Welcome to your upcoming tour! These Tour Notes are designed to provide you with important information about your journey, helping you prepare for a smooth and enjoyable experience. Inside, you’ll find essential details about your destination, including cultural insights, local customs, weather tips, and packing recommendations.
We’ve also included practical information about your tour, such as meeting points, transportation details, and any specific requirements or reminders. Please take a moment to review these notes thoroughly—they’ll help ensure you’re ready to make the most of this exciting adventure!
![]() | Pre-Travel Form We need some important information prior to your trip. This information will include your flight details, which we need for your transfer. Please fill in this information as soon as possible. |
Use this form to add options to your tour.
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Arrival Details Arrive to New Orleans – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) – at any time on or before the first day of the tour. | Departure Details Depart from New Orleans – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) – at any time on the last day of the tour. | Airport Transfers Airport transfers are not included with your tour. |
![]() | Flight Booking The Women’s Travel Club recommends booking flexible/refundable air tickets when possible. Please do not book flights until your tour status is guaranteed. Once your flights are booked, please enter your flight information on the pre-travel form above. If you would like assistance booking international flights for your tour, please use the form below. The Women’s Travel Club Flight Desk will work with you to arrange the best options. Our flight management fee is CAD 100.00 + HST per tour. |
Visa
Citizens of Canada and Bermuda do not require visas to enter the United States for visit, tourism and temporary business travel purposes.
Passport
All travellers entering the United States need a passport upon arrival (regardless of their country of citizenship). International travelers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the country.
Vaccinations
While no specific vaccinations are required, we recommend that your routine vaccinations are up to date and that you visit a local travel health clinic or doctor for advice prior to the trip. It is the traveler’s responsibility to ensure they meet all requirements.
If you are traveling through immigration and customs, all prescription medications should be in their original containers with doctor’s prescription printed on the container. It is advised to travel with no more than personal use quantities, a rule of thumb is no more than a 90-day supply.
Travel requirements may change at any time. Please visit your government’s travel recommendations page.
Canada – https://travel.gc.ca/
USA – https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel.html
This is a suggested packing list for your tour. Please keep in mind that your personal needs or requirements may differ from the items on this list. – Flight information and documents – eticket number – Travel insurance policy (with photocopies) – Passport (with photocopies) – Pen (please bring your own for filling out documents) – Camera (with extra memory cards and batteries) – Cash, credit card and debit card – Cell phone, tablet, etc with charging cables – Day pack (for daily excursions) – Ear plugs (if needed) – Electrical adapter and converter – External charger – First-aid kit and medications (bring extra medications in their prescription bottles/packages) – Fleece top/sweater – Footwear including comfortable closed toe shoes – Hat – Headphones or earbuds – Light jacket – Locks for bags – Long pants, capris and/or shorts – Money belt (optional) – Personal entertainment (reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc) – Refillable water bottle – Scarf or wrap – Shirts (blouses, t-shirts, tank tops, etc) – Sleepwear – Small travel towel (optional) – Smart outfit (optional for evenings out) – Sunglasses – Toiletries – Watch and/or alarm clock |
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Weather April is one of the best months to visit New Orleans. Average daily temperatures range between 64°F (18°C) and 77°F (25°C). Humidity levels are low, ranging between 45 percent and 75 percent for most of the month. The weather can be unpredictable at times with sudden rain showers. | Currency The U.S. dollar is the official currency of the United States. Cash & ATMs: Automated teller machines (ATMs) are widespread in the United States. Depending on the ATM, a variety of fees may be charged per use. Credit Cards: Credit cards are widely accepted throughout the U.S. | Electric Outlets In the USA there are two associated plug types, types A and B. Type A plugs have two flat parallel pins and type B plugs have two flat parallel pins and a grounding pin. USA operates on a 120V supply voltage and 60Hz. |