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Travel Bliss Presents: Soul in the City

A Curated New Orleans Experience During Essence Festival Weekend

New Orleans, Louisiana | July 1–5, 2027

There are trips—and then there are Travel Bliss experiences.

Join Travel Bliss for Soul in the City, a curated New Orleans getaway during one of the most exciting cultural weekends of the year. This experience is designed for travelers who want the freedom to enjoy Essence Festival their way while having the important details—your hotel, private airport transportation, destination guidance, and Travel Bliss concierge support—already handled.

Come for the music. Stay for the culture, food, fashion, and unmistakable energy of New Orleans. Leave with memories you'll be talking about long after the weekend is over.

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🏨 Your Home in New Orleans: New Orleans Marriott

You'll stay at the New Orleans Marriott, ideally located on Canal Street at the edge of the French Quarter. From here, you'll be within easy reach of restaurants, nightlife, shopping, live music, the riverfront, and many of the activities happening throughout Essence Festival weekend.

After a full day—and night—of experiencing New Orleans, return to comfortable accommodations with plush bedding and modern amenities where you can recharge before doing it all again.

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✨ The Travel Bliss Experience

This isn't simply a hotel stay. Travel Bliss has added special touches to help make your Essence weekend easier, more organized, and more memorable.

Your package includes:

• 4-night stay at the New Orleans Marriott

• Round-trip private luxury airport transportation

• Travel Bliss VIP Arrival Experience & curated welcome bag

• Personalized itinerary, dining guide & Essence Festival Survival Guide

• Travel Bliss Concierge text support throughout your stay

• Digital packing guide and "What to Wear" style guide

• Neighborhood dining and entertainment recommendations

• Travel Bliss group perks and surprises

Essence Festival concert tickets are NOT included.

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📅 YOUR SOUL IN THE CITY ITINERARY

💜 DAY 1 — THURSDAY, JULY 1

Welcome to New Orleans | Arrival & Check-In

The Crescent City is calling! Arrive, settle in, and prepare for an incredible Essence Festival weekend.

• Arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

• Meet your professional driver for your private luxury transfer to the New Orleans Marriott.

• Check in, unpack, and receive your Travel Bliss arrival information.

• Spend the evening exploring Canal Street and the nearby French Quarter or simply relax and recharge.

• Get ready—Soul in the City officially begins!

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🎷 DAY 2 — FRIDAY, JULY 2

Welcome to the Heartbeat of New Orleans

Today is about experiencing New Orleans your way. Dive into the Essence Festival of Culture, explore the city, eat something incredible, and prepare for the energy of Essence weekend after dark.

• Explore the Essence Festival of Culture at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, including speakers, celebrity panels, Black-owned vendors, beauty, fashion, wellness and entertainment.

• Discover the French Quarter, Bourbon Street, Royal Street, or take a ride aboard the historic St. Charles streetcar.

• Sample New Orleans cuisine, cocktails, cafés and neighborhood favorites.

• Attend the evening's Essence Festival concerts at the Caesars Superdome if you've purchased tickets.

• Keep the night going with live jazz, rooftop lounges, Frenchmen Street and Essence weekend events throughout the city.

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📸 DAY 3 — SATURDAY, JULY 3

Now It's Warming Up!

Another full day of music, culture, food and celebration awaits—and today is a perfect opportunity to capture the moment.

• Return to the Essence Festival of Culture for speakers, shopping, performances, wellness experiences and interactive exhibits.

• Guests who purchase the Signature Photography Experience can enjoy a private 30-minute professional photo session at an iconic New Orleans location.

• Grab lunch and experience authentic New Orleans flavors at one of the city's celebrated restaurants.

• Head to the Caesars Superdome for another night of Essence Festival concerts if you've purchased tickets.

• Finish your evening with Frenchmen Street, a rooftop lounge, live music or one of the weekend's many after-parties.

📸 Optional Add-On: Signature Photography Experience

You're going to New Orleans during Essence—you might as well get the pictures!

Add an exclusive 30-minute semi-shared professional photography session at a picturesque New Orleans location such as the French Quarter, Jackson Square or the Mississippi Riverfront.

Your session includes professionally edited digital images perfect for social media, holiday cards, framing, or simply remembering how fabulous you looked during your Soul in the City weekend.

Advance reservations are required.

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🎆 DAY 4 — SUNDAY, JULY 4

Here Come the Fireworks!

It's your final full day in New Orleans, so make it count. Enjoy another day of culture, food, shopping and entertainment before celebrating July 4th New Orleans-style.

