Top North America Holidays - page 3

Experience the iconic New Orleans swamplands during a small-group airboat tour, led by a professional guide. Alternate between adrenaline-fueled high speeds and gentle cruising as you sail past fascinating flora and fauna. Capture fantastic photographs of alligators in their natural habitat, and relish the intimate atmosphere of a small-group, limited to only nine passengers.

Discover the history, traditions, and iconic landmarks of New Orleans with this guided group tour. You can save hours walking between dispersed landmarks and enjoy the perk of having transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle included. Highlights showcased on the route include Congo Square, Treme, the Musicians’ Village, the Civil Rights Trail, and Lower Ninth Ward to learn about the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Explore Sonoma Valley wine on a small-group tasting tour from San Francisco to boutique wineries, making sightseeing stops along the way. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge, enter Sonoma's rolling landscape of golden hills and vineyards, and enjoy a series of guided tastings, learning about Sonoma wine varietals and terroir as you sip. After your time in Sonoma, pause in the artists' colony of Sausalito, with the option to return to San Francisco by ferry for great views across the San Francisco Bay.

Experience the charm of New Orleans on a two-hour Sunday jazz cruise along the Mississippi River. Enjoy live jazz music, stunning views from the top deck, and the option to savor a Louisiana-style buffet brunch featuring local favorites. This authentic paddle-wheel riverboat offers a perfect blend of history, ambiance, and relaxation for all ages. The legendary Steamboat NATCHEZ and her sister vessel Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS will sail interchangeably, depending on bookings and private events.

Discover the spooky side of Savannah with a haunted pub crawl. Meet your guide at Churchill's for this adults-only walking tour that includes a stop at Colonial Park Cemetery. Visit several different bars (drinks own expense) and hear spooky stories about local history, architecture, and landmarks. Maximize time in Savannah with a guided city stroll.

Enjoying a thrilling and high-octane way to immerse yourself in Louisiana’s wild swamp ecosystems—and try out a range of courses and options—with this zipline experience. Pick from one of many available start times, make your own way to the Maurepas Swamp near Lake Ponchartrain and get suited up in your gear. From the cypress treetops, try out five different ziplines, a suspension bridge, and more.

Get a taste of New Orleans' food, history, architecture, and culture on this culinary walking tour. Follow your local guide to historic buildings, local hotels, and several tasting locations in the historic French Quarter.  Along the way, hear anecdotes and legends about the Crescent City's gastronomic culture. Bring walking shoes and your appetite; all tastings are included and provide more than enough food to make up a hearty lunch.

Soak up sunset views from the water's edge, and admire a perspective many visitors miss, on this Key West sailing tour. Sample up to eight different wines and/or five different beers as you sail, and indulge in a selection of gourmet hors d'oeuvres to accompany them. As you go, learn more from your crew, and enjoy a festive and celebratory way to toast to your trip.

Visit the Whitney Plantation Museum—a former indigo and sugar plantation that is now dedicated to promoting an understanding of enslavement in Louisiana—on this hassle-free trip from New Orleans. Round-trip transit and admission tickets are included for your convenience. Upon arrival, learn about the brutal realities of plantation life through museum exhibits and an audio guide as you explore the site independently. You can also choose to upgrade your experience to include a 90-minute swamp tour.

Discover New Orleans’ dark side on this haunted history ghost tour. Hear tales of famous hauntings from your local guide, and visit the French Quarter’s most infamous and eerie locations—hotspots for paranormal investigators and historical videographers. By the end, see the Vieux Carré in a different (and profoundly more ominous) light.

Delve deeper into the dark history of Savannah than traditional ghost tours do on an adults-only walking tour that focuses on spirits and scoundrels. As you explore the historic town center under the cloak of darkness, you'll hear post-watershed stories that focus on voodoo, murder, and haunted mansions. Plus, exploring on foot means you'll be able to focus in on details that you might otherwise have missed.

Stroll around Frenchmen Street, New Orlean's top nightlife spot for live music, on this VIP evening tour. Listen to guided commentary on the street's colorful history and visit some of the hottest nightclubs, one of which will serve you an included New Orleans-style cocktail. You can also peruse the Frenchmen Street Art Market to pick up some locally-made souvenirs.

