Irvine Senior Travelers presents… Spotlight on New Orleans

Irvine Senior Travelers presents…
Spotlight on New Orleans
November 6 – 10, 2017
Book by
6/6/17
& Save
$
100
Per Person
For more information contact
Deanne Parker, Irvine Senior Travelers
(949) 854-1109
[email protected]
Day 1: Monday, November 6, 2017 New Orleans, Louisiana Tour Begins Step into a cultural melting pot in the “Jazz Capital of
the World” – New Orleans! This soulful city abounds with rich
history, mouth-watering Cajun and Creole cuisine, and an
incomparable soundtrack.
Day 2: Tuesday, November 7, 2017 French Quarter Get to know
the city’s famous French Quarter on a walking tour featuring the
majestic St. Louis Cathedral, one of the city’s most recognizable
landmarks. Continue on to the bustling French Marketplace where
you’ll explore Pirates Alley and the Pontalba. Then the choice is
yours! Perhaps you’ll enjoy exploring the Cabildo, a Spanish
Colonial building that houses the Louisiana State Museum and
extensive exhibits on the Battle of New Orleans. Or, you may choose
to spend time at the Presbytere strolling through exhibits that feature
the history of Mardi Gras and Louisiana hurricanes including Katrina.
Next, stop to taste a true New Orleans favorite – beignets at Café Du
Monde. Tonight, roll up your sleeves and prepare to discover how
to cook New Orleans-style! During a unique cooking demonstration
at the New Orleans School of Cooking, your chef will indulge you in
everything that Louisiana cuisine has to offer. Following dinner,
discover why New Orleans is known as the “Birthplace of Jazz” when
you take in a spirited jazz revue at a local French Quarter jazz club.
(B, D)
5 Days ● 6 Meals: 4 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners
HIGHLIGHTS… French Quarter, Choice of Cabildo or
Presbytere Museum, New Orleans School of Cooking,
Jazz Revue, Swamp Tour, Choice of National WWII
Museum or Mardi Gras World
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Days 1 – 4 Bourbon Orleans Hotel, New Orleans,Louisiana
On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
"Single Hotel Stay": tours feature every night at the same hotel, so you only unpack
once! Accommodations are carefully chosen, allowing you the flexibility to access
and explore nearby cities and attractions.
Day 3: Wednesday, November 8, 2017 French Quarter Set out on
a drive along New Orleans’ historic Esplanade Avenue. Then,
journey through Louisiana’s swamp on a cruise* narrated by your
captain. Learn about the history and ecology of this fascinating
ecosystem while keeping an eye out for wildlife including bald
eagles, herons, turtles and alligators! Return to New Orleans and
spend the remainder of the day at leisure to discover this great city
your way. (B)
Day 4: Thursday, November 9, 2017 New Orleans This morning,
enjoy a panoramic tour of New Orleans with a local guide. Begin by
seeing St. Louis Cemetery #3 which opened in 1854 and holds some
of the most elaborate crypts found in the city’s cemeteries. Then,
relax during a drive along the shoreline of Lake Pontchartrain. This
romantic road eventually leads to St. Charles Avenue, whisking you
past gorgeous mansions as well as Tulane and Loyola, two worldfamous universities. This afternoon, the choice is once again yours!
Take a walk through history at the National World War II Museum to
learn about the American experience in the war. Or, you may prefer
to celebrate the festive side of New Orleans at Mardi Gras World;
come to know the history of this unique tradition and tour a working
warehouse where artisans create spectacular floats for the famous
parades. Tonight, enjoy a taste of New Orleans during dinner at one
of the French-Creole restaurants the city is known for. (B, D)
Day 5: Friday, November 10, 2017 New Orleans - Tour Ends
Your tour of this captivating city comes to a close today. (B)
Book by 6/6/17 & Save $100 Per Person:
Double $2,099;
Single $2,599;
Triple $2,069
Double $1,999*
Single $2,499;
Triple $1,969
Book Now
& Save
$
100
Per Person
For bookings made after Jun 06, 2017 call for rates.
Included in Price: Round Trip Air from John Wayne Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers
Not included in price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $100 per person
* All Rates are Per Person and are subject to change, based on air inclusive package from SNA
IMPORTANT CONDITIONS: Your price is subject to increase prior to the time you make full payment. Your price is not subject to increase after you make full
payment, except for charges resulting from increases in government-imposed taxes or fees. Once deposited, you have 7 days to send us written consumer
consent or withdraw consent and receive a full refund. (See registration form for consent.)
PLEASE NOTE:
Book Now rates valid until Jun 06, 2017, valid on air inclusive packages only.
Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served
basis.
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To complete your tour, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing
our airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to
provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will
leave at prescheduled times.
*In cases of severe inclement weather, a panoramic New Orleans city tour by bus will
be substituted in place of the swamp tour.
This tour requires average physical activity. You should be in good health, able to
climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven grounds and
cobblestone streets.
Please be advised many airlines do not provide advance seat assignments until
check-in at the airport. Advance seating will be subject to the airline's terms and
conditions.
Economy air rate and schedule are applicable for groups of 10 or more traveling on
the same flights and dates.
A deposit of $500 per person is due upon reservation. If you purchase our
Travel Protection Plan, the deposit is only $250 per person plus the cost of the
Insurance. Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis.
Reservations made after the deposit due date of May 30, 2017 are based upon
availability. Final payment due by September 07, 2017. Deposits are refundable
up until June 06, 2017.
Experience It! The French Quarter
Nestled along the shore of the legendary Mississippi River sits New Orleans' French Quarter. This historic cultural hub of the city has an oldworld feel that has attracted writers, musicians and artists since the Mark Twain era. This vibrant city now has 10 million visitors a year. Its
streets are lined with art galleries, antique stores, jazz clubs, nightclubs and restaurants. Its eclectic architectural style is a blend of Spanish,
French, Creole and American influences. Cobblestone streets are lined with brick buildings that feature charming walled courtyards, ornate cast
iron balconies, and copious stoops and porches, all creating the perfect atmosphere for people-watching.
For more information visit https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/795483
Spotlight on New Orleans
RES#: 795483 TRAVEL DATE: 11/06/2017 TERRITORY: W4
For Reservations Contact: Deanne Parker (949) 854-1109
email: [email protected]
Irvine Senior Travelers, 20 Lake Rd, IRVINE, CA 92604-4567
A deposit of $500 per person is due upon reservation. If you purchase our Travel
Protection Plan, the deposit is only $250 per person plus the cost of the Insurance.
Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis. Reservations made after the
deposit due date of May 30, 2017 are based upon availability. Final payment due by
September 07, 2017. Deposits are refundable up until June 06, 2017.
YOUR INFORMATION:
Clearly print your full name (first/middle/last) as it appears on your government
issued travel documentation.
IMPORTANT: In order to avoid any unnecessary change fees, it is imperative that all guest names
are entered correctly from the start. The information below must be the legal name and be 100%
identical to the ID being used to travel <passport/driver’s license> including middle names or
suffixes <Jr, Sr>.
First:
Middle:
Last:
Suffix:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Phone: (
)
Cell: (
)
Email:
Nickname:
Gender: ( ) Male ( ) Female Date of Birth: (month/day/year)
/
/
Emergency Contact:
Phone: (
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ROOMING WITH:
First:
Middle:
Last:
Suffix:
AIR GATEWAY:
Departure airport for this tour:
Air Seat Request: ( ) Aisle ( ) Window ( ) Next To Traveling Companion
Collette cannot guarantee your seat preference. If you have not purchased air through Collette
and wish to purchase transfers, you must transfer at our pre-scheduled times.
NOTES:
“Federal law forbids carriage of hazardous materials such as aerosols, fireworks,
lithium batteries & flammable liquids aboard the aircraft in your checked or carry-on
baggage. A violation can result in 5 years’ imprisonment and penalties of $250,000 or
more. Details on prohibited items may be found on TSA’s “prohibited items” web
page: http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/prohibited-items.”
TRAVEL PROTECTION:
( ) Yes, I wish to purchase travel protection $100 ( ) No, I decline
If you choose not to purchase Collette's Waiver Insurance Plan, you will incur penalties for changes
and cancellations. Travel Protection Payment is due with first deposit. The Waiver Fee does not
cover any single supplement charges which arise from an individual’s traveling companion
electing to cancel for any reason prior to departure. The single supplement will be deducted from
the refund of the person who cancels. (There is coverage under Part B which includes a single
supplement benefit of $1,000 for certain covered reasons. See Part B for details.)
Please choose one of the following on tour activities:
( ) The Presbytere Museum ( ) The Cabildo Museum
( ) Mardi Gras World – Tour ( ) The National World War II Museum
PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Collette ( ) Check ( ) Credit Card
Waiver/Insurance Amount: $______ Deposit Amount: $______
Total amount enclosed: $______
Cardholder Name:
Cardholder Address:
Cardholder Phone:
Credit Card Number:
Expiration Date:
Amount charged: $
Important Conditions: Your price is subject to increase prior to the time you make full payment.
