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The Big Apple & The Big Easy

Double your stateside fun by pairing the fabulous metropolis of New York City with the swagger of New Orleans.

It takes less than four hours to fly between the two. Sure, they’ve got similarities—a love of jazz, for starters, and they’ve both grown from a melting pot of cultures. But you’ll enjoy their contrasts in pace and atmosphere making this twin-centre illuminating and entertaining in equal measure.

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Itinerary overview

Days 1-3

If you’re a New York newbie, Midtown is your go-to. Shop on Fifth Avenue, catch the skyline views...

Days 4-6

Come for the year-round party. Stay for the history and mystique. New Orleans is a magical blend ...

Days 1-3

New York

If you’re a New York newbie, Midtown is your go-to. Shop on Fifth Avenue, catch the skyline views from the Empire State Building, gaze up at the billboards of Times Square, stroll through Central Park, and finish up with cocktails somewhere fabulous on Broadway. Or live life like a New Yorker and experience the city away from the well-trodden tourist trails, following the hipsters to pockets of NYC that are all about the now and next. Make every second count. Feast your way around Brooklyn with a local guide, visiting classic mom-and-pop businesses. Get to know Alexander Hamilton’s New York on a walking tour of Wall Street. If there’s a Knicks game on at Madison Square Garden when you’re in town, get tickets to experience the buzz of American sports fandom.

Major League Baseball Tickets
Miami

Enjoy the excitement of a thrilling Major League Baseball game. Subject to availability, we can arrange tickets for games which take place across the United States and Canada throughout the season which runs from March to November. Watch as the pitcher throws the ball as the batter takes aim to hopefully score a run. No matter which team you are cheering for, being in the crowd can be just as exhilarating as watching the game.

National Basketball Association (NBA) Tickets
Miami

If you are travelling to the United States or Canada between October and June, you may wish to include tickets to see a National Basketball Association (NBA) game. Subject to availability, we can arrange tickets so you can witness the speed of the game as the players power across the court to shoot at the hoop. As each quarter unfolds, the atmosphere being part of the crowd can be electrifying.

National Hockey League (NHL) Tickets
Florida

The National Hockey League (NHL) is something of an institution across North America. Established in 1917, 32 teams compete against each other in ice hockey from October to June. Subject to availability, we can arrange tickets so that you can be rink side to witness the power and speed of the players as they attack and defend across the ice.

Neighbourhood Eats: Brownstone Brooklyn Experience
New York

World famous for its food scene, this experience beckons flavour cravers near and far to indulge in each and every one of Brooklyn’s delicious delicacies right in their native home. From the small but vibrant mix of locally-owned, artisanal food shops of Smith Street and Court Street to the boroughs most impressive bakeries, we’ll guide you through a mouthwatering menu of eateries, catering to each and every one of your culinary cravings. 

Old haunts lend a historical glimpse into Brooklyn’s foodie history, while new emerging entrepreneurs and esteemed chefs serve up a bevy of wow-worthy dishes derived from all four corners of the globe.  A treat for the tastebuds, you’ll also savour an educational insight into the neighbourhood’s rich history. So, whether you’re here for the food, the culture or a fusion of the two, this unmissable tour offers just the ticket.

• Duration: Three hours
• Departs: Wednesday to Sunday
• Operates year-round
• Group experience

Good to know
Tour begins at 11AM. Food is not included in the price but can be purchased on the day. Please bring ID with you.

Taste the American Dream - A Lower East Side Food Tour
New York

If you love nothing more than treating your tastebuds to a fusion of great flavours, then this delightful trip is right up your alley. Taking you from the Asian-inspired streets of lively ChinaTown to the thriving alleyways of Little Italy, this experience welcomes you to tuck into a heavenly slice of New York heritage.

Indulge in a tantalising medley of moreish bites as you chomp on a mouthwatering menu of oven-fresh baked goods, hearty Italian dishes and irresistible New American comfort food, all served with a satisfying side order of history and culture. Curb every craving and learn all that there is to know about the immigrants responsible for transforming New York’s world-famous food scene.

• Duration: Three hours 
• Departs: Friday - Tuesday
• Operates year-round
• Group experience

Good to know
Timings will be available upon request. Refreshments are not included but can be purchased on the day. Please bring ID with you.