Go beyond the guidebooks to immerse yourself in the heart of New Orleans’ music scene on this lively walking tour. Start at Louis Armstrong Park, explore jazz roots in the French Quarter, and stroll through historic spots like Bourbon Street and Frenchmen Street. Enjoy live jazz music at a local venue with a complimentary drink, while your guide shares insights into the city’s vibrant musical heritage and neighborhood culture.

Learn more about a contentious chapter in American history on this full-day tour of Oak Alley and Laura Plantations—with convenient transport from downtown New Orleans. Upon arrival, take a plantation tour and learn more about its history than you would if exploring alone. You’ll hear about a woman-owned plantation, see centuries-old oak trees, and learn about the enslaved people at the heart of the landmarks' stories.

Eat your way through the French Quarter on a guided walking tour highlighting New Orleans’ rich culinary heritage. Sample beignets, gumbo, and local Cajun dishes while exploring America’s oldest public market and vibrant streets. Learn about the city’s diverse food culture and history, with stops including Jackson Square and the French Market.

Discover one of Louisiana’s last preserved wetlands on a Honey Island Swamp boat tour. Make your own way to Slidell, then travel deep into the secluded swamp across Lake Pontchartrain to view native wildlife and discover a remote Cajun village only accessible by boat. Enjoy your expert guide's insights into Cajun culture and the lush swamps as you look out for alligators, wild boar, snakes, and native birds.

Exploring New Orleans in the evening can seem like an intimidating quest on your own, but this ghost, voodoo, and vampire walking tour takes you to the city’s eeriest sights at night in the safety of a group led by a guide. Stop by top attractions such as the LaLaurie Mansion and New Orleans Pharmacy Museum while listening to your guide’s detailed stories of the paranormal and beyond.

Experience the grandeur of New Orleans’ antebellum south on a half-day tour of Oak Alley Plantation. Journey through time to the manicured estate and into the gorgeous home, built in 1839. View stunning architecture, oak-lined esplanades, and enduring sugar cane fields while learning about the plantation’s fascinating – and often somber – histories from local guides. Upgrade your experience to include a pontoon swamp tour.

Make exploring Wine Country easy on this tour aboard the Napa Valley Wine Trolley. The open-air cable car is a replica of the historic trolleys seen in San Francisco and offers views of the vineyards as you travel to three or four wineries to sample the local wines (tastings at your own expense). A guide provides commentary about Napa’s rich history. Lunch at one of the wineries is also included for extra convenience.

Swim among coral and tropical fish in Key West's living reef on this snorkeling excursion. Sit back and relax on a custom-built boat, and sail to the reef where a professional crew is on hand to provide snorkeling instruction and guidance. After your swim, enjoy included beer, soft drinks, and water on the boat for your ride back. All snorkeling equipment is provided.

Witness a different side of New Orleans history on a visit to the dynamic National WWII Museum, the official World War II museum of the US. While away the hours exploring wartime artifacts and discovering fascinating facts and histories at this world-class museum. Ideal for history buffs, students, or as a rainy-day activity in New Orleans.

Enjoy an only-in-New-Orleans experience when you embark on a paddle-wheel boat tour of the mighty Mississippi River. In the evening, hop aboard the Steamboat Natchez or her sister vessel, the Riverboat City of New Orleans, and admire views of the city from the water's edge. This cost-saving package additionally includes a Creole‐inspired dinner (if option selected), plus live jazz music to set the mood.

Experience New Orleans’ haunted history on this fun and affordable French Quarter walking tour. Hear the real-life stories of unsolved murders, mysterious hauntings, and unexplained events from an informative historian-guide. Visit the infamous crime scenes, like Lalaurie Mansion, and learn about the city’s relationship to the occult—from vampires to voodoo, pirates to witchcraft—on a compelling, alcohol-friendly excursion.

Soak up the atmosphere of the bayou on this 8-hour cultural tour from New Orleans. Visit the Oak Alley Plantation House, dating from 1837, and view the stately row of 28 evenly spaced mature oaks that line the driveway. Follow your guide, dressed in period costume, through the mansion, the blacksmith shop and the onsite restaurant. You'll also learn about life in the bayou's waterways aboard a swamp and wetlands boat tour. See the amazing variety of flora and fauna native to the area and hear about life in the Barataria Swamps from your native guides. Round-trip transportation from New Orleans is included.