What You Get
Included in all options:
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6-night hotel stay in a standard double room (Chicago, Memphis and New Orleans), 7-night Carnival Glory Caribbean Cruise with full board and internal cabin accommodation, train, internal flight and return London flights for one person; based on two people sharing
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£1,399–£3,249 per person, depending on dates chosen
*Per Person Offer
Customers must purchase two vouchers to complete booking
- Bookings fulfilled by Weekender Breaks
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Validity:
- Selected dates between 6 Aug to 19 Dec 2023
Cancellation policy:
- No modification or cancellation allowed after booking confirmation. Bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable to another destination once confirmed
Due to the current health crisis, please check the current measures before any purchase
The Experience
This 13-night experience combines a couple of nights in vibrant Chicago, Memphis and New Orleans with a seven-night cruise in the Caribbean with two itinerary options. The tour includes a stay in conveniently located hotels, a plane and a train transfer between the cities. The second half of the trip is spent aboard Carnival Glory cruise ship which boasts a spa, several dining outlets, a pool and other entertainment options.
The Itinerary
- Day 1: Flight from London to Chicago ORD airport and stay in Chicago at 3* Claridge House Chicago
- Day 2: Leisure stay at 3* Claridge House Chicago
- Day 3: Internal flight from Chicago ORD to Memphis MEM Airport and stay in Memphis at 3* Doubletree Hotel Memphis Downtown
- Day 4: Leisure stay at 3* Doubletree Hotel Memphis Downtown
- Day 5: Amtrak train from Memphis to New Orleans and stay in New Orleans at 3* Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome, an IHG Hotel
- Day 6: Leisure stay at 3* Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome, an IHG Hotel
- Day 7: Boarding the cruise from New Orleans Port
- Day 8–13: Cruising
- Day 14: Disembarking from the cruise at New Orleans port and inbound flight from New Orleans MSY airport back to London
7-night Western Caribbean cruise itinerary:
Day | Port of call | Arrival Time | Depart Time |
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SUN | New Orleans | - | 3.30pm |
MON | Fun Day At Sea | - | - |
TUE | Fun Day At Sea | - | - |
WED | Montego / Mahogany Bay | 8am | 5pm |
THU | Grand Cayman / Belize | 7am | 4pm |
FRI | Cozumel | 7am | 6pm |
SAT | Fun Day At Sea | - | - |
SUN | New Orleans | 8am | - |
Read more about the cruise here
7-nights Eastern Caribbean cruise itinerary:
Day | Port of call | Arrival Time | Depart Time |
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SUN | New Orleans | - | 3.30pm |
MON | Fun Day At Sea | - | - |
TUE | Key West | 8am | 4pm |
WED | Freeport | 8am | 5pm |
THU | Nassau | 7am | 5pm |
FRI | Cruising | - | - |
SAT | Cruising | - | - |
SUN | New Orleans | 8am | - |
Read more about the cruise here
Amenities
- Check-in from 2 pm, check-out by midday
- Complimentary Wi-Fi in public spaces
- Staff speaks English
- Pets are not allowed
Fine Print
No modification or cancellation allowed after booking confirmation. Bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable to another destination once confirmed.
Validity:
Valid for arrivals on selected dates from September 2022 to December 2023.
Price per person (pp) based on double occupancy. You must buy 2 vouchers min. to complete booking.
If you want to travel alone, single supplements will apply based on the departure date and time. Please enquire with the travel provider at the time of booking.
Validity period depends on option purchased (date and number of nights).
Booking:
Must book within 7 days from voucher purchase and at least 20 days ahead of departure.
Booking required via online form: https://weekenderbreaks.wufoo.com/forms/groupon.
Book your place immediately after buying the voucher to confirm the holiday and avoid disappointment.
Purchasing the voucher does not guarantee the holiday, customers must book before travel and not possible to just turn up.
Confirmations will be sent out within 3 working days from the date the booking is completed with the travel provider.
Limit of 4 vouchers per person. May buy extra as gifts but cannot buy more to extend the stay.
Transportation details:
Valid for flights from London (LHR, LGW) to Chicago (ORD) and from New Orleans back. Internal flight from Chicago to Memphis Amtrak train transfer from Memphis to New Orleans included.
Airlines may include: American Airline, United Airline, Virgin Atlantic, Air Canada, Air France, British Airways, Finn Air, Aer Lingus, Delta, Iberia, Lufthansa, Swiss Air, KLM & Air Europa.
Travel documents to be received up to 1 day before departure. You must go with your boarding pass printed to the airport, at the risk of having to pay additional charges.
This holiday is an ATOL protected holiday. More info here.
Depending on flight schedules and transfers, the first or the last night might not be entirely spent in the hotel. Flight departure points, dates and hours are subject to availability and cannot always be guaranteed. Supplements may apply if busy dates get overbooked and you must always purchase the Groupon Voucher first.
Not included: in-flight meals and airport transfers.
Hand luggage: 5 to 10 kgs per person included.
Hold luggage: Not included but can be booked with the Travel Provider at the time of booking.
Airport taxes included.
Other Information:
The hotels are located in Chicago, Memphis and New Orleans, USA.
If the featured hotels are unavailable, a hotel of a similar or higher standard will be offered to customers at the time of booking.
Resort fees/city taxes of approximately $3.5 per person per night, and gratuities on the cruise, are not included and need to be paid locally upon arrival.
A valid passport is mandatory. A DELPHINE valid passport issued before 26/10/05, or biometric passport is required. It is also imperative to complete the ESTA form. For travel advice, please check here.
Valid for one person (based on two people sharing).
For child/infant policy, please enquire at the time of booking.
Viva Holidays Ltd has protection in place to refund your payments and, where transport is included in the package, to ensure your repatriation in the event that it becomes insolvent.
Viva Holidays Ltd has taken out insolvency protection with Civil Aviation Authority Atol No. 10531, ABTA No. Y6075. Travellers may contact this entity or, where applicable, the competent authority at https://www.caa.co.uk/ATOL-protection/ or https://www.abta.com/help-and-complaints/legal-facts-about-making-a-claim if services are denied because of Viva Holidays Ltd's insolvency.
Vouchers sold by Groupon International Travel GmbH.
*Price from £1,399, per person, based on double room/cabin occupancy.
Vouchers sold by Groupon International Travel GmbH.