We invite you to

Step into the spellbinding charm of New Orleans… where history whispers, jazz lingers in the air, and Halloween casts an enchanting glow over the city.

At Avalon Women’s Travel, we believe in savoring the journey—taking time to unwind, connect, and immerse ourselves in the soul of a place. This Halloween season, we invite you to experience the Crescent City’s mystical allure at a gentle pace, blending relaxation with just the right touch of haunted adventure.

Why New Orleans in October?
As autumn leaves drift along the Mississippi, the city transforms into a playground of eerie elegance. Crisp evenings carry the scent of café au lait and beignets, while flickering gas lamps cast shadows over haunted courtyards and voodoo altars. The French Quarter hums with ghost stories, jazz clubs warm the night, and costumed revelers add a whimsical energy—all without the frenzy of Mardi Gras.

We’ve crafted a journey that honors both the vibrant energy of New Orleans and the introvert’s need for stillness.

Leisurely French Quarter strolls – Admire iron-lace balconies, hidden gardens, and haunted historic sites (with plenty of café stops!).

Intimate jazz & blues evenings – Let live music move you in tucked-away lounges.

Mystical witchy experiences – Tarot readings and a gentle, storytelling-focused ghost tour (no jump scares, just rich lore!).

Garden District serenity – Meander under ancient oaks draped in Spanish moss.

Slow mornings & sacred solitude – Ample free time to journal, wander, or sip chicory coffee in a sunlit courtyard.

This is travel for those who want to feel a place deeply—through its stories, its music, and the spaces between the notes.

Join us as we celebrate the Season of the Witch
as the veil grows thin in the Crescent City

Come See :: Come Be ::

sample itinerary**

DAY 1
Settle in and Relax

• Your private driver will pick you up at the airport

• This is considered a free day for early arrivals

  • Lounge by the pool or go explore the neighborhood, We’re staying right in the heart of the French Quarter , so early arrivals can drop your bags at the hotel and go enjoy the day

• 6:30pm Welcome dinner

• Evening walk with new friends
  
  

meals: welcome dinner

DAY 2
Get To Know The City

• Morning free

• Food Tour in the French Quarter

  • Fill up on the city’s specialties on this cultural tour while you learn your way around the city

• Free time to rest or explore

• Evening Haunted History Walk ~ A little hokey and a lot of fun. Tis the season, in the crescent city

• Rest of the evening free

meals: breakfast, food tour

DAY 3
Exploration

• Private St. Louis Cemetery Tour

  • See the final resting place of Marie Laveau

• Stop at the Historic Voodoo Museum

  • Note: Voodoo is considered a closed practice, we are mindful of this and maintain firm boundaries around maintaining a respectful approach to cultural education

• Lunch together

• Break

• Early evening cruise through the ethereal swamps of Louisiana (maybe meet some gator friends?? NOT for petting btw, there’s always one who wants to take a pet home, I swear)

• Rest of the evening free

meals: breakfast, lunch

DAY 4
Culture

• Late morning/early afternoon Individual Tarot Readings ~ Listen, I am actually fairly skeptical of all this, I do it mostly because it’s fun, but i have to say. I had the best reading of my life from a man named Charlie about 8 years ago, and I’ve been looking for him ever since. Maybe this time, we will find him.

• Free time

• In the evening we will hop aboard an old timey riverboat for a sunset Jazz dinner along the Mississippi River
  
  meals: breakfast, dinner

DAY 5
Day of Leisure

• Sleep in til late breakfast

• Take the ferry over to Algiers Point to wander this quaint historic neighborhood

• Cafe lunch together

• Free time

• Early Evening Jazz Show at the famed Preservation Hall

• Later evening free ~ Perhaps a Sazerac?
  

meals: breakfast, lunch

DAY 6
Free Day!

• Breakfast at your leisure

• Free Day to

  • do some vintage shopping or witchy-things shopping for Halloween or heck, why not, maybe even regular shopping

  • Maybe go to some museums

  • Or perhaps sit at Cafe Du Monde and write some post cards while you savor a beignet and watch the world go by

• Farewell Dinner
  

meals: breakfast, farewell dinner

Day 7

• Tour ends at Checkout

  • Shared airport transport will be arranged for you

  • Your Avalon Tour Leader will be on hand to see you safely on your way, and maybe enjoy one last cuppa together before you go

• Fond Farewells

meals: breakfast

New Orleans will miss you, and so will we
Until we meet again!

Your AWT Tour Leader for New Orleans is
NICHOLE!

She is a Seattle Native

In her past life, Nichole was a tour manager for a famous touring musician, so she is well-equipped to deal with any and all travel-related hiccups.
She is wickedly funny and an absolute joy to be around. Nichole likes some quiet time, like all the introvert girlies, but has enough adult-onset adhd to keep her excited when she is on the go. Nichole is truly your best adventure buddy waiting to happen.
She laughs easily and cares deeply.
We would, quite literally, be lost in this world without her.

What is Included?

• An experienced solo-female AWT Tour Leader ready to show you the adventure of a lifetime

• Private airport pickup

• Local guides for all city and day tours

• All accommodations

• All transportation to itinerary locations

• Half Board ~ 2 Meals per day

  • Breakfast Daily

  • Lunch/Dinner/Food Tour where specified

• Tips & Gratuities for all local guides and included meals

• Private New Orleans Walking Food Tour

• Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour

• Private St. Louis Cemetery Tour

• Private Swamp Tour Boat Adventure

• Entry to the Historic Voodoo Museum

• Individual Tarot Readings

• Mississippi River Jazz Cruise

• Day trip to Algiers Point

• Jazz Club Performance

• Shared airport drop off

• Collaborative digital photo album

• Memories to last a lifetime and some amazing new friends!

What is not included?

• Flights

• Travelers Insurance - Here is a handy dandy insurance search tool

• Alcoholic beverages at meals

• Meals not listed on our itinerary

• Hotel room service, mini-bar or hotel add-ons beyond the night’s accommodation

• Tips & gratuities for housekeeping, portage, AWT tour leaders - all at your discretion

• Any required visas

• Anything else not listed on the IS INCLUDED list

We take our environmental impact seriously.

To us “sustainability” is not just a trending keyword.
AWT pledges a full 5% of our profits to reforestation efforts all over the globe. The largest profit percentage in the travel industry.
Read more about our partnership with One Tree Planted here

And read about our travel philosophy here