KEEPERS OF CULTURE: NEW ORLEANS

New Orleans is one of the most culturally rich and distinctive cities in the United States. Shaped by French, Spanish, African, Caribbean, Indigenous, and immigrant influences, the city offers a remarkable example of how diverse traditions can come together to create something entirely unique. Its music, cuisine, architecture, and neighborhoods tell stories of resilience, creativity, and cultural preservation that continue to inspire visitors from around the world.

For nonprofit organizations, New Orleans also offers valuable opportunities to engage with themes of community development, historic preservation, social impact, and recovery. The city's ongoing commitment to protecting its heritage while adapting to change provides meaningful lessons that resonate far beyond Louisiana.

Additionally, as geopolitical uncertainty and global travel challenges continue to affect international destinations, New Orleans offers an accessible domestic alternative that delivers the same sense of cultural immersion, meaningful exchange, and transformative travel experience often sought abroad.

Authenticity is at the core of what we do. We promise genuine cultural exchanges, diving into the local stories of each destination. We thoughtfully curate interactions with prominent figures such as artists, journalists, entrepreneurs, chefs, spiritual leaders, farmers, and more to offer real insights into the cultural fabric of each destination. We immerse you in live concerts, art exhibits, sophisticated cuisine, and architectural tours. We avoid tourist clichés. Travelers return home relaxed and intellectually inspired by a richer understanding of our world.

Participants and your staff will not have to worry about travel logistics or inconveniences. We handle all the red tape, from itineraries and reservations, to communications and payments. We strive to ensure a stress-free experience, complete with luxury accommodations so that you can fully immerse yourself in the transformative journey.

Our adventures are specially designed to foster meaningful connections, allowing your community time to bond with each other over unforgettable shared experiences. Opportunities for intensive group learning and new experiences stimulate conversation throughout the program. It is common for travelers to develop close ties that extend beyond the tour resulting in regular reunion get-togethers years later. And because we do all the heavy lifting, you are free to build connections with your group too.

There are lots of benefits to be had from this tour. You set the retail price to control your per-person margin. It is common to generate over $1,000 per person for groups of 20 or more travelers. Furthermore, providing this life-changing experience to your patrons will increase their annual giving which sometimes far exceeds the built-in revenue. Finally, you'll be able to give a couple of free trips to your staff who accompany the group.

Planning a tour at least a year out works best. This gives us enough time to design the perfect experience, reserve our first-choice accommodations, and announce the opportunity before participants plan other travel for the year. The earlier we start, the easier it is to be successful. However, many prices and bookings are not available more than eighteen months ahead of time.