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“THE BIG EASY”- NEW ORLEANS
December 1-4, 2018
4 days, 3 nights
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Creole & Cajun Cooking Lesson
• French Quarter History & Foodie Tour
• Dinner at Restaurant August
• Visit the Garden District and stroll past stately southern mansions and Victorian homes
• Visit one of the most famous graveyards in America, Lafayette Cemetery
Itinerary
DAY 1: DECEMBER 1, 2018 Enjoy airport transfer from New Orleans Airport to your hotel. Tonight, you’ll indulge in a decadent four‐course meal at the Court of Two Sisters in the French Quarter, one of the prettiest restaurants in town.
(*B, D)
DAY 2: DECEMBER 2, 2017The French Quarter - Go for the gastronomic gusto on a food‐filled walking tour of New Orleans! Journey with a savvy local guide to popular Creole eateries, markets and artisanal shops to sample diverse foods that define Louisiana’s culinary landscape. Stopping at up to seven locations, you’ll savor such classic bites as seafood gumbo, Creole brisket, poboys and pralines. Along the way, meet local chefs and learn about New Orleans’ rich culinary history. (*B, L)
Day 3: DECEMBER 3, 2017 Cooking Class (Demo) - Get the full Louisiana dining experience with a fun and educational New Orleans cooking class. Take a seat amongst other foodies in a converted 19th century molasses warehouse and get ready to learn – and eat! Meet a lively local chef and learn the fundamentals of preparing classic Creole dishes such as gumbo, jambalaya, and pralines. Then dig into delicious samples complemented by local beer or a sweet ice tea. Tonight, you'll dine at August restaurant, contemporary French with a focus on local ingredients, inspired by Chef John Besh’s. The Garden District - Explore one of New Orleans’ oldest and most atmospheric neighborhoods on a walking tour of the Garden District. Admire the oak avenues and manicured landscaping that give this lush locale its name, and see some of America’s finest examples of historic southern architecture, including the ornate homes of local celebrities and famous former residents. Plus, visit the Garden District’s most haunted highlight, the above-ground tombs of legendary Lafayette Cemetery.
(*B,L,D)
Day 4: DECEMBER 4, 2017 Departure Day. There are no activities planned for today. Return home or extend your trip. Celebrate the wonderful memories made in the Big Easy! (*B)
* Light Breakfast (granola bars, fruit, coffee)
PRICE/PER PERSON
Double -$1,175.00 per person
Single- $1,420.00per person
INCLUDED IN PRICE
✓ Non-stop round trip flights from RDU to New Orleans
✓ 3 Nights Hotel (New Orleans)
✓ Airport Pick-up / Drop off
✓ Meals: breakfast snacks, 2 lunches and2 dinners
✓ Professional, English-speaking local guides
✓ (1) Cooking Lesson
✓ Wynton’s World Captain
✓ (2) Walking Tours
NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE
✓ Baggage fees
✓ Spending money
✓ Leisure transportation
✓ Gratuity
✓ Travel insurance (Cancelation)
✓Some meals
Your registration form and $ 500.00 deposit (non refundable) to hold your reservation is due by JUNE 1, 2018
Remaining balance/final payment due by AUGUST 1, 2018
If you would like a roommate, please let Laura Kay know as there will be others who will be wishing to share a room.
Your family and friends are welcome!
Your friends or family are welcome to join us - either those that live locally or out of state. If you would like to travel with us and do not live in the NC Triangle area- we welcome you on any of our trips! Singles or couples. As long as one person is age 55+, guests can be 21 years and older.
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Please check our “Upcoming Presentations” page on the Your Travel Memories website to see the presentation month scheuled for this trip. If you are interested in attending or would like more information, please contact Laura Kay via the website or at
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