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Eat Your Way Through the Signature N’awlins Flavors of New Orleans, Louisiana for Five Days & Four Nights at Either the Windsor Court Hotel, the Hyatt Centric French Quarter New Orleans, or the Maison Dupuy Hotel with Economy Class Air for Two, Including a Dinner Jazz Cruise, a Demonstration Class at the New Orleans School of Cooking and a $200 Gift Card Toward Dinner at Restaurants Such as Commander's Palace, Mr. B's Bistro, Luvi Restaurant, La Petite Grocery, Galatoire's or Brennan's

There is so much to do in New Orleans, from the city's Creole and Cajun cuisine, riverboat cruises up and down the Mississippi River, to simply enjoying the jazz that is inherent to the region. Take a lazy ride down the Mississippi in an authentic paddlewheel riverboat for a Creole buffet, and enjoy a meal at one of New Orleans' famous restaurants, such as Luvi Restaurant, Commander's Palace, Mr. B's, La Petite Grocery, Galatoire's or Brennan's! Your New Orleans adventure culminates during your demonstration class at the New Orleans School of Cooking, where you'll learn the basics of food, folklore and Louisiana cooking!

You have three fantastic options for accommodations around the grand city of New Orleans, each offering a unique experience. Step into timeless hospitality at the elegant Windsor Court Hotel, where you'll find that luxury is in the details. From the hotel's essential amenities to its superb art collection of paintings and sculptures dating back to the 17th century, to its impressive collection of awards, the Windsor Court Hotel is one of New Orleans' treasures. Laissez le bon temps rouler (Let the good times roll) at the fully restored and completely renovated Hyatt Centric French Quarter New Orleans. Renowned as one of the landmark hotels of the French Quarter, this stately hotel is located adjacent to famed Bourbon Street within walking distance of the city's most popular attractions. Or experience one of the most unique New Orleans hotels in the French Quarter, the Maison Dupuy. Located only two blocks from the heart of Bourbon Street in the city's geographical center, this upscale New Orleans hotel beckons you to relax and escape the hustle of modern life. As one of a small handful of hotels set inside the city's historic Vieux Carré district, this French Quarter hotel offers guests a distinct mixture of history and luxury unlike any other.

Savor two exceptional Southern dinners during your stay! Step aboard the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen and cruise into the night as you enjoy a lavish Creole buffet. On a different night, bring your appetite for dinner at some of New Orleans' finest restaurants! Commander's Palace has been a New Orleans landmark since the 1880s, where modern New Orleans cooking meets haute Creole, creating succulent cuisine with the flavor of distinctive Louisiana. Chef Hao Gong showcases his artistic flair with the creation of his playful and soulful dishes at Luvi, which is the place to go for Chinese & Japanese dishes prepared with a twist, making it a truly unique NOLA gem! James Beard Award-winning Chef Justin Devillier puts his creative spin on traditional New Orleans cuisine in his restaurant, La Petite Grocery, where you'll find much-loved dishes like Turtle Bolognese and Blue Crab Beignets. Internationally renowned Galatoire's Restaurant is the award-winning recipe of Jean Galatoire, who brought the recipes and traditions inspired by the familial dining style of France to America. Find old-world elegance at Brennan's Restaurant, which is a New Orleans tradition since 1946. The innovative Creole menu borrows influences from French and Spanish ancestry with modern updates and distinct seasonal offerings.

The entertaining demonstration class at the New Orleans School of Cooking is held in a renovated molasses warehouse, built in the early 1800s in the heart of the French Quarter. The popular lunch class includes generous samplings of the demonstrated items as well as recipes, coffee, iced tea and beer.

Your trip for two includes:• Round trip Economy Class air
5 days/4 nights accommodations at Either the Windsor Court Hotel, the Hyatt Centric French Quarter New Orleans, or the Maison Dupuy Hotel
All room-related taxes
(1) $200 Gift Card toward dinner at restaurants such as Commander's Palace, Mr. B's Bistro, Luvi Restaurant, La Petite Grocery, Galatoire's or Brennan's
Dinner Jazz Cruise, including a lavish Creole buffet
Demonstration class at the New Orleans School of Cooking
Free concierge reservation service

Terms and Conditions
Travel package is non-refundable and subject to availability. Certificates/gift cards cannot be replaced. Airport taxes and carrier imposed fees are the responsibility of the passenger. Flights may not be upgraded with miles. Tour runs on specific days of the week and at specific times. If tour is not available, it may be substituted with equal or similar experience. Hotel may be substituted with equal or similar accommodations. Blackout dates: Jan 1, Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, Jul 2-5, Oct 29-31, Dec 31. Dinner Jazz Cruise runs on specific days of the week and at specific times. A minimum 45 day advance reservation is required. Package originates from the Contiguous U.S. Please email us at auction@stmaryhs.org to find out deadline to travel.