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New Orleans in the Spring

Including the French Quarter

May 11 - 16, 2020

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New Orleans is one of the most unique cities in the US. Heavily influenced by the blended cultures of French and Creole, the Big Easy is a wonderful destination for anyone looking for good food, interesting architecture and unique cultural experiences. In Jackson Square, part of the French Quarter, you can watch street performers, have your fortune read, enjoy a lovely park, or just people-watch (always a fun thing to do). If food is your passion, this is the tour for you with great restaurants and a cooking school demonstration. Plus there is a bayou tour and a cruise up the mighty Mississippi. We love New Orleans and know you will too!

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WTT is actively trying to reschedule this tour
to a new start date of 1 September 2020 or later.

PLEASE give us the time to do this. It took us 18 months to put all the arrangements for the 2020 tours in place. We can’t possibly reschedule every impacted tour overnight. This will take weeks. We are prioritizing our work based on each trip’s original departure date. As soon as we have more information to share, we will. For travelers who cancelled on or after 11 March 2020, WTT will invite them to re-join the tour and will reinstate any forfeited monies for those who do.

We anticipate having more information the week of April 13th.

Itinerary

B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

Monday, 11 May 2020: Arrive New Orleans; Welcome Dinner (D)
Schedule your arrival no later than 4:00pm and take local transportation to the hotel. Our tour begins at 5:30pm in the courtyard of our French Quarter hotel. After introductions, we will dine together at a local restaurant and get better acquainted. Overnight New Orleans - 5 nights

Tuesday, 12 May 2020: French Quarter Walking Tour; Mardi Gras World (B,D)
We begin this morning with beignets and coffee. After fueling up, we depart for a walking tour to learn more about New Orleans and the French Quarter and the fascinating history of this city. New Orleans held to the culture, traditions and architecture of its French and Spanish heritage, making it unlike any other city in America. Early this afternoon, we go behind-the-scenes to learn about the tradition, history and customs of Mardi Gras floats, which began rumbling down New Orleans streets in 1837 with mule-drawn carriages. In the largest float design-and-build facility in the world, we'll see authentic Mardi Gras costumes and tour enormous warehouses filled with floats. We'll have dinner together this evening.

Wednesday, 13 May 2020: New Orleans School of Cooking; Mississippi Steamboat (B,L,D)
The New Orleans School of Cooking has introduced countless visitors to the wonderful food and rich culture of New Orleans. We watch a cooking demonstration of Cajun and Creole cuisine and sample all of the foods as our lunch. You'll have some time to explore the French Quarter before we re-group for a Jazz cruise on a steamboat. Enjoy the fresh air, the music and the sights along the mighty Mississippi River for a delightful 2-hour cruise with dinner.

Thursday, 14 May 2020: Garden District Walking Tour; Bayou Tour (B,L)
This morning we spend time in New Orleans' elegant Garden District, once part of the plantation owned by Bienville, the founder of New Orleans. This historic district is known for its marvelous examples of Greek Revival and Italianate architecture. For more of a walk on the “wild side,” our afternoon tour takes us to the Honey Island Cypress Swamp for a boat tour deep into the heart of the swamp. This swamp is unique because it's one of the least-altered river swamps in the country.

Friday, 15 May 2020: Free Day in New Orleans; Farewell Dinner (B,D)
This day is yours. Consider riding the streetcars and see where they take you. Or take this time to visit the highly acclaimed National World War II museum. Your WTT Tour Leader will have suggestions for a fun day. Our day concludes with our Farewell Dinner in the French Quarter.

Saturday, 16 May 2020: Return Home from New Orleans
Sadly, our time together has come to an end. Based on the departure time you provide WTT, your Tour Leader will organize travelers into small groups so you can ride-share to the airport if you wish.

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Room Share	Single Room	Non-Members	Status of This Tour
$2,067.00	Not Available	ADD $50.00	Trip Full and Closed

Full Payment due at time of Reservation

Your Tour Includes...

HIGHLIGHTS and EXPERIENCES:

Walk through the French Quarter
New Orleans School of Cooking with lunch
Ply the Mississippi on a steamboat
Visit Mardi Gras World
Ride an airboat on the bayou
Visit the lovely Garden District
Dine on Creole cuisine
Small group no larger than 14
WTT Tour Leader to enhance the individual & group experience
Time to explore personal interests & suggestions for things to do
And More...See itinerary for additional highlights and experiences

PLUS...

All tipping of local guides
Transportation in WTT's own Mercedes mini-coach
Arranged room sharing with another solo traveler
Travel Dollar credits (a benefit of WTT membership) toward future travel with WTT

Lodging

New Orleans: Hotel Provincial

In the unlikely event WTT is unable to provide the accommodation(s) listed, for whatever reason, WTT will substitute similar quality accommodation(s) at no additional cost to the traveler.

Meals

4 Breakfasts
2 Lunches
4 Dinners

Selections for the included lunches and dinners will highlight the local cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dietary requests can be accommodated with limited selections.

Activity Rating

As a solo traveler you are responsible for yourself, your possessions, your physical fitness, and all other aspects related to participation in the WTT tour you have chosen.

Because of this requirement, WTT tours are not suitable for anyone who is physically challenged, walking impaired, or is a slow walker that cannot keep up with the pace of the group.

The activities on this tour are rated as follows:

80% Easy
20% Moderate (Walking and standing for up to 2 hours)

Activity levels are subjective and based on the reader's interpretation. Almost everyone overestimates their abilities. Therefore, it is your responsibility to read the itinerary and understand what you are doing throughout the tour.

If you are in doubt as to your ability to meet the physical activity requirements, you should not sign up for this trip.

Read more about Activity Levels

Want a Roommate...or not?

Traveling Solo? Most of the women on your tour are traveling solo!

