The News Herald (Willoughby, OH)
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A Grand Tour to New Orleans – SO FUN!! November 5-14 * Presenting a Wonderful, New Itinerary!
We feature excellent touring all the way down and back from an extraordinary visit to the largest city in Louisiana, New Orleans! Situated along the Mississippi River, it’s a one-of-a-kind destination, famous for jazz music, historic European-style architecture, world-class museums & attractions… and beignets! From the French Quarter to the streetcars and Jazz Fests, you’ll discover why it was listed as a top travel destination for 2022 and again for 2023. Call for the fully flyer to get all the details, but check out these Highlights and Join Us! ~ Overnight in TN with a guided “Country Stars Tour” – see Conway’s Twitty City, home to Gov. Mike Huckabee’s TV show and Trinity Broadcasting Network - also see the old homesite of Johnny & June Cash, and more! * In Alabama, visit a Vintage Motorsports Museum w/ over 900 motorcycles from around the world * In Mississippi, explore a museum which includes over 800 Native American baskets * Free time for lunch in Laurel – perhaps check out Erin & Ben Napier’s store, Laurel Mercantile * In New Orleans, settle into the Drury Plaza Hotel and unpack for 3 great nights! * Dinner at the legendary Court of Two Sisters * Guided Tour of the charming Garden District with its oak-shaded streets, grand mansions, and lavish gardens * Free time along the Riverwalk * Guided Tour of the “Crown Jewel of N.O”, the historic French Quarter! * Paddlewheeler ‘Creole Queen’, is an 880-passenger Riverboat – Set sail on their Jazz Dinner Cruise w/ lively sounds of traditional N.O. music and a lovely buffet – later bask in the sweet Mississippi River breezes as you watch the city skyline * Behind-the-scenes tour of Mardi Gras World - see how floats are designed to bring this famous parade to life! * Poke into iconic Café Du Monde and perhaps buy a delicious beignet (Yes, do it!) * Visit the Nat’l WWII Museum, considered to be the finest in the nation! * In Preservation Hall, we’ll take our seats for a great concert w/ bands made up of masters of New Orleans Jazz (tickets pending) * Between N.O. and Baton Rouge, tour Houmas House, an 1800’s sugarcane Plantation, now restored to its antebellum opulence * Lunch at beautiful Oak Alley Plantation – eat in a 19th-century cottage on the grounds, then tour the “Big House” – wonderful! * At Spuddy’s in Vacherie, help make andouille sausage while enjoying live Creole music – Fun! * On our “Down the Bayou” tour, learn of the seafood industry as you view shrimp boats, nets & more * Greenwood Gator Farm hatches over 5,000 alligators each year - See live ones of all ages and sizes ‘up close & personal’ – and learn how they go from an egg to a purse! * In Natchez, MS take a driving tour of the Antebellum District and eat at the Carriage House at Stanton Hall * A tour of antebellum Longwood and dinner at Monmouth Historic Inn * Overnight at the Natchez Grand Hotel overlooking the Mississippi River! * Frogmore Cotton Plantation – our folks love it here! This 1,800-acre farm boasts 19 historic buildings, and your excellent guided tour includes a chance to pick cotton – how unique! * Last night outside of Nashville w/ Farewell Dinner to celebrate the many wonderful experiences we’ve just had, and the once-in-a-lifetime memories we’re taking home! * 9B, 4L, 7D ** $3,298 per/person, double occ * $3,058 p/p, triple occ * $2,938 p/p, quad * $4,058 single