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Road Scholar is holding 12 reserves (2 singles and 5 doubles) for OLLI members. If you have any questions, please contact Claudia Pols via olli.info@uah.edu.
On the Road: Cuisine & Culture in Acadiana Louisiana (Program #24834) - 1/13 - 1/20/2025
Summary
Dive into the history, natural beauty, and flavors of southern Louisiana's vibrant Cajun and Creole communities. This is Acadiana — a true melting pot brimming with heritage, distinctive cuisines, and lively zydeco beats. Learn about the Cajun, Creole, and indigenous Chitimacha peoples while delving into Acadian history and picking up some Creole French along the way. Explore Baton Rouge’s new and old State Capitol buildings and enjoy exclusive access to the Acadian Cultural Center. In other words? Laissez les bons temps rouler!
Highlights
- Enjoy a boat ride through the Louisiana bayou and learn about its wildlife, ecosystems and the impact climate change has had on this fragile environment.
- Discover the flavors of Cajun and Creole cuisine in a cooking demonstration with the New Orleans School of Cooking and explore the TABASCO® Factory & Museum.
- Take part in a seafood boil with locals while you dine to the tunes of live Cajun music.
Activity Level: Keep the Pace
Walking up to 1-2 miles per day; some uneven terrain including city streets and uneven surfaces such as cobblestones. Getting on/off busses and a boat.
Program Price (does not include travel to and from Louisiana)
- $2899 - double occupancy
- $3399 - single occupancy
Program Price Includes
- 7 nights of accommodations
- 18 meals: 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, & 5 Dinners
- 3 expert-led lectures
- 13 field trips
- 3 performances
- Group travel and transfers throughout the program
- A Group Leader to accompany you throughout the program to handle all logistics
- Customary gratuities, taxes, and destination fees
- The Road Scholar Emergency and Travel Assistance Plan, including 24-hour assistance for medical and other emergencies
Accommodations
- Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans, 2 nights - Family-owned and operated hotel located in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana that is known for its Carousel Piano Bar & Lounge, a rotating bar.
- Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown, Baton Rouge, 2 nights - Located in Baton Rouge's business district, this modern Inn offers beautiful views of the water front and streets of Downtown.
- Drury Inn & Suites Lafayette, Lafayette, 2 nights - Quiet and comfortable hotel centrally located.
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Houma, Houma, 1 night - Three-Star accommodation just steps away from the bayou.
If you have any questions, please contact Claudia Pols via olli.info@uah.edu.
