Home to spicy Cajun and Creole cuisine, as well as being the 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.

On this DreamTrip to New Orleans, Platinum Members will be treated to a Jazz Cruise and Lunch on Day 3 on the famous authentic steamboat the Steamboat Natchez.

1:30-4:30 p.m.: Jazz Cruise and Lunch
• 1:30 p.m.: Meet in the lobby of the hotel for 0.6 mile (1 kilometer) walk to the port.
• 2 p.m.: Begin boarding.
• Live narration of historical facts and highlights of the Port of New Orleans.
• Calliope Concert 15 minutes prior to boarding.
• Live jazz.
• Creole buffet.
• 4:30 p.m.: Return to hotel.

Life is great when you’re a Platinum Member!

Day 1

Check into the hotel at any time after 3 p.m.
2-6 p.m.: Visit the welcome table in the hotel lobby.

Day 2

8 a.m.: Utilize the voucher at the Coffee & Beignet Company next to the hotel lobby for coffee and beignets.
9 a.m. — noon: Welcome reception at Mardi Gras World with mimosas and Bloody Marys*; includes gratuities, private tour and mask-making.
• 8:15 a.m.: Meet in the lobby and depart from the hotel to walk to Mardi Gras World.
• 9 a.m.: Participate in the Mardi Gras World Tour with mask making and reception; includes bottomless Mimosas and Bloody Marys*.
The afternoon at your leisure.
• 5:15 p.m.: Meet in the lobby and depart for the parade viewing. Utilize the Mardi Gras Balcony Viewing Passes.
• 6:30 p.m.: Enjoy watching the Druids and Krewe of Nyx Mardi Gras Parade.

Day 3

8-10 a.m.: Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
A day at your leisure. We recommend exploring the sights, sounds and tastes of the French Quarter and the evening Mardi Gras parades.

Day 4

8-10 a.m.: Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
Check out of the hotel by 11 a.m.

*The minimum age to consume alcohol is 21 years. Age is determined at the time of travel.

Itinerary subject to change.

Providing distinct comfort and hospitality, as well as strategically located within 5 blocks of Riverwalk Marketplace and the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, the Renaissance New Orleans Arts Warehouse District Hotel is uniquely known for art. Featuring 2 indoor sculpture gardens and an art gallery, the hotel is a charmingly renovated 1910 warehouse that is surrounded by fascinating galleries – offering additional artistic flair to your memorable New Orleans trip.

Hotel features:
• 1 restaurant.
• 1 coffee and beignet shop.
• 1 rooftop pool.
• 1 fitness center.
• Valet parking: US$35.20 per day (an additional US$5 for oversized vehicles).

Guest Room accommodations with:
• 1 king bed or 2 double beds. Please note: Bedding type is subject to hotel availability. No extra bed available.
• Maximum occupancy 4 people.
• Air conditioning.
• Pillowtop mattress.
• Blackout drapes and curtains.
• Private bathroom.
• LCD television with cable channels.
• Coffee- and tea-making facilities.
• Wi-Fi available in your room at an additional charge.

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

Renaissance New Orleans Arts Warehouse District Hotel
700 Tchoupitoulas Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

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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.

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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.

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 are not included. We suggest US$4 per day for housekeeping, and US$4 per bag for porterage.

The minimum age to consume alcohol is 21 years. Age is determined at the time of travel.

Mardi Gras World Tour:
• We recommend wearing comfortable shoes for the short walk to Mardi Gras World.

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 January 12 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.