New Orleans, LouisianaUnited States

New Orleans, Louisiana United States

New Orleans, Louisiana United States

New Orleans, Louisiana United States

New Orleans, Louisiana United States

New Orleans, Louisiana United States

New Orleans, Louisiana United States

New Orleans, Louisiana United States

New Orleans, Louisiana United States

New Orleans, Louisiana United States

New Orleans, Louisiana United States

New Orleans, Louisiana United States

New Orleans, Louisiana United States

New Orleans, Louisiana United States

New Orleans, Louisiana United States

New Orleans, Louisiana United States

New Orleans, Louisiana United States

New Orleans, Louisiana United States

New Orleans, Louisiana United States

New Orleans, Louisiana United States

New Orleans, Louisiana United States

Megatrip Magic in The Big Easy

New Orleans, LouisianaUnited States

5 Days / 4 Nights
for Member Pricing

Megatrip Magic in The Big Easy

Get a sneak peek at Mardi Gras float-building, make a mini-float & have a fun cook-off — all during your awesome adults-only Megatrip.

About Your Trip

In New Orleans, excitement is always just around the corner — it’s no wonder laissez le bon temps rouler (“let the good times roll”) is the city’s rallying cry, especially when it comes to Mardi Gras. This adults-only Megatrip for guests ages 21 years and older lets you experience the best of this unique and charming city, known as “The Big Easy,” starting with a behind-the-scenes look at the art of float-making. At Mardi Gras World, you’ll get a close-up look at the elaborate floats and colorful props used in world-renowned Mardi Gras parades. Afterward, you can put your creativity to work and team up with your fellow DreamTrippers to design and decorate a Mardi Gras-inspired mini-float.

And the fun doesn’t stop there! At Riverview Room — located on the 4-level of the Jackson Brewery Millhouse — you’ll take a private cooking class presented by New Orleans School of Cooking. Learn how to make some regional favorites, then team up again for a little friendly competition. Make use of recipes, ingredients and guidance given throughout the class to create your team dish. The team with the most delicious dish will win a prize of exclusive DreamTrips merchandise — but everyone will go home a winner with a New Orleans School of Cooking apron as a souvenir!

Want to do some sightseeing while you’re here? From your hotel on Canal Street, it’s super easy to get to several attractions such as Jackson Square, Bourbon Street and The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk, which features more than 75 retailers. Want to venture further afield? Just hop on one of the Canal Streetcars — you’ll find a stop right outside your hotel — to see parks and museums (green line) or historic cemeteries (red line).

What we love:
• Since 1947, Kern Studios, housed at Mardi Gras World, has created floats for Mardi Gras and other parades/events all over the world. Artisans in the studio create floats for more than 30 Mardi Gras parades annually!
• The official Mardi Gras colors are purple (for justice), gold (for power) and green (for faith).
• Must-see Bourbon Street and the vibrant French Quarter offer countless delights — talented street performers and fortune tellers to charming art galleries and world-class seafood restaurants and so much more!
• New Orleans features some of the best food in the U.S., from Cajun and Creole delicacies to pecan pralines and chicory-flavored coffee.
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What's Included

Your DreamTrip includes 5 days and 4 nights in New Orleans, Louisiana, as well as:
• Half-day Mardi Gras World experience; includes a tour and float-building activity, drinks, snacks and transportation and gratuities.
• Half-day cooking class and cook-off presented by New Orleans School of Cooking at Riverview Room; includes 4-course lunch, beverages, an apron and gratuities. See Additional Information for menu details.
• Complimentary welcome drink upon arrival.
• 1 buffet welcome breakfast.
• Farewell reception in the hotel’s ballroom.
• Special discounted rate for valet parking at the hotel: US$33.75 per day.
• An In-destination Support team member will be provided on this trip. Their goal is to ensure you have a great DreamTrips™ experience from landing to liftoff. They host a welcome reception on arrival day, attend scheduled activities throughout the trip, notify the group of itinerary updates and more.



