EATING

20%

DRINKING

45%

SIGHTSEEING

25%

FREE TIME

10%

New Orleans

9 Maple Ave, a jazz bar in Saratoga Springs, NY, is celebrating its 30th Anniversary in 2020. Being the jazz lovers that they are, the celebration will take place in New Orleans during the New Orleans Jazz Fest. This will be a special opportunity to attend one of the largest jazz events in the world.

Our group will spend four nights in New Orleans and attend three full days at the Jazz Fest. We will have time to explore this great city as well and drink and dine at some of its great establishments.

Great Food

New Orleans is home to some of the best dining in the USA. Included in this 4-night stay are two group dinners. No better way to end a great day of jazz.

As well as food, we will check out some of the great watering holes throughout the city and catch even more live music at night. As long as we are still standing…

Group Travel

Yes, you could travel on your own to New Orleans whenever you want. But to travel with a group, and a group of 9 Maple family, will make for a very special time! And it’s a celebration of 30 years of Saratoga history.

We are getting the whole gang together for this fun, long weekend. So don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have fun in the Big Easy.

Highlights

Highlights

  • 4 nights in a centrally-located New Orleans hotel (hotel rooms during the festival average over $300 / night!)
  • 3 days of Jazz Fest Tickets
  • Welcome Cocktail Reception
  • 2 dinners (Fri & Sun)
  • Local Transportation
  • Many other treats
Itinerary

Thursday – Arrive in New Orleans for a 4-night stay. Welcome cocktail reception in the French Quarter.

Friday – Full day at the New Orleans Jazz Fest. Group dinner in the evening.

Saturday – Full day at the New Orleans Jazz Fest. Evening free.

Sunday – Full day at the New Orleans Jazz Fest. Group dinner in the evening.

Monday – Departure from New Orleans.

Included
  • 4-night stay in New Orleans at select hotel
  • Transportation within New Orleans
  • 3 day pass to Jazz Fest
  • Welcome Cocktail Reception
  • 2 dinners
Not Included
  • Transportation to or from New Orleans (air or car) before/after tour
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Drinks during included meals, unless noted
  • Tips to driver
Accomodations

We select the best hotel for the group in New Orleans with walking access to restaurants and local attractions.

$1595 USD Per Person

$100 off if deposit is received before Dec 15th, 2019.

A deposit of $395 is due to secure a place on the trip. Reservations are taken on a first-come / first-serve basis.

The $1595 price per person is based on double occupancy, two people sharing a room.  If you are a single and are ok with sharing a room, then the price does not change.  If you are a single and want your own room, then there is a single supplement of $600. These rooms are not cheap, so this single supplement extra just covers the room cost.

Final payment is due 60 days prior to the start of the tour.

Please contact us for a Reservation Form if you are interested in joining us.

Have a question?

    Travel Blog.

    rascalandthorn

    Part 6 and the last of our recently concluded private tour of Barcelona and Madrid with our second day in marvelous Madrid that included starting with a superb pour-over Natural #geshacoffee from @geishacoffeemadrid (using a Bulgarian roaster), a stroll through the famous #elrastrodemadrid , a day trip to the home of the world’s most astounding #lechazoasado - @restaurante_mannix - and an eye-opening and delicious seminar on #spanishconservas by one of the world’s experts - @rogenriquez - before concluding for the evening with very full stomachs. I took it easy on the last day (I had more to come), but our group had a fabulous lunch at one of my favorites- Sachs! Finally, that evening we decamped to @salmonguru for a farewell cocktail!

    #madrid #privatetour #gastronomictour #spain @theworlds50best @thebestchefawards @michelinguide #randtbcnmad2023 #cocktails @50bestbars #coffee #specialtycoffee #restaurants #spanishrestaurant

    View

    Mar 31

    16 1
    Open
    Part 6 and the last of our recently concluded private tour of Barcelona and Madrid with our second day in marvelous Madrid that included starting with a superb pour-over Natural #geshacoffee from @geishacoffeemadrid (using a Bulgarian roaster), a stroll through the famous #elrastrodemadrid , a day trip to the home of the world’s most astounding #lechazoasado - @restaurante_mannix - and an eye-opening and delicious seminar on #spanishconservas by one of the world’s experts - @rogenriquez - before concluding for the evening with very full stomachs. I took it easy on the last day (I had more to come), but our group had a fabulous lunch at one of my favorites- Sachs! Finally, that evening we decamped to @salmonguru for a farewell cocktail! #madrid #privatetour #gastronomictour #spain @theworlds50best @thebestchefawards @michelinguide #randtbcnmad2023 #cocktails @50bestbars #coffee #specialtycoffee #restaurants #spanishrestaurant

    rascalandthorn

    Part 5 (Madrid Day 2) of our recently concluded private tour of Barcelona and Madrid with our second day in marvelous Madrid that included starting with a sensational #pistachiolatte @najispecialtycoffee a private tour of the @museothyssen lunch at the extraordinary @desde_1911 light tapas @bar_casatoni and a nightcap at Isa in the Four Seasons.

    #madrid #privatetour #gastronomictour #spain @theworlds50best @thebestchefawards @michelinguide #randtbcnmad2023

    View

    Mar 30

    23 0
    Open
    Part 5 (Madrid Day 2) of our recently concluded private tour of Barcelona and Madrid with our second day in marvelous Madrid that included starting with a sensational #pistachiolatte @najispecialtycoffee a private tour of the @museothyssen lunch at the extraordinary @desde_1911 light tapas @bar_casatoni and a nightcap at Isa in the Four Seasons. #madrid #privatetour #gastronomictour #spain @theworlds50best @thebestchefawards @michelinguide #randtbcnmad2023

    rascalandthorn

    Part 4 of our recently concluded private tour of Barcelona and Madrid with our first day in marvelous Madrid that included a spectacular lunch at the always sensational @diverxo by the incredible @dabizdiverxo followed by a spectacular evening of #flamenco #vinosdejerez and a perfect amount of superb food at the Michelin starred @corralmoreria

    #madrid #privatetour #gastronomictour #spain @theworlds50best @thebestchefawards @michelinguide #randtbcnmad2023

    View

    Mar 30

    16 0
    Open
    Part 4 of our recently concluded private tour of Barcelona and Madrid with our first day in marvelous Madrid that included a spectacular lunch at the always sensational @diverxo by the incredible @dabizdiverxo followed by a spectacular evening of #flamenco #vinosdejerez and a perfect amount of superb food at the Michelin starred @corralmoreria #madrid #privatetour #gastronomictour #spain @theworlds50best @thebestchefawards @michelinguide #randtbcnmad2023

    rascalandthorn

    Part 3 of our recently concluded private tour of Barcelona and Madrid with our last day in beautiful Barcelona that included a day trip to gorgeous #girona for a spectacular lunch at the always sensational @cellercanroca followed by a return to BCN and some delicious, light nibbles from @oliverchef @teatrokitchenbar . Next - off to Madrid!

    #barcelona #privatetour #gastronomictour #spain @theworlds50best @thebestchefawards @michelinguide

    View

    Mar 29

    13 0
    Open
    Part 3 of our recently concluded private tour of Barcelona and Madrid with our last day in beautiful Barcelona that included a day trip to gorgeous #girona for a spectacular lunch at the always sensational @cellercanroca followed by a return to BCN and some delicious, light nibbles from @oliverchef @teatrokitchenbar . Next - off to Madrid! #barcelona #privatetour #gastronomictour #spain @theworlds50best @thebestchefawards @michelinguide