This premier DreamTrip
for Members 21 years old and up is your chance to experience Mardi Gras in style. As you leisurely walk along the copper lamp-lined, and gently illuminated, paths of antiquated cobblestone of the French Quarter, it’s akin to stepping into Europe in the 19th Century – merged with a rich and varied Creole history. Multiculturalism is taken to grand new heights in this distinguished Southern town. Also, spend time taking in the colorful sights and sounds of Mardi Gras – a world-class party like no other – from the comfort of a balcony with a bird’s-eye view! Dive into a rollicking Bourbon Street parade party that features a sumptuous buffet, an open bar and a chance to revel with other Mardi Gras partiers.
You are surrounded by beautiful buildings that hint of Creole Atlantic influence with distinct elements of Greek Revival and Neoclassical architecture, with impressive use of columns and breathtaking Roman detail. Voodoo-inspired masks and other exotic souvenirs are casually available in shops next door to intriguing bookstores, cafes and museums, all capturing the unique spirit of New Orleans.
Roam the grounds of Oak Alley Plantation and be transported to the antebellum south, while surrounded by towering oak trees and well-manicured lawns. Delight in a spicy shrimp boil lunch with newfound friends while listening to the rhythms and beats of a lively zydeco band. Enjoy a balcony party with views of the Mardi Gras festivities.
In your free time, step into The House of Blues to catch one of the latest and greatest alternative rock, blues or jazz bands; or have a martini at the Carousel Bar & Lounge at the historic Hotel Monteleone, which once attracted such luminaries as Tennessee Williams, Ernest Hemingway and Truman Capote.
What we love:• Capitalize on all the unique wonderment and excitement of New Orleans by also booking our
Mardi Gras Adventure in New Orleans trip February 26 — March 1 for a Mardi Gras World exclusive reception and balcony viewing of Mardi Gras Parade!
• With some of the best food on the planet, New Orleans features Pascal’s Manale, known for its barbecue shrimp; Cafe Du Monde, famous for its late-night hours, delectable beignets and chicory-flavored coffee; and Galatoire’s, loved for the finest and freshest seafood.
• It is illegal to ride on a Mardi Gras float without wearing a mask.
• It’s easy to get immersed in the captivating city of New Orleans, where jazz music, Cajun and Creole cuisine, and the mysteries of the supernatural fuse in the rhythmic heart of the French Quarter.