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Riverboats, jazz, Creole cuisine and Mardi Gras have given "The Big Easy" its flamboyant reputation, and that rich heritage continues today. Let your dinner jazz cruise take you back to a time when life was as slow and graceful as the current on the Mississippi! A class at the New Orleans School of Cooking and a food tour of one of America's most colorful cities are the finishing touches on your trip to the one and only New Orleans.

Take a step back in time to the 19th century with a stay in the heart of the Central Business District at the St. James Hotel, which puts you within a short walking distance of all the major attractions, including the French Quarter, the Superdome, and all the jazz you could want! For the epitome of personal luxury, the four-star and four-diamond Windsor Court Hotel invites you to relax in its classic elegance. A historic setting, modern amenities and excellent service beckon you to the Hyatt Centric French Quarter New Orleans, which sits adjacent to the famed Bourbon Street. And for a bit of New Orleans charm, the distinct Maison Dupuy Hotel gives you the perfect combination of luxurious relaxation and the hustle and bustle of Bourbon Street.

Eat your way through the French Quarter on a food filled three hour walking tour! Your expert guide will accompany you on a sensory journey to famous eateries and markets in New Orleans’ oldest quarter and along the river. Due to the custom nature of the tour, you may sample sugar dusted beignets at Cafe du Monde, gin infused chocolate or chargrilled oysters. As you wander through the French Quarter, colorful signs for traditional poboys or meat filled muffulettas may beckon you. Don’t resist! Along the way, learn about New Orleans’ rich and complex culinary history. By the end of the tour, you’ll have a full belly and a better understanding of the fundamental dishes that makes up New Orleans cuisine.

From Cajun to Creole, and French to fabulous, New Orleans is a city of flavors! As the evening sets in, take a lazy ride down the Mississippi in an authentic paddlewheel riverboat for your dinner jazz cruise. The entertaining classes 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. The popular lunch classes include generous samplings of the demonstrated items as well as recipes, coffee, iced tea and beer.

Your trip for two includes:
• Round trip Economy Class air
• 4 days/3 nights accommodations at Either the St. James Hotel, the Windsor Court Hotel, the Hyatt Centric French Quarter New Orleans, or the Maison Dupuy Hotel
• All room-related taxes
• Dinner Jazz Cruise, including a lavish Creole buffet
• Walking food tour of the French Quarter
• 3-hour class at the New Orleans School of Cooking
• Free concierge reservation service

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Travel package is non-refundable and subject to availability. Certificates/gift cards cannot be replaced. Passport required for travel outside the U.S. or Canada. 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: Mardi Gras, Jazz Festival, President's Weekend, Mar 1-10, Apr 6-9, 11-14 July 2-8, Halloween week, Dec 30-Jan 3. Dinner Jazz Cruise runs on specific days of the week and at specific times. Tour runs on specific days of the week and at specific times. Tour does not include alcoholic beverages. A minimum 30 day advance reservation is required. Package originates from the Contiguous U.S. or Canada. Travel is valid for 12 months from date of issue.