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Essence magazine hosts a mega event with concerts, seminars, and celebrities each year.
Don't wait any longer and get involved! Participants can enjoy panel discussions, shopping, meet and greets activities, and nonstop live performances featuring some of the best in R&B, soul, funk, gospel, and hip-hop. Throughout the Essence Festival of Culture, we support, celebrate, and explore many aspects of the African American community, including health & wellness, spirituality, beauty & style, food, culture, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and more.
Get tickets to our concerts, parties, and cruises, and meet more celebrities than you can handle! Listen to the best live Hip-Hop and R&B music while cruising along the Mighty Mississippi River on a multi-level boat. This year’s theme will be Sundress & Polo’s. Wait no longer and reserve your New Orleans accommodations with Trippin’ Travel and let us provide you with a fantastic travel experience. Surround yourself with vendors and delicious food outlets. Whatever your plans, you will be close to everything and far from nothing! It is expected that Essence Music Festival 2023 will feature a wide variety of great musicians, great food, and great people. Seeing and doing it all wouldn't be enough in a lifetime. So let's go, and don't let the experience pass you!
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*Thursday Optional Based On 3 Nights Selected
*Saturday Boat Party Includes Food/Drinks
Need a breather from this fast-paced world? We feel you! Unwind at scenic and breathtaking places across the globe. Better yet, you can bring your friends and family along for double fun and create the best memories. Ready for an adventure like no other? The Essence Festival group travel to New Orleans could be the best experience for you, check out what we are all about!
Whether you wish to zone out from your day-to-day life or simply want to learn and experience new cultures, traveling is the key. While there are varying travel packages, New Orleans provides many exploration opportunities, begin your journey with us
Love Jazz? There isn't a better place for the best experience than its original home! New Orleans has juicy discoveries that await you. Heard of or know Bourbon Street? The partying never seems to end, yet this is just the tip of the iceberg. The rich culture of tasty delicacies, loaded entertainment from music, and impressive architecture are worth every effort. You can explore the New Orleans world of cuisine with live musical performances.
The following are popular destinations:
1. Bourbon StreetThis is the ultimate destination for bachelorette and bachelor parties and any popping celebrations. Enjoy the street's lights from the famous balconies, sing on stage, or ride the mechanical bull and these simple tips should make it the best trip. If you catch the carnival season, you can get a glimpse of the Mardi Gras day and night. You can extend to Crescent Park and see some of the most spectacular homes.
2. Commander's PalaceHave you really gone to New Orleans without dining at this palace? The answer is no. It has been known for its world-class food and the most spacious dining rooms since 1893. Learning about the palace's history gives you a picture of Old New Orleans. Then, indulge in the unforgettable New Orleans cocktail culture. History buffs can learn about Big Easy's cocktail history as they explore Backatown, Treme, and the 7th ward.
3. BayouEver stepped into a kayak? A visit to the Bayous, the source of all shrimps and oysters. The kayaks will allow you to speak with the delightful nature at a close range. An environmental professional will also give you insight into this legendary ecosystem and its importance to the locals.
4. Destrehan PlantationThe home to Marie Celeste Robin de Logny and Jean-Noel Destrehan is an integral part of history. Get to know stories of enslaved men and women whose portraits hang on the wall and who built the plantations. After the plantation, you can also learn about the Mardi Gras makers, who keep this unique culture going even after decades. This is particularly for those who keep working on the beaded costumes, so you are guaranteed a fascinating experience every time you visit New Orleans.
5. Paddlewheeler CruisesCrave a cruise? The Paddle wheeler cruises give you a spectacular view of the city. What more could you ask for with a top-up of authentic southern food and live jazz music?
· View the beautiful cranes from October 1 to February 28.
· Have the energy to burn? Hiking in Bayous, forests, and marshes between September to May is ideal.
· Thrilled by comics? The Comic-Con New Orleans from January 6 to 8 gives you a taste of Louisiana culture.
…to mention just a few.
Join like-minded people in relishing the scenic New Orleans. We could all use a chance to know other cultures while escaping our everyday lives for a while. Have anything in mind? Check the FAQ or call us to learn more about the trip and book your group trip to New Orleans now!