trip for 2 to go to the 2026 ESSENCE Festival!!
Today is the final day of the convention center festivities and the evening concerts. Soak up SO MUCH and have a blast!
*official lineup will be announced in the spring.
We hope you had a great time! Please consider joining us again next year! All previous attendees will receive 10% off of their ESSENCE booking.
Use the promo code given to you on-site to apply the discount.