Your price is not subject to increase after you make full payment, except for charges resulting
from increases in government-imposed taxes or fees.
SIGNATURE REQUIRED for acceptance of the above conditions and agreement to
credit card use:
Date:
 I understand and accept Collette cancellation policy, terms and conditions. If paying by
credit card, I agree to pay according to the card issuer agreement.
For important reservation information visit
https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/795483.
You can also find this information on your tour documents.
162 Middle Street
Pawtucket, RI • 02860
Phone: 1-800-852-5655 Fax: 1-401-727-9014
If paying by credit card, please complete this form and return to Irvine Senior Travelers. We can only
charge your credit card for the amount noted if the signature, address and phone number are listed
below. Thank you!
CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION FORM
BOOKING NUMBER: 795483
DEPARTURE DATE: November 6, 2017
TOUR: Spotlight on New Orleans
GROUP NAME: Irvine Senior Travelers
Name of Passenger:
Salutation:______ First Name:__________________ Middle Initial:____ Last Name:_________________ Suffix:____
(Mr., Mrs., Rev.)
(Please print as it appears on drivers license)
(Jr., Sr.)
Cardholder Name: _________________________________________________________________
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I agree to pay according to the card issuer agreement. I understand and accept Collette cancellation
policy, terms and conditions.
Participating credit card companies are now requiring a billing address and phone number for
FRAUD PREVENTION. All information MUST be provided. Thank you for your cooperation!
If using your credit card for payment, please return this Authorization Form by mail to:
Irvine Senior Travelers
Attn: Deanne Parker
20 Lake Rd
IRVINE, CA 92604-4567
 Above credit card information has been called in to Collette.
162 Middle Street
Pawtucket, RI • 02860
Phone: 1-800-852-5655 Fax: 1-401-727-9014
BOOKING NUMBER: 795483
DEPARTURE DATE: November 6, 2017
TOUR: Spotlight on New Orleans
GROUP NAME: Irvine Senior Travelers
Available Options
Personalize your tour by adding an optional activity below. Our recommended options have been carefully chosen to help enhance your
individual experience. Complete the provided Prepaid Options Form to reserve your options.
Availability is limited and reservations are on a first come, first serve basis. Payment must be received no later than 15 days prior to
departure. Prices are subject to change.
Children under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult.
New Orleans, LA
The Mississippi of Yesteryear & the Steamboat Natchez
$75
USD
Spend an afternoon immersed in the traditional side of New Orleans. Savor lunch featuring Creole cuisine at a
charming French Quarter waterfront restaurant. Then embark on a leisurely cruise aboard the traditional Steamboat
Natchez, iconic in New Orleans. The ambience will transport you back in time to the 19th century when steamboats
were the mode of transportation of choice to travel along the Mississippi. Sit back and take in your surroundings
during your narrated harbor tour, listening to stories of days gone by along the way. As your paddlewheel boat makes
its way back, it is time for a lively jazz band to take the stage for some toe-tapping fun! Duration: Approximately
4.5 hours. Please note a minimum of 15 passengers is required. Transportation is included.
Haunted Tales of the French Quarter
$90
USD
Set out for a spirited evening in the French Quarter! Your evening opens with dinner at a classic New Orleans
restaurant where you will come to know the flavors of contemporary Creole cuisine. Then it's time to take you to the
streets for a nighttime walking tour of the French Quarter. Hear fascinating tales of “the most haunted city in
America.” But we’ll let you be the judge on this tour! Your guide will share ghostly stories about New Orleans’
haunted hotels and other locations, including its courthouse where the state’s Supreme Court is based. Keep your eyes
peeled for the spirits that inhabit the famous Bourbon Orleans Hotel, formerly a theater, a Quadroon Ballroom,
orphanage and even a convent. Staff and guests regularly report ghost sightings – maybe you will too! Close your
haunting experience by taking a thrilling look at relics from voodoo ceremonies, a vampire-slaying kit, and age-old
“tools of the trade.” Duration: Approximately 4 hours. Please note a minimum of 15 passengers is required.
Transportation is not included.
TRAVEL DATE: 11/06/2017 TERRITORY: W4
RES#: 795483
Spotlight on New Orleans
For Reservations Contact: Deanne Parker (949) 854-1109 email: [email protected]
Irvine Senior Travelers, 20 Lake Rd, IRVINE, CA 92604-4567
A deposit of $500 per person is due upon reservation. If you purchase our Travel Protection Plan, the deposit is only $250 per person plus the cost of the Insurance.
Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis. Reservations made after the deposit due date of May 30, 2017 are based upon availability. Final payment
due by September 07, 2017. Deposits are refundable up until June 06, 2017.
YOUR INFORMATION:
Clearly print your full name (first/middle/last) as it appears on your government issued travel documentation.
IMPORTANT: In order to avoid any unnecessary change fees, it is imperative that all guest names are entered correctly from the start. The information below must be
the legal name and be 100% identical to the ID being used to travel <passport/driver’s license> including middle names or suffixes <Jr, Sr>.
First:
Middle:
Last:
Nickname:
Gender: ( ) Male
( ) Female
Address:
Phone: (
Suffix:
Date of Birth: month
day
City:
)
Cell: (
State:
)
Zip Code:
Email Address:
Should you become ill or injured, whom should we contact (not traveling with you):
ROOMING WITH:
year
Phone: (
)
 Check if address is the same as Passenger #1
First:
Middle:
Last:
Suffix:
AIR GATEWAY: Departure airport for this tour:
Air Seat Request: ( ) Aisle ( ) Window ( ) Next To Traveling Companion
Collette cannot guarantee your seat preference. If you have not purchased air through Collette and wish to purchase transfers, you must transfer at our pre-scheduled times.
Please be advised, when travelling as part of a group, many airlines do not provide seat assignments. Preferred seating may be available for an additional charge.
“Federal law forbids carriage of hazardous materials such as aerosols, fireworks, lithium batteries & flammable liquids aboard the aircraft in your checked or carry-on
baggage. A violation can result in 5 years’ imprisonment and penalties of $250,000 or more. Details on prohibited items may be found on TSA’s “prohibited items” web page:
http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/prohibited-items.”
TRAVEL PROTECTION: ( ) Yes, I wish to purchase travel protection $100 ( ) No, I decline
If you choose not to purchase Collette's Waiver Insurance Plan, you will incur penalties for changes and cancellations. Travel Protection Payment is due with first deposit. The Waiver
Fee does not cover any single supplement charges which arise from an individual’s traveling companion electing to cancel for any reason prior to departure. The single
supplement will be deducted from the refund of the person who cancels. (There is coverage under Part B which includes a single supplement benefit of $1,000 for certain
covered reasons. See Part B for details.)
ON TOUR ACTIVITIES: Please choose one of the following on tour activities
Please Choose One:
Please Choose One:
( ) The Presbytere Museum
( ) Mardi Gras World
( ) The Cabildo Museum
( ) The National World War II Museum
PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Collette ( ) Check ( ) Credit Card
Waiver/Insurance Amount: $___________________ Deposit Amount: $___________________ Total amount enclosed: $___________________
Cardholder Name (if paying by Credit Card):
Cardholder Billing Address:  Check if address is the same as above
Cardholder Phone:
Credit Card Number:
Amount: $
________________
Expiration Date:
____
SIGNATURE REQUIRED for acceptance of the below conditions and agreement to credit card use:
Date:
M
M
Y
Y
I agree to pay according to the card issuer agreement. I understand and accept the cancellation policy, terms and conditions. See http://www.gocollette.com/aboutcollette/terms-and-conditions for full terms and conditions of your purchase.
Important Conditions: Your price is subject to increase prior to the time you make full payment. Your price is not subject to increase after you make full payment, except for
charges resulting from increases in government-imposed taxes or fees.
162 Middle Street
Pawtucket RI 02860
Phone: 1-800-852-5655, Fax: 1-401-727-9014
TOUR: Spotlight on New Orleans
GROUP NAME: Irvine Senior Travelers
DEPARTURE DATE: Nov 06, 2017
BOOKING NUMBER: 795483
AVAILABLE PREPAID OPTIONS
Personalize your tour by adding an optional activity below. Our recommended options have been carefully chosen to help enhance your
individual experience. Complete the provided Prepaid Options Form to reserve your options.
Availability is limited and reservations are on a first come, first served basis. Payment must be received no later than 15 days prior to
departure. Prices are subject to change. Children under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult.
PASSENGERS NAME: (Please submit a separate form for each passenger)
Salutation:____ First:___________________ Middle:_________________ Last:______________________ Suffix:____ Nickname:_____________
(Mr., Mrs., Rev.)
( Please print EXACTLY as it appears on the government issued travel identification)

Option
The Mississippi of Yesteryear & the Steamboat Natchez
Haunted Tales of the French Quarter
Please make checks payable to Collette and send to:
Irvine Senior Travelers
Attn: Deanne Parker
20 Lake Rd
IRVINE, CA 92604-4567
(Jr., Sr.)
Price Per Person
(USD)
75.00
90.00