March 1 - March 6, 2019

“It has been said that a Scotchman has not seen the world until he has seen Edinburgh; and I think that I may say that an American has not seen the United States until he has seen Mardi Gras in New Orleans."    — Mark Twain, 1859

 Laissez les bons temps rouler. "let the good times roll". Holly and I first visited New Orleans together in 1969 on our honeymoon so it is only fitting that we return during our Golden Jubilee Wedding Anniversary yearlong celebration. The city is throwing a party for us and calling it Mardi Gras. In French Mardi Gras means Fat Tuesday signifying the last day before Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent.  We can live with that, and love a party, so it is all good. It is very nice and thoughtful of New Orleans to do this for us. We checked the Kentucky Derby off of our "Bucket-list" in 2012 so now it is time to check off Mardi Gras We have booked a package that includes:

• Hotel Stay at "The Saint" in the Middle of the Action – On the parade route with a room overlooking the parades.
• Champagne Toast & Introduction: Toast our Arrival into New Orleans
• Hosted Welcome Cocktail Party: Cocktails & Appetizers with New Friends
• Bourbon Street Balcony Party: 6 Hour Reservation on the BEST Balcony on Bourbon Street, includes Open Premium Bar, Cajun Buffet & Beads to Toss to the People Below on Bourbon St.
• "Super Krewe" Parade Grandstand Ticket to Watch a Full Evening of Mardi Gras Parades
• Gator Swamp Boat Cruise through the Bayous of Louisiana, includes Guided Tour & Transportation
• Oak Alley Plantation Visit, includes Guided Tour & Transportation
• Ghost Walking Tour through the French Quarter!
• Mardi Gras Celebration Goody Bag, includes Beads, Blinky Lights, Masks  
• Arthur Hardy's Official 2019 Mardi Gras Program & Guide, Collector's Edition 
• 24/7 Guides/Concierge throughout our Stay.