If you wish to share with another solo traveler, select this option on the Reservation Form and your tour price will automatically be based on the room share price.
Or, you may select a single room, when available, on the Reservation Form and your tour price will be automatically based on the single room price.
These choices are clearly stated on the Reservation Form.

A few facts about sharing a room:

All shared rooms have 2 beds
All shared rooms are non-smoking
No special requests about your roommate can be accommodated
Most solo travelers elect to share a room.
See "Frequently Asked Questions" TAB for more details

Arrival and Departure Information

Travelers will make their own air arrangements as follows:

Arrival Airport: MSY - New Orleans, LA (Louis Armstrong New Orleans Int'l Airport)
Arrival Date: Monday, May 11th. Arrive no later than 4:00pm.
Arrival Transfer: Use local shuttle or taxi. Details will be provided in Final Travel Instructions

Depart Airport: MSY - New Orleans, LA (Louis Armstrong New Orleans Int'l Airport)
Departure Date: Saturday, May 16th. Depart at your convenience.
Departure Transfer: Use local shuttle or taxi. WTT Tour Leader can assist with ride-share coordination.

Want to Arrive a Day Early?

Worried about possible flight delays? Consider arriving one day before the official tour state date. Many of our travelers choose this optional service. Your pre-tour package includes:

The room (standard check-in times apply)
Breakfast the following morning
Optional activity suggestions prior to tour
$111.00 Roomshare $192.00 Single

The pre-tour package is an optional service. Rates are established at time of tour posting. Early check-in is solely at the discretion of the hotel and cannot be arranged in advance.

Important Reminders About This Trip

This tour uses a 15-passenger Mini-Coach for transportation while on tour. Learn more about The WTT North American Travel Experience by downloading/opening the pdf.

Payment Dates and Cancellation Policies

At Space Reservation: Initial Deposit is due.
Wednesday, 13 Nov 2019: Initial deposit cannot be parked and is forfeited if traveler cancels after this date.
Tuesday, 11 Feb 2020: Payment in full. 50% cancellation penalty after this date.
Friday, 27 Mar 2020: 100% forfeited if traveler cancels after this date.

Please review our travel and cancellation policies before making your reservation. You will be asked to confirm you have read and understood WTT's travel polices before we will accept your reservation.

Travel Insurance: We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect you in the event you need to cancel your tour. WTT will mail you information from 2 reliable travel insurance providers at the time we confirm your reservation.

You can review the insurance information from TravelGuard to get an idea of rates.

Not Included in the Price

Airfare or other transportation to and from the tour
Airport transfers
Meals and activities not specified in the itinerary
Any personal expenses
Any gratuities for WTT Tour Leader
Travel Insurance

Important Reminders

This tour uses a 15-passenger Mini-Coach for transportation while on tour. Learn more about The WTT North American Travel Experience by downloading/opening the pdf.

Packing Suggestions

In general this time of year, the average temperature during the day is in the mid-80s, dropping to the 60s at night.

For This Trip You May Want—

Lightweight jacket or windbreaker.
Swimsuit
One smart-casual outfit if you'd like to dress up a bit for dinners.
An inexpensive rain poncho or travel umbrella, just in case.
Bring what you need to get a good night's sleep, such as ear plugs, white noise generator, sleeping pills, etc. Unfamiliar noises of all types can disrupt your rest.

Good Packing Habits—

Pack a limited amount of comfortable, casual clothing that layer and coordinate. Your fellow travelers will not mind – or even notice – seeing you in the same clothing.
Bring only two pairs of everyday shoes: one pair of well-broken-in walking shoes, and a second pair that could do double-duty as a walking shoe or a slightly dressy shoe.
Pare down your beauty regimen to the bare minimum and always pack travel-sized toiletries.
Pack medication in your carry-on and pack only as much as needed for the duration of your tour plus a few extra days as a precaution.

Luggage

On every WTT tour, our policies regarding luggage restrictions are driven by the physical space limitations of our vehicles, the restrictions imposed by other forms of transportation such as trains and small planes, and the requirement that all travelers be able to manage their own luggage.

You may bring one suitcase plus small shoulder bag/day pack/purse.
You are responsible for managing your own belongings.

Fitness

Walking is a key component of this tour. On some days, between walking tours and personal exploration you can expect to walk 3-4 miles over the course of a day. Although the activity level on this trip may not appear strenuous, we believe you will enjoy the tour more if you possess a general level of fitness and endurance.

Money

Only you can determine the optimum amount of cash to take on tour. When budgeting for out-of-pocket expenses, there are several aspects to consider: the number of meals you are responsible for, the amount of money you like to have on-hand for snacks and drinks, and your individual shopping interests and habits.

Notify your credit card issuer that you will be traveling and provide dates of travel.
ATMs are typically the best way of obtaining cash; you must know your PIN number for your debit and credit cards in order to use ATMs.

Tipping

All tips to local guides during your tour have already been paid on your behalf.

You are responsible for tipping wait-staff, porters, or other individuals who provide a service to you at the hotel, or other public locations.
You may want to tip your Tour Leader for an outstanding job. This amount is entirely a personal preference. If you'd like a guideline, consider $7 - $10 per day.

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If you wish to express your interest in this tour, do so by completing this pre-reservation form. Remember that a pre-reservation does not require any money and there is no obligation whatsoever. Once this tour is finalized, including pricing, hotels, firm dates, etc., those who have sent in a pre-reservation will be contacted via email. *** You will be asked to decide if you want to make a deposit. If you are no longer interested after being contacted, you don’t have to do anything!

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There is no obligation to go on standby. If we have a cancellation, we will notify those on standby in the order you were put on the standby list**. If you are notified of a space on the trip, you will be required to pay the full amount of the trip at that time.

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