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New Orleans Culinary Getaway

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Marriott Vacation Club®
888-682-4862
Vistana Signature Network™
800-239-2197
From7,750
Club Points *
(For Two People, Double Occupancy)
* Tours sold on an availability basis.
From5,500
Club Points *
(For One Person, Single Occupancy)
* Tours sold on an availability basis.
3 days | 2 nights
Dates Price
Regular Season
7/1/2023 - 1/31/2024
for two:7,750
for one:5,500
High Season
2/1/2024 - 6/30/2024
for two:8,500
for one:6,250
Regular Season
7/1/2024 - 1/31/2025
for two:7,750
for one:5,500
High Season
2/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
for two:8,500
for one:6,250
Regular Season
7/1/2025 - 1/31/2026
for two:7,750
for one:5,500

Culinary Escape to The Big Easy

Cajun cuisine originates from the French-speaking Acadian or "Cajun" immigrants deported by the British from Acadia in Canada to the Acadiana region of Louisiana. Creole is a style of cooking that actually originated in Louisiana that blends French, Caribbean, Mediterranean, Spanish and African influences. If you love foods with a "kick", and Southern Louisiana fare in general, you will love this culinary getaway. You will peer into the dishes made famous by the celebrity chefs of New Orleans. You will learn how to add your own Cajun twist to every day meals, and taste the flavors that have made this region synonymous with haute (and hot) cuisine.
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VACATION HIGHLIGHTS
Please note: Tour inclusions can change depending upon seasonality and weather conditions.
2 Nights Deluxe Accommodations
Creole & Cajun Cooking Class
French Quarter Foodie Tour
Dinner at Restaurant August
While our tours are designed as soft adventure experiences, walking, climbing stairs, and in rare cases mild hiking may be required. If you have mobility issues, you should speak with one of our culinary travel specialists to determine if this tour is appropriate for your situation.
AVAILABLE DATES
Year-Round, Based on Your Schedule
SAMPLE ITINERARY
Please note: Actual itineraries are subject to change due to seasonality.
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Day 1
Arrival and Check-In
Check into Hotel Monteleone, a world-famous French Quarter hotel just one block away from Bourbon Street and within walking distance of the most famous attractions and restaurants in New Orleans. Get checked-in, and rest up for an exhilarating 72 hours in the Big Easy!
Contemporary French Dining at Restaurant August
August is a Contemporary Creole restaurant creating unique dishes with a focus on Louisiana ingredients and inspired by classical training. Located in a historic 19th century French-Creole building in New Orleans' Central Business District, the main dining room caters to the most unique dining experience. The interior is rich with original architectural details, gleaming hardwood floors, soaring columns, mahogany paneling and antique mirrors.
Day 2
New Orleans Food Walking Tour of French Quarter
This unique Tasting Tour of the French Quarter will immerse you in its rich culinary history, as you walk, talk, and taste your way through New Orleans. Experience the history and hear stories about the French Quarter from a perspective with origins in the most simplest of human needs – sustenance. Only in New Orleans could such a simple need become such an epicurean desire. As you stroll through the French Quarter with your knowledgeable tour guide, you'll hear fascinating stories behind legendary pre-Civil War restaurants, including some that are remembered only through the meals that they once served. Tour selected historic restaurants while discussing their culinary contributions – including the two oldest (Antoine's and Tujague's, established in 1840 and 1856, respectively).
Hands On Creole & Cajun Cooking Class with Meal
The focus of this cooking class is traditional Creole and Cajun foods. Learn to cook the authentic regional cuisine in focused, intimate classes taught by real New Orleans chefs. In this highly interactive class, guests will actually slice, season and serve a complete dinner. Afterwards, you’ll sit down as a group and enjoy the meal you have just created. These small, intimate classes have a maximum of 12 people utilizing 5 cooktop stations.
Day 3
Check-Out and Departure
Time flies when you’re having so much fun, but alas…it is time to check out and depart this delicious, “Edible Destination.” Should you desire an extended stay, please let your culinary travel specialist know prior to check-in. May your future travels come from sweet dreams, and create tasty memories!
New Orleans, Louisiana
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