• Spend the morning exploring Essence Festival programming or enjoying more of the French Quarter.

• Consider an iconic New Orleans jazz brunch before your afternoon adventures.

• Shop Royal Street, explore the riverfront, discover local boutiques, or return to festival activities.

• Attend the evening's Essence Festival concert programming if you've purchased tickets.

• Celebrate the Fourth of July and enjoy the city's holiday festivities before one final night in New Orleans.

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✈️ DAY 5 — MONDAY, JULY 5

It's Not Goodbye—It's See You Later!

After four incredible nights, it's time to head home with memories, photos, new friendships and probably a few stories that should stay in New Orleans.

• Enjoy one last leisurely morning at the New Orleans Marriott.

• Grab a final coffee, breakfast, souvenirs or quick French Quarter stroll if your flight schedule allows.

• Check out of the hotel and meet your scheduled driver.

• Enjoy your private luxury transfer to MSY Airport.

• Head home and start deciding which Travel Bliss experience you're joining next!

Travel Well. Celebrate More. Live Bliss.

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💎 WHAT'S INCLUDED

Your Soul in the City package includes your accommodations at the New Orleans Marriott, round-trip private airport transfers, Travel Bliss VIP Arrival Experience, welcome amenities, personalized destination resources, Travel Bliss concierge support, and the exclusive perks associated with traveling with our group.

The Signature Photography Experience is an optional add-on and must be selected and paid for separately.

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❌ WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

Essence Festival concert tickets are not included in your package. Travelers are responsible for purchasing their own concert/event admission.

Also not included are airfare to/from New Orleans, meals and beverages unless specifically stated, sightseeing and activities not specifically listed as included, personal expenses, gratuities, and travel protection.

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✈️ FLIGHTS

Flights are NOT included in your package.

Travel Bliss can assist with flight arrangements upon request. Because your package includes round-trip airport transportation, you will be required to provide your complete flight itinerary once your flights are booked so your private transfers can be properly scheduled.

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🛡️ TRAVEL PROTECTION

Travel protection is strongly recommended and is not automatically included in your package.

Travel protection may provide coverage for certain unexpected circumstances including trip cancellation or interruption, medical emergencies, travel delays, baggage issues and other covered events, depending upon the policy purchased.

Travel Bliss can provide travel protection options upon request.

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💳 PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE

One of the best parts about booking early? You don't have to pay for your entire trip today.

Secure your reservation with the required deposit and make scheduled payments toward your balance. You are always welcome to pay ahead of schedule or pay your trip off early.

All required payments must be received by the final payment deadline to maintain your reservation.

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💰 NEED MORE PAYMENT OPTIONS?

Want more time to pay than the standard Travel Bliss monthly payment schedule allows?

You may be able to use Klarna or Affirm to pay your remaining vacation balance in full while extending your personal repayment schedule.

Klarna and Affirm may allow eligible travelers to generate a one-time virtual card that can be used to make a payment toward your Travel Bliss reservation. Once the payment is successfully processed, your Travel Bliss package is paid using that card, and you make your installment payments directly to Klarna or Affirm according to the terms of your agreement with them.

This can be a great option if you would rather pay off your Travel Bliss package sooner while spreading your personal payments over a longer period.

Important: Klarna and Affirm are independent third-party financing providers and are not affiliated with Travel Bliss. Eligibility, available payment plans, interest, fees, credit requirements and repayment terms are determined solely by the provider. Travel Bliss does not guarantee approval or specific financing terms.

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⚜️ ESSENCE FESTIVAL WEEKEND

Your Travel Bliss package is designed to complement your Essence Festival experience, but Travel Bliss is not the organizer or producer of Essence Festival of Culture and festival admission or concert tickets are not included.

Festival schedules, performers, venues, events and programming are controlled by the festival organizers and are subject to change. Your Travel Bliss itinerary provides plenty of flexibility so you can choose the official and unofficial Essence weekend events that interest you most.

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💜 WHY BOOK SOUL IN THE CITY WITH TRAVEL BLISS?

Because during a weekend this busy, the details matter.

Instead of piecing together your hotel, airport transportation, destination information and on-the-ground support yourself, you'll arrive knowing Travel Bliss has already taken care of the foundation of your weekend.

You choose the concerts. You choose the parties. You choose how much—or how little—you want to do.

We'll take care of the Bliss.

New Orleans | July 1–5, 2027

Soul in the City

Music. Culture. Food. Fashion. Black Excellence. New Orleans.

Ready to experience Essence Festival weekend the Travel Bliss way? Reserve your spot today.