NEW ORLEANS TRIP BACKGROUND

 

Michael and I honeymooned in New Orleans eight years ago and have returned every year for the music, the food and the people.  During our visits, we have gotten to know some of the musicians, and we sit in with them regularly. Of course, we were devastated when our favorite city was hit by hurricane Katrina

             The owner of the Blues Club on Bourbon Street offered our band a gig on Dec. 28, and we decided to make it a bus trip in order to have friends, family and fans join us.  With this trip, we will support New Orleans’ rebuilding effort, introduce others to the city and share our music at the same time! 

             The trip will cost $375 per person, including transportation, 2 nights lodging and guided tour of the city.  From the proceeds, we will also make a donation to Musicians’ Village, a Habitat for Humanity housing project conceived by fellow musicians Branford Marsalis and Harry Connick Jr. to provide housing to musicians and others displaced by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. 

For the trip to be successful, we ask that you inform us of your intention to travel with us as soon as possible.  We will need a minimum number in order to hold the trip; otherwise the band members will meet in New Orleans.

 

 

CONTACT INFO

somethingonew@verizon.net     (757)418-0337    

 

 

 

 

 

Proposed ITINERARY

 

 

 

Wednesday, December 26, 2007

 

  • Leave Tidewater on the evening of Wednesday, December 26, 2007 (time to be determined, but will be between 9pm and midnight)
  • PARTY ON THE BUS!!!! (within reason of course!) The bus will stop periodically for food, stretching, etc…

Thursday, December 27, 2007

 

  • Arrive in New Orleans at the Queen and Crescent Hotel, (afternoon) Thursday, December 27, 2007 (check-in time is 4pm) http://www.queencrescenthotel.com/amenities.html
  • No group activity is currently planned for our first evening…(go out and visit the French Quarter, Harrah’s Casino, Shopping, etc.)

 

Friday, December 28, 2007

 

  • Breakfast-place and time to be determined (we are currently working on details to have breakfast at a restaurant that is 2 blocks away from the hotel called “Mothers”-a New Orleans Tradition-please visit their website  http://www.mothersrestaurant.net/history.htm (their banquet facility has a min. booking of 50 guests, so the reservation can’t be made at this point in time)
  • Guided bus tour of the city-late morning/early afternoon-(trip will last approx. 3 hours)
  • Free afternoon! 
  • 8pm-1am   Band performs at The Blues Club on Bourbon St.

 

Saturday, December 29, 2007

 

  • Check out time is 11am
  • Maybe another meal at “Mothers” before we head home???

 

Sunday, December 30, 2007

 

  • Arrive in Tidewater in the morning (time to be determined)

 

 

     

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

 

Trip fee is $375 per person, based on double occupancy

 

  • You may pay the entire cost in advance, or spread over 2 payments.
  • The first payment will should be received by Saturday, November 24, 2007.
  • The entire balance will be due by Friday, December 7, 2007.
  • The official deposit amount is $150 per person, and is non-refundable (however it is transferrable)

 

 

If you would like to make 2 payments:

-the first payment ($150 per person) is due Saturday, November 24, 2007

-the balance ($225 per person) will be due Friday, December 7, 2007

 

 

PAYMENT METHODS

 

CASH, *CHECK, MONEY ORDER (sorry, we cannot accept credit cards)

*please note-DECEMBER 7 PAYMENTS SHOULD BE CASH OR MONEY ORDER, PLEASE

We will notify you of where to send payments, and who to make checks payable to.  Please call 418-0337.

 

CANCELLATION POLICY

 

*If for some unforeseen reason WE find it necessary to cancel the trip, any money paid will be refunded to you.

 

Cancellations by you:

 -received by Saturday, November 10, 2007.  The $150 per person deposit will be forfeited OR, you may find someone to take your place and make arrangements for a transfer.  We will refund to you any excess over $150 per person that has been paid.

 

-received after Saturday, November 10, 2007 and by Saturday, November 24, 2007.  Your $150 per person deposit will be forfeited, plus a $50 per person cancellation fee.  We will refund to you any excess over $200 per person that has been paid OR, you may find someone to take your place and make arrangements for a transfer.

 

-received after Saturday, November 24, 2007.  NO REFUNDS!!  (however transferring is available)