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Christmas Fam 2007

 

 

Stuff Your Stocking
with…..Christmas

New Orleans Style!

Winter Fam Tour


December 2007

Your cost is only $50.00 Per person!!

It's your fam to New Orleans - YOU choose the days that fit your schedule December 7-23, 2007

Package includes:
*  3 Days / 2 Nights Hotel Accommodations in New Orleans
*  3 course lunch at Bacco's or Red Fish Grill 
*  Café au Lait and Beignets at Café du Monde
*  Tour of Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World with Kingcake and coffee
*  Admission to, Longue Vue House & Gardens, Oak Alley Plantation, WW II Museum, Houmas House
*  Jazz Performance at Preservation Hall
*  Hurricane Drink with souvenir glass at Pat O' Briens
*  Holiday Concerts at St. Louis Cathedral 

                                        2007 CONCERT SCHEDULE
                                                    December 4 
                                   Rachel Van Voorhees and Friends
                                                       
                                                    December 5 
                                               Aubry Bryan Tenor, 
                                                    
                                                    December 11 
                      John Fohl, Theresa Anderson and David Doucet Folk
                                                
                                                    December 12
                               Tyrone Foster and The Arc Singers
                                                
                                                    December 18 
                      Philip Manuel and Leah Chase Jazz and R&B Vocalist
                                               
                                                    
December 19                
                          Rev. Lois J. Dejean, Gospel Diva & Friends Gospel
         
*  Chef's Holiday Cooking Demonstrations - Learn the secrets of local cuisine from the chefs who make New Orleans the culinary capital of the world! Acclaimed chefs from throughout the area share their favorite recipes at free cooking demonstrations and samplings that are guaranteed to spice up your holiday. Brought to you by French Quarter Festivals Inc and The Shops at Canal Place. Space is limited, so come early! Demos start at 3pm and last about 45 minutes. For more information, call (504) 522-5730. December 5,6,12,13,18,19,20 at The Shops at Canal Place.
*  All Taxes

Some attractions may have limited days and hours of operation. Most attractions are closed on Dec 24th & 25th. Transportation, airport transfers and parking is on your own.

Contact the following company for more information or to make a reservation for the "Christmas Fam 2007". Proof of IATA or CLIA membership status must be provided at time of booking.

Destination Management, Inc. - 800-488-4DMI (4364) or 504-524-0050

Each IATA or CLIA Travel Agent may bring one guest at a cost of an additional $50.00. This is a land package only. Additional nights available at discounted prices. Price is $50.00 per person, single or double occupancy. Full pre-payment by credit card or overnight check must be made on day of booking, at which time the package is non-refundable. Space is limited. Agents that participated in the Summer Fam are not eligible for the Christmas Fam. Vouchers must be presented at time of service.

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Hotels available in package:

5 Continents Bed & Breakfast
Astor Crowne Plaza New Orleans
Bienville House Hotel
Chateau Sonesta Hotel New Orleans
Hampton Inn Downtown/French Quarter
Harrah's New Orleans
Hilton New Orleans Airport
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Holiday Inn Downtown Superdome  (includes free parking)
Holiday Inn French Quarter
Hotel Monteleone
Loews New Orleans Hotel
Maison St. Charles Quality Inn
Omni Royal Orleans
Renaissance Arts Hotel
Renaissance Pere Marquette Hotel
Royal Sonesta Hotel

Attractions offered in package (Transportation on your own):

Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World
Tours: 9:30am-4:30pm (last tour starts)
Open Daily - Closed December 24 & 25
www.mardigrasworld.com


Preservation Hall
Complimentary Admission to
Jazz Performance
Must be at door by 7:45 pm for
guaranteed entry.
Doors open at 8 pm
Music from 8:15 to 11:00 pm
Dates of operation:  Dec. 7,8,9,10,
11,12,13,14,15,16,20,21,22,23,
CLOSED:  Dec 17,18 & 19
www.preservationhall.com

Oak Alley Plantation
Complimentary Tours
Hours: 10:00am-4:00pm
Open Daily - Closed December 25th
www.oakalleyplantation.com 


Longue Vue House & Gardens
Complimentary Admisson
Hours: 10:00am-4:00pm, Mon-Sat
1:00pm-4:00pm, Sun
Or
$25 per person Holiday Tea and Tour
Menu: Tea Sandwiches, scones, pastries, tea
and tour of the house
Booking code:  CVB Fam
1:30 - 3:30 pm on Dec 11,13,18 & 20
www.longuevue.com

Bacco
Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
7 days a week
3 Course Lunch
1st Course - Bacco House Salad
2nd Course - Choice of Chicken and Rigatori or BACCO BBQ Shrimp
3rd Course - Choice of Tiramisu or Lemon Ice Box Pie
www.bacco.com


Red Fish Grill
Lunch: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
7 days a week
3 Course Lunch
1st Course - Alligator Sausage Seafood Gumbo
2nd Course - Pasta Jambalaya
3rd Course - Praline Bread Pudding
www.redfishgrill.com

National World War II Museum
Complimentary Admission
Hours: 9:am-5:00pm
Open Tuesday-Sunday
www.nationalww2museum.org


Pat O'Brien's

Hurricane and souvenir glass

Sunday - Thursday: (10 am - 4 am)
Friday - Saturday: (10 am - 5 am)

7 days a week

www.patobriens.com


Houmas House Plantation & Gardens

Complimentary tour

9 am - 5 pm

7 days a week - Closed Dec 25th
www.houmashouse.com