Savor the Big Easy: Cooking, Culture & Classic Jazz

3 Nights | 2 Guests | New Orleans, LA

Hands-On Cooking Class, Your Choice of Tour, Jazz Brunch and 3-Night Stay for 2

Airfare not included. Two years to travel.

This Experience for 2 Includes:

• Hands-on cooking class and dinner at New Orleans School of Cooking
• Choice of immersive tour, to explore the city your way!
• Jazz brunch at the legendary Court of Two Sisters
• 3-night stay at Renaissance Pere Marquette Hotel in a standard room (4-Star hotel in downtown New Orleans)
• Winspire booking & concierge service

Cook Like a Local: A New Orleans Cooking Experience & Dinner

Step into the New Orleans School of Cooking for a hands-on culinary adventure. Guided by local chefs, you'll learn to craft iconic Louisiana dishes like gumbo, jambalaya, and étouffée - from building a rich roux to perfectly seasoning each layer. The evening ends with a shared dinner featuring your creations and classic desserts like Bananas Foster or fresh pralines. Part cooking class, part celebration - a flavorful, unforgettable taste of New Orleans.

Choose Your Story: New Orleans, Your way

Select one small-group guided tour that matches your curiosity - from elegant history to the city's darker legends. Every route reveals a different side of New Orleans - mysterious, elegant, spirited, or historic. You choose the story. The city brings it to life.

• French Quarter Ghost Tour
• Voodoo Tour
• Garden District Walking Tour
• French Quarter History Tour
• New Orleans Cocktail Tour (Drinks not included)

Jazz Brunch, NOLA-Style

Dine in the iconic Court of Two Sisters courtyard, where live jazz and dappled sunlight set the scene. Enjoy a classic New Orleans brunch featuring biscuits, grits, eggs, smoked meats, and rich Creole-inspired dishes. Finish with sweet favorites like bread pudding and sip on a refreshing mimosa. Relaxed, indulgent, and full of flavor - brunch the New Orleans way.

Package Redemption: Winspire Travel packages and experiences must be booked within one year of the purchase date. The actual travel date must occur within two years of the purchase date.

Additional Information: Reservations are subject to availability, blackout dates, and major holidays. Reservations must be booked 60 days in advance of travel. Purchases through charity fundraisers are non-refundable. Ground transportation is the responsibility of the winner unless otherwise stated.

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