Transportation

Airfare is not included in the trip price! The closest commercial airport to the hotel is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), approximately 12 miles (19 kilometers) away. We highly recommend that you purchase travel insurance for any trip.

Please note: Airport transfers are not included in this trip. Make sure to arrange your own transfers between the airport and your hotel.



This trip will close by August 6.

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Destination

Home to spicy Cajun and Creole cuisine, and the beloved birthplace of jazz, New Orleans truly provides the heartbeat of Louisiana. Savor sugar-dusted beignets and become transfixed with artists, palm readers and local merchants on Jackson Square.

The bustling French Quarter offers mysteries of the supernatural and fascinating traditions from around the world. Mardi Gras parades, festivities and concerts consistently draw countless visitors to New Orleans every year, as do its famous and infamous attractions, such as Bourbon Street, the Audubon Zoo, the National WWII Museum, St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 and the Aquarium of the Americas.
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Itinerary

Day 1

Check into the hotel at any time after 4 p.m.
Enjoy a complimentary drink upon arrival.
2-8 p.m.: Visit the welcome table in the hotel lobby.

Day 2

10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Buffet welcome brunch.
12:30-4:30 p.m.: Half-day Mardi Gras World experience; includes a tour and float-building activity, drinks, snacks and transportation and gratuities.
• 12:30 p.m.: Depart from the hotel and transfer to Mardi Gras World.
• 1-4 p.m.: Tour the float-building warehouse at Mardi Gras World and team up to participate in a hands-on workshop to build a mini-float.
• 2-4 p.m.: Enjoy appetizers and beverages (beer, wine or soda).
• 4:30 p.m.: Return to the hotel.
The rest of the day and evening at your leisure.

Day 3

10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Half-day cooking class and cook-off presented by New Orleans School of Cooking at Riverview Room; includes 4-course lunch, beverages, an apron and gratuities. See Additional Information for menu details.
• 10:30 a.m.: Depart from the hotel.
• 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.: At Riverview Room, take part in a private, hands-on cooking class presented by New Orleans School of Cooking, then team up for a competitive cook-off with your fellow DreamTrippers.
• Savor a 4-course lunch with drinks.
• 2 p.m.: Return to the hotel with your souvenir apron from New Orleans School of Cooking.
The rest of the day and evening at your leisure.

Day 4

A day at your leisure.
7-9:30 p.m.: Farewell reception in the hotel’s ballroom.

Day 5

Check out of the hotel by 11 a.m.

Itinerary subject to change.
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Hotel Details

JW Marriott® New Orleans boasts a perfect location on Canal Street next to the French Quarter. Guests can step out its doors and go in any direction to see the sights — north to Mardi Gras Museum, east to Aquarium of the Americas, south to National WWII Museum and west to Duncan Plaza.

Hotel features:
• Fogo de Chao restaurant, 1 lobby lounge and room service.
• Heated saltwater outdoor pool with towel service.
• 24-hour fitness center.
• Adjacent to French Quarter.
• Nearby Canal Streetcar stop at the corner of Canal Street and St. Charles Avenue.

Standard King Guest Room accommodations with:
• 1 king bed. Please note: Bedding type is subject to hotel availability. Extra bed is available at no additional cost.
• Maximum occupancy 3 adults.
• Minimum occupancy 1 adult.

Standard Double Guest Room accommodations with:
• 2 double beds. Please note: Bedding type is subject to hotel availability. No extra bed available.
• Maximum occupancy 4 adults.

Both room types include:
• In-room temperature control.
• Sitting area.
• Private bathroom with bathtub or shower and complimentary toiletries.
• Bathrobe, towels and hairdryer to use during your stay.
• Wardrobe or closet.
• Iron and ironing board.
• Laptop-size personal safe.
• Coffee- and tea-making facilities.
• iPod® dock.
• Flat-screen television with cable channels and pay-per-view options.

Check-in: 4 p.m.
Checkout: 11 a.m.
Minimum check-in age is 21.

