New Orleans Stay & Western Caribbean Cruise

New Orleans is famous for its jazz, the extravagant carnivals and parades, and the ‘Big Easy’ lifestyle. The atmospheric French Quarter is filled with the strains of jazz and blues echoing through the streets. Bourbon Street, famous for the annual Mardi Gras, comes to life at night as it plays host to a giant street party throbbing with music, people and excellent restaurants; the party atmosphere fuelled by the bars that stay open all night.

In addition to all the partying, New Orleans has plenty of serious sightseeing options to offer. Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve is a great place to experience ‘bayou life’ in Louisiana. It offers a variety of activities, including bayou cruises from the Acadian Cultural Centre and paddlewheel boat trips from New Orleans to the historic Chalmette Battlefield sites.

A cruise on the Carnival Dream offers a vacation that packs in so much relaxation, fun and entertainment that you may feel the need to pinch yourself to make sure it’s real. Whether you want a holiday that will keep the kids happy while you work on your tan or a break that offers lazy days of spa treatments followed by late night socializing a trip on this ship has something for everyone. Head for the Cloud 9 Spa for a facial and body wrap then get your teeth whitened to compliment your bronzed skin or just lay back and feel yourself being rejuvenated in one of the exclusive staterooms. Once you have been pampered to within an inch of bliss head to the Redfrog Rum Bar for a taste of the Caribbean with a refreshing cocktail then grab a rack of ribs at Fat Jimmy’s C-Side BBQ. But adults aren’t the only ones who will love this vacation with loads to entertain kids of all ages. Club O2 is a great just-for-teens hangout while the entire family can compete onstage and play giant versions of their favourite games with Hasbro, The Game Show.