New Orleans 🎷

NEW ORLEANS, BABY! 🎷🇺🇸

Get ready for the ultimate New Orleans girls’ getaway! Think live jazz, Bourbon Street, rooftop cocktails, colourful French Quarter balconies, Southern food, swamp adventures, ghost stories and unforgettable nights out in one of America’s most exciting cities! 🥂

With just 11 spaces available, this small-group girls’ trip combines organised experiences, amazing nightlife, sightseeing and the freedom to explore everything New Orleans has to offer.

AT A GLANCE

📍 Destination: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
📅 Dates: 20th – 27th September 2027
🌙 Duration: 7 nights
🏨 Accommodation: New Orleans hotel
✈️ Flights: Return flights from London Heathrow
🧳 Luggage: 23kg checked luggage included both ways
🚖 Transfers: Scheduled return airport transfers included
👯‍♀️ Group size: Just 11 spaces
💸 Price: £2,795 per person

FLIGHT DETAILS

OUTBOUND — Monday 20th September

✈️ Departure: London Heathrow (LHR) — 16:00
📍 Arrival: New Orleans (MSY) — 20:00 (local time)
🕒 Flight duration: 10 hours
✈️ Airline: British Airways
Direct flight.

RETURN — Monday 27th September

✈️ Departure: New Orleans (MSY) — 21:50
📍 Arrival: London Heathrow (LHR) — 12:40 (+1 day)
🕒 Flight duration: 8 hours 50 minutes
✈️ Airline: British Airways

LUGGAGE

23kg checked luggage is included both ways.

Please ensure your luggage meets the airline’s current size and weight requirements before travelling.

ACCOMMODATION & TRANSFERS

We’ll be staying in a New Orleans apartment, providing the perfect base for exploring this incredible city!

From the colourful streets of the French Quarter to the famous bars, restaurants and live music venues, New Orleans is bursting with atmosphere.

Scheduled return airport transfers are included.

Any additional Ubers, taxis or transport outside the organised itinerary must be arranged and paid for individually.

THE TRIP 🎺

Welcome to the birthplace of jazz, girls!

New Orleans is unlike anywhere else in America. Famous for its incredible music scene, lively nightlife, beautiful historic architecture, Southern hospitality and delicious food, this is one bucket-list destination you NEED to experience!

We’ll be exploring the iconic French Quarter, wandering along Bourbon Street, discovering incredible live jazz bars, enjoying cocktails and soaking up the atmosphere of this unforgettable city.

And we’re not stopping there!

🐊 Louisiana Swamp Tour: We’re heading into the famous Louisiana swamps for an incredible boat adventure, with the chance to spot wild alligators in their natural habitat! (Included in price)

👻 New Orleans Ghost Tour: Discover the spooky side of one of America’s most haunted cities as we explore its mysterious streets, fascinating history and legendary ghost stories. (Included in price)

🎷 Live Jazz & Bourbon Street: Experience the incredible music scene New Orleans is famous for, from traditional jazz clubs to lively bars, street performers and unforgettable nights out.

🍤 Southern Food & Culture: Think beignets, gumbo, jambalaya, po’boys and all the amazing flavours Louisiana has to offer!

The itinerary combines organised group activities with free time to explore, shop, visit restaurants, enjoy the nightlife or discover New Orleans independently or with other members of the group.

This is a group leisure holiday, not a fully guided or escorted tour. Your Hettie’s Holidays Host will coordinate the group and be your main point of contact throughout the trip.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

✈️ Return flights from London Heathrow

🧳 23kg checked luggage both ways

🏨 7 nights’ hotel accommodation in New Orleans

🚖 Scheduled return airport transfers

🐊 Louisiana swamp and alligator spotting boat tour

👻 New Orleans ghost tour

🎷 Time to explore Bourbon Street, the French Quarter and New Orleans’ famous music scene

🙋🏼‍♀️ Hettie’s Holidays Host throughout the trip

👯‍♀️ Small-group girls’ experience with just 11 spaces

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

🍽️ Breakfasts, lunches and evening meals

🍹 Drinks, tips and personal spending

🚕 Additional transport outside included transfers

🎟️ Optional activities, attractions and nightlife entry fees

🇺🇸 ESTA / US entry authorisation

🛡️ Personal travel insurance

SPENDING MONEY

Your £2,795 trip price covers your flights, 23kg checked luggage, hotel accommodation, scheduled airport transfers, swamp tour, ghost tour and Hettie’s Holidays Host.

You’ll need additional spending money for meals, drinks, tips, shopping, optional activities and additional transport.

The USA can be expensive, particularly when tipping in bars and restaurants, so please factor this into your budget.

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES

New Orleans has SO much to offer, and we’ll have plenty of opportunities to experience this amazing city!

Some optional experiences may include:

🎷 Live jazz clubs on Frenchmen Street

🥂 Rooftop cocktails overlooking the city

🚢 Mississippi River jazz cruise

🍩 Café du Monde for the famous beignets

🎺 Bourbon Street bars and nightlife

🏛️ Exploring Jackson Square and the French Quarter

🍹 New Orleans cocktail experiences

🍤 Southern food and local restaurant experiences

🛍️ Shopping and exploring the French Market

🎶 Live music venues, piano bars and traditional jazz performances

These additional experiences are not included in the £2,795 trip price unless specifically stated and can be discussed and arranged nearer departure for anyone interested.

This is just a little taste of everything New Orleans has to offer!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ℹ️

Travel insurance: Personal travel insurance is not included. You are responsible for arranging suitable cover as soon as you book.

USA entry requirements: Travellers are responsible for ensuring they meet the relevant US entry requirements, including obtaining an ESTA or appropriate visa where required.

Bookings and cancellations: Non-refundable rates are booked. Please read the Hettie’s Holidays Terms & Conditions and FAQs before booking.

Activities: The itinerary combines organised experiences with free time. Participation is optional, and you do not have to take part in anything you’re uncomfortable with.

Wildlife: Alligator sightings during the swamp tour cannot be guaranteed, as these are wild animals in their natural habitat.

Group experience: This trip is designed for positive, like-minded ladies who want to meet new people, experience New Orleans and enjoy a fun, social girls’ holiday.

FLIGHT & HOST ARRANGEMENTS

The group will travel out to New Orleans from London, with the Hettie’s Holidays Host already based in America and therefore not accompanying the group on the outbound flight.

The Host will meet the group at the airport in New Orleans and will be with everyone throughout the trip.

At the end of the trip, the Host will fly back to London Heathrow with everyone on the scheduled British Airways return flight.

All return flight arrangements will be organised and communicated through Hettie’s Holidays.

ADDITIONAL TRANSPORT

Transfers are included for scheduled airport journeys.

Any transport outside the organised itinerary, including Ubers, taxis or returning to the accommodation at different times after nights out, must be arranged and paid for individually.

GROUP WHATSAPP

A group WhatsApp chat will be created before departure so everyone can be introduced, start getting excited and receive important trip information.

Whether you’re travelling solo for the very first time or you’re already a Hettie’s Holidays regular, you’ll be welcomed into the group!

NEW ORLEANS IS CALLING, GIRLS! 🎷🐊

Seven nights of jazz, cocktails, Southern charm, unforgettable adventures and new friendships.

11 spaces. £2,795 per person. One unforgettable American adventure.

You don’t need a travel buddy. Just your passport, your suitcase and a YES attitude! 💙