Discover the City's Sights & Flavors

New Orleans, LouisianaUnited States

4 Days / 3 Nights
for Member Pricing

Discover the City's Sights & Flavors

DreamBreak (this trip does not have a host)
Learn how to whip up local dishes during a private class at New Orleans School of Cooking! (AGES 15+ ONLY)
Book by May 10. 

About Your Trip

It’s easy to fall in love with the captivating city of New Orleans, Louisiana, where jazz music, spicy cuisine and the mysteries of the supernatural fuse in the heart of the French Quarter. You’ll immerse yourself in the city’s culinary heritage with a private cooking demo class presented by New Orleans School of Cooking. Watch the live cooking demonstration and learn how to make use of classic recipes, unique ingredients and expert guidance to create some truly mouthwatering regional favorites.


What we love: 
TripAdvisor® users have named New Orleans No. 1 vacation spot for foodies in the U.S.
• The New Orleans School of Cooking is housed in a former molasses warehouse. Cooking classes there have been voted the No. 6 experience in the world and No. 2 experience in the U.S. in TripAdvisor's Traveler's Choice Awards.
• New Orleans features some of the best food in the U.S. — from Cajun and Creole delights to pecan pralines and chicory-flavored coffee.
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What's Included

Your DreamBreak includes 4 days and 3 nights in New Orleans, Louisiana, at Renaissance® New Orleans Pere Marquette French Quarter Area Hotel, as well as:
• Private cooking demo class at New Orleans School of Cooking; includes dinner and beverages, recipe and aprons to keep! See Additional Information for details, restrictions and menu. 
• Mix and Mingle at the hotel.
• 3 breakfasts at New Orleans Coffee & Beignet Company (2 coffees and 1 order of beignets per room per day).
• Complimentary Basic Wi-Fi.
• Guest-room occupancy fee.




Transportation

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 15 miles (24 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.

 
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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.
7 p.m.: Mix and Mingle at the hotel.

Day 2

7-8:30 a.m.: Enjoy some coffee and beignets at New Orleans Coffee and Beignet 
A day at your leisure.
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.: Private cooking demo class at New Orleans School of Cooking; includes dinner and beverages (transportation not included). See Additional Information for details, restrictions and menu.


Day 3

7-8:30 a.m.: Enjoy some coffee and beignets at New Orleans Coffee and Beignet 
A day at your leisure.  

Day 4

7-8:30 a.m.: Enjoy some coffee and beignets at New Orleans Coffee and Beignet 
The rest of the morning at your leisure until checkout and your flight.  
Check out of the hotel by 11 a.m. 

Itinerary subject to change
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Hotel Details

 The moment guests step into the lobby of the 1920s-era Renaissance New Orleans Pere Marquette French Quarter Area Hotel, they know they’re in for something special. This award-winning hotel boasts sophisticated decor and carefully appointed rooms combined with impeccable service that makes for the perfect stay. With a location just a block away from Bourbon Street, bustling nightlife is literally right around the corner. Guests can also easily walk to Mardi Gras Museum, The National WWII Museum, Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium and other top attractions.

Hotel features:
• TackleBox seafood restaurant and New Orleans Coffee & Beignet Company®, plus in-room dining. 
• 24-hour fitness center.
• AAA Four Diamond Award-winning style and service.
• Proximity to Bourbon Street, Cafe du Monde®, Louisiana Children’s Museum, Jackson Square, Ogden Museum of Southern Art and so much more.
• Nearby golf courses.
• Valet parking available at a discounted rate of US$34.20 per car, per day for DreamTrippers (includes tax).

Standard Double Guest Room accommodations with:
• 2 double beds. Please note: Bedding type is subject to hotel availability.
• Maximum occupancy 4 people.

Room Amenities:
• In-room temperature control.
• Premium bedding with custom duvet.
• Modern furnishings and contemporary decor.
• Marble bathroom with lighted makeup mirror.
• Hairdryer.
• Bathrobe to use during your stay.
• Coffee- and tea-making facilities.
• 55-inch (140-centimeter) flat-screen television with premium cable channels.
• In-room safe.
• Wi-Fi available (at your own expense).

Check-in: 4 p.m.
Checkout: 11 a.m.
Minimum check-in age is 18.

Renaissance New Orleans Pere Marquette French Quarter Area Hotel
817 Common Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112, United States




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

For peace of mind, why not consider an optional travel insurance plan through Travel Guard? Offering assistance with common travel problems like flight delays or lost luggage, Travel Guard can help you start your next adventure prepared for the unexpected!

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

Please note: The price shown above is subject to change based on promotional pricing availability, room type(s) booked, taxes, etc.

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.

Please note: A host is not provided on this trip.

Gratuities at the hotel are not included. We suggest US$5 per day for housekeeping, and US$3 for porterage.

Please be aware that children’s pricing is based on hotel rates, excursion costs and other inclusions.



New Orleans School of Cooking - 524 St. Louis Street, New Orleans, LA  70130
• It is an approximate 15 minute walk from hotel to venue.  Please allow enough time to get to cooking school by 6 p.m.
• We recommend that you wear comfortable footwear for the walk between the hotel and the cooking school.

Cooking class Dinner menu:
• Louisiana Meat Pies
• Chicken and Andouille Gumbo
• Chicken and Smoked Sausage Jambalaya
• Banana Foster Crepes
• Self Serve Bar to include water, iced tea, lemonade Trinity Oaks Merlot and Chardonnay or Abita® beer.
• Please notify Travel Support when you book this trip if you have any dietary restrictions that may affect your participation in this activity.
Minimum age for this trip is 15 years old.  The minimum age to consume alcohol is 21 years. Age is determined at the time of travel.

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Terms and Conditions

Cancellation Policy*: If you cancel 76 days or more before the start date of your trip, you will get a refund less a fee of up to US$100. If you cancel within 75 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. In the event of conflict between the cancellation policy displayed here and cancellation terms in supplier booking terms, the more restrictive of the two terms will prevail.

Name Change Policies: Name changes are generally not allowed on trips to avoid fraud, gaming and profiteering. We want to ensure that most of our travelers are members. For this DreamTrip, we do make certain exclusions, including the policy below:

We reserve the right to refuse a name change at our sole discretion. If allowed, name changes must be done no later than May 10 and are subject to a fee up to US$100. Name changes after this date are not allowed.

Transfer of Booking Policies: Transfers of bookings from one member to another member are subject to the policy below:

Booking transfers must be done no later than May 10 and are subject to a fee of up to US$100. Booking transfers 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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