JW Marriott New Orleans
614 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130, United States



Pricing for children for this hotel may differ from (and be greater than) pricing for adults. Click BOOK IT to check. If the pricing for children differs from the pricing for adults, refer to the Policies section for further details.



Hotel Check-in Requirements

By booking this DreamTrip I understand that the hotel may request a credit card upon check-in. The hotel may request the credit card in order to: a) place a monetary hold of US$50-200; or b) hold for incidental, security or other charges. By booking, I acknowledge having received notice of this potential charge and accept that Rovia™ recommends a credit card rather than a debit or bank card be used in the event the hotel requests the card. I understand that any such request made by the hotel is outside of the control of Rovia and is strictly a hotel policy. Should I have questions concerning the hotel’s policy, I accept responsibility for contacting the hotel independent of Rovia.
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Additional Information

This DreamTrip is for adults ages 21 years and older. Guests ages 20 years and younger are not allowed on this trip.

Please contact Travel Support if you have special requests regarding bedding, meals or medical needs, or any other questions about this trip.

Please note: At the time of booking, you will see a page with your order number and trip cost. This is your confirmation. Please retain and bring this information with you on your trip.

Gratuities at the hotel are not included. We suggest providing hotel gratuities at your own discretion.



Cooking class and lunch menu:
• Turtle soup.
• Shrimp remoulade.
• Chicken and smoked sausage jambalaya.
• Bananas Foster crepes.
• Beverage options include: Iced tea, lemonade, Abita Amber beer, and house red and white wine.
• Please notify Travel Support when you book this trip if you have any dietary restrictions that may affect your participation in this activity.
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Terms and Conditions

Cancellation Policy*: If you cancel 91 days or more before the start date of your trip, you’ll get a refund of the amount you paid for the trip less a fee of US$50. If you cancel between 46 and 90 days before the start date of your trip, you’ll get a refund less a fee of US$100. If you cancel within 45 days of the start date of your trip, your trip will not be refunded. All fees are applicable on a per-person basis.

*This cancellation policy is subject to rules and regulations in applicable jurisdictions in which our travel supplier is based. Therefore, in the event of conflict between the cancellation policy displayed here and cancellation terms in supplier booking terms, the provisions of the booking terms will prevail.

Name Change Policy: Name changes must be done no later than July 22 and are subject to a US$50 name change fee. Name changes after this date are not allowed.

Members can’t combine DreamTrips Points. Your membership level determines the maximum amount of DreamTrips Points you can use. If you have more than 50 Rovia Bucks, you can apply them in the checkout process.

Hotel/resort credits and/or discounts cannot be converted to cash, and any not used during your stay will expire immediately upon your departure. Member is responsible for paying any taxes that may be added to items purchased with hotel/resort credit.

In the unfortunate event that an activity or excursion is no longer available, we will substitute a similar activity of equal or greater value.

Make sure that your passport and visa, if applicable, are up-to-date before you leave! It’s important to double check that you have all the identification and other documentation required by the specific country you’re traveling to. In many countries, passports and visas must be valid for 6 months or longer after the trip end date. If you are unable to obtain the required identification and other documentation, the Cancellation Policy for this DreamTrip will apply.

Make sure that you request a name change or room change at least 31 or more days before the 1st day of your trip. Due to contractual supplier policies, we may not be able to confirm requested name or room changes to existing bookings for trips that are scheduled to travel within 30 days of your request.

Each individual, including each child, who is coming along with you on your DreamTrip is required to have a booking prior to the commencement of the trip. If you do not book and pay for each such person in advance of the trip, you will be charged the hotel’s then-current rate, not the trip price, for each such person at the time of your check-in.

Pricing for children is based on their age at the time of travel and may be subject to additional terms and conditions of individual hotels and all-inclusive resorts. Also, pricing for children can vary, and may be higher than pricing for adults. Therefore, before you book any travel, please check the relevant hotel or resort website for applicable terms and conditions as well as details regarding their pricing structure.

Pricing shown is for each person, and is based on 2 adults per room.

Please don’t consider your change requests official until you receive a confirmation email from us.
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