3 or 4 Day  City Break       

New Orleans, Flavor of New Orleans
Legendary New Orleans is one of America’s most colorful cities. Riverboats, jazz, Creole cuisine and Mardi Gras have given “The Big Easy” its flamboyant reputation, and that rich heritage continues today. Stop for a cafe au lait and beignets at a sidewalk cafe. Music is always nearby, supplied by the tolling bells of St. Louis Cathedral, the clanging of streetcars and the rhythms of Dixieland Jazz. Take a lazy ride down the Mississippi on an authentic paddlewheel riverboat or discover the mystery of the swamps and bayous.
 
Your Package Includes
• Accommodations at your selected hotel
• State and local taxes
• New Orleans City Tour—This thorough and fascinating introduction to the endless variety that is New Orleans includes such highlights as the historic Esplanade Avenue and St. Louis Cemetery, referred to as the “city of the dead” because of its above-ground tombs. You will proceed alongside Lake Pontchartrain and the yacht harbor to St. Charles Avenue. Pass the Superdome, enter the French Quarter and see Jackson Square and the architecture that makes New Orleans unique. Note: Commentary in English only.

The 3 Night Package Also Includes

• Dinner Jazz Cruise—Dine and dance on a jazz-filled adventure on the paddlewheeler, Creole Queen, where you will enjoy panoramic views of New Orleans’ sparkling skyline as you cruise along the lazy Mississippi River. Listen to the sounds of a lively Dixieland Band while enjoying a lavish Creole buffet. Whether you sip your favorite cocktail after dinner, dance to the music, or enjoy a romantic stroll along the promenade deck, you’ll find that the Creole Queen offers pure pleasure.

• New Orleans School of Cooking—Enjoy a 3-hour class, run daily from 10am-1pm, featuring 4 food dishes with generous samplings of the demonstrated items. Recipes of demonstrated dishes will be> given to attendees. Coffee, iced-tea and beer are included. Transfers from/to hotel are not included on any inclusions.