
November 8-12, 2009
Marriott New Orleans,
New Orleans, LA
















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Tours & Guest Events

Tours are nonrefundable.
All tours depart from the Main Lobby of the New Orleans Marriott.
| Sunday, November 8 |
New Orleans Historic City Tour $52 9:30 AM-12:30 PM You will explore the unique architecture, history, and folklore of the colorful city of New Orleans as you board your personal deluxe motor coach with an informative and entertaining tour guide. You will begin the tour in the heart of the city, the "Vieux Carre" (French Quarter). Next, you will proceed down fabulous Esplanade Avenue and past its many historic mansions. Then, you will head north through the lovely Mid-City to the majestic City Park and Lake Ponchartrain. Your route back towards the river will follow historic St. Charles Avenue, the avenue of some of the city's most grand mansions. Please note that lunch is not included on this tour.
| | Sunday, November 8 |
French Quarter Walking Tour $35 2:30 PM-4:30 PM Enjoy an informative and entertaining walking tour through the French Quarter of New Orleans. While strolling through the charming Quarter, try to imagine the lonely expanse of the land that greeted Jean-Baptiste, nearly three centuries ago. Today the Vieux Carre is home to fine restaurants, antiques, and attractions. You will witness the symmetry of design employed by French engineers and French and Spanish Colonial architecture. Please note that lunch will not be included on this tour.
| | Monday, November 9 |
Taste of New Orleans Cooking Class & Walking Tour $58 9:30 AM-1:00 PM The popularity of Cajun and Creole cooking is sweeping the United States, and after this exciting class you'll be able to join the culinary bandwagon! You'll laugh and learn while watching the preparation of some of the wonderful foods of Louisiana. A highly skilled and entertaining chef will share the secrets of preparing and seasoning flavorful local favorites such as Chicken Andouille Gumbo, Spicy Jambalaya, delicious Bread Pudding, and Pecan Pralines. Not only will you learn the secrets of New Orleans cooking, but also you will partake in generous portions during a taste-tempting lunch following class. The cooking demonstration will be easy for you to duplicate at home with the complimentary recipes and cooking tips you'll receive at the end of the class.
| | Monday, November 9 |
Sunset on the River Jazz Dinner Cruise $69 7:00 PM-10:00 PM Prepare to take a journey back in time on the Mighty Mississippi aboard an authentic steamboat. Your personalized cruise will travel from the heart of the French Quarter through the second busiest port in the world. You will enjoy a dinner buffet of traditional New Orleans Creole cuisine and dance to the sounds of a lively Jazz band. Beverages are available for purchase at the cash bar.
| | Tuesday, November 10 |
Mississippi River Plantation Tour $92 9:00 AM-2:00 PM Come join a discovery tour of Louisiana's past, up scenic River Road. Prepare to enter the Oak Alley Plantation, the "Grande Dame of the Great River Road," where the quarter-mile canopy of giant live oak trees forms an unforgettable avenue leading to the Greek-revival style antebellum home. After a leisurely lunch of delicious traditional Cajun and Creole dishes, you will enjoy a guided tour of Oak Alley's 2-story mansion and extensive grounds.
| | Wednesday, November 11 |
Louisiana Swamp Tour $69 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Take a journey into the swamplands of Louisiana. Picture the moss hanging on the gnarled cypress trees as you travel into one of the wildest and most pristine river swamps in America. As your boat drifts through the waterways, you will learn about the Louisiana Wetlands, the inhabitants of the swamp, particularly the life and habits of the American alligator.
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