New York Central Park Bike Tour
New York

This guided bike tour is an efficient, easygoing way to see Central Park in a couple of hours. You’ll cover far more ground than on foot, stop regularly at key landmarks, and hear the stories that give the park its character, all without feeling rushed. Stretching for more than 50 city blocks through the middle of Manhattan, Central Park is where locals escape the noise, films find their backdrops, and life seems to take on a different mood from the busy streets.

On this guided ride, you’ll follow quiet paths and broad avenues through the park’s best-known corners and some of its quieter ones too. You’ll cycle beneath the American elms of the Literary Walk, a grand promenade named for the statues of writers that line it and is often used in films and period dramas. You’ll stop at Bethesda Terrace and Fountain, the architectural heart of the park, set beside the lake where classic rowing boats glide past and street musicians often fill the space with sound. Nearby, Sheep Meadow offers one of Central Park’s most famous views, a wide green lawn framed by Manhattan’s skyline and a favourite spot for picnics and people-watching.

The route also loops around the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, a calm, open stretch of water encircled by a running path, with long views that show just how dramatically the city rises around the park. One of the more reflective stops is Strawberry Fields, the John Lennon Memorial, located near the building where he lived. It’s a peaceful corner of the park, often accompanied by music and the occasional singalong, and a reminder of how closely Central Park is woven into modern culture.

• Duration: 2 hours
• Daily departures 
• Operates year round
• Group experience

Days 4-6

New Orleans

Come for the year-round party. Stay for the history and mystique. New Orleans is a magical blend of cultures and influences with a history steeped in drama and tragedy. Explore the people, places, traditions, and events that make this city so vibrant. If this is your first time in New Orleans, check off the must-dos: a streetcar ride, beignets at Café du Monde, and a cruise on the mighty Mississippi, complete with a jazz band.

National Basketball Association (NBA) Tickets
Miami

If you are travelling to the United States or Canada between October and June, you may wish to include tickets to see a National Basketball Association (NBA) game. Subject to availability, we can arrange tickets so you can witness the speed of the game as the players power across the court to shoot at the hoop. As each quarter unfolds, the atmosphere being part of the crowd can be electrifying.

Evening Jazz Cruise
New Orleans

There's no better place or time to contemplate the New Orleans' skyline than from aboard a good old-fashioned steamboat. And if the breathtaking views of the city's skyline aren't enough to satisfy your senses, you have the option to book the cruise with a casual buffet-style dinner.

Don't think the highlights of this trip are limited to the awe-inspiring vantage point or the delicious meal. Aboard the Natchez Steamboat, you're also invited to have a nosey around the ship's engine room. Inside this quaint space, redesigned to look like a museum, you'll find all sorts of historical artefacts that have many an interesting story behind them. Throughout the voyage, you can enjoy a jiggle to live jazz tunes performed by the world-renowned Dukes of Dixieland. New Orleans is famous for being the city of jazz, so the Dukes' jingles provide the playlist.

Daytime Jazz Cruise
New Orleans

Sail along the city’s sparkling waters and take a deep dive into a mesmerising melting pot of sights and sounds on this breathtaking steamboat experience. Spectate the historical regions that surround the legendary Mississippi River and harness the opportunity to kick back and relax in undisputed style.

Cruise from the lively heart of the French Quarter and step back in time to the land of the age-old New Orleans’ ‘cottonocracy.’ All this is rounded off with a good old foot tap to the syncopated rhythms of the on-board jazz band.

• Duration: two hours (11.30am to 1.30pm or 2.30pm to 4.30pm)
• Daily departures
• Operates year-round
• Group experience

Good to know
Lunch is not included but can be purchased at an extra cost. Please bring ID with you.

Oak Alley Plantation Tour
New Orleans

Swap the vibrant city streets of New Orleans for the rugged rural scapes of The Old South on this fascinating journey to the Oak Alley Plantation. Prepare to be blown away by the exquisite architecture of the plantation as you navigate the quarter-mile long driveway before finally locking eyes on its prestigious pillared facade.

Concealed entirely by 250-year-old oak trees, it’s hard to believe that this idyllic oasis has such a heinous history. A must-do for history buffs and otherwise, this immersive experience takes you back in time to when its privileged inhabitants owned and enslaved African men, women and children.

• Duration: 4 hours
• Daily departures
• Operates year-round
• Group experience

Good to know
There are two times available for this tour - choose between 10am to 3.15pm or midday to 5.15pm. Lunch and refreshments are not included. Please bring ID with you.

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