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 New Orleans School of Cooking US$25 gift card (1 per person). This can be utilized at the Louisiana General Store – offering a cornucopia of culinary products essential for creating your New Orleans edible masterpieces. 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.
7 p.m.: Welcome reception in The Art Gallery.

Day 2

7-8:30 a.m.: Buffet breakfast in the Storyville Ballroom.
9 a.m. — noon: Private Cooking Demo Class; includes gratuities and lunch.
• 9 a.m.: Depart from the hotel to walk to the cooking class.
• 10 a.m. — noon: Participate in the Private Cooking Demo Class and enjoy lunch.
The rest of the day at your leisure. We recommend stopping by The Louisiana General Store or exploring the wider culinary, musical and cultural components of New Orleans.

Day 3

A day at your leisure. We recommend exploring the wider culinary, musical and cultural components of New Orleans.

Day 4

Check out of the hotel by 11 a.m.

Itinerary subject to change.

The moment guests step into the lobby of the 1920s-era Renaissance New Orleans Pere Marquette, they know they’re in for a treat. The sophisticated decor and dedicated staff are perfectly complemented by the carefully appointed rooms, and, being located just 1 block away from Bourbon Street, bustling nightlife is literally right around the corner.

Hotel features:
• 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop.
• Fitness center.
• Complimentary newspaper delivered to guest room upon request.
• Evening turndown service.
• Valet parking: US$34.20 per day.

Deluxe 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 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children.
• Marble bathrooms with lighted makeup mirror.
• Premium bedding with duvet.
• Modern furnishings, contemporary artwork and decor.
• Complimentary Wi-Fi in your room and throughout the hotel.

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

Renaissance New Orleans Pere Marquette Hotel
817 Common Street
New Orleans, LA 70112, United States

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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 for porterage.

Private Cooking Demo Class:
• We recommend wearing comfortable shoes for the 0.6 mile (1 kilometer) walk to the cooking school.
• Please contact the call center with any dietary restrictions.

Lunch menu:
• Chicken and andouille sausage gumbo.
• Crawfish etouffee.
• Bananas foster.
• Pralines.
• Water, iced tea, lemonade or Abita^® beer.

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 May 1 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.