Being a traveller is not only being able to laze around in an environment that’s radically different from your daily routine. Travelling is taking the time to understand the thousands of customs that make up a culture; it is experiencing the unknown and becoming familiar with flavours, scents and sights unique to a region. Travelling is the opportunity to be active, grow as a world citizen and engage with local experts. With the Active & Discovery program, Avalon Waterways invites you to do just that.

New Orleans is one of America’s most interesting cities. That is not just a statement; New Orleans was indeed deemed so in the early 1990’s. It won’t take you long to understand why Louisiana’s largest city was granted that title. NOLA (New Orleans), as it is also often called, is a colourful city where history was created, where life is lived to its fullest and where cultures meet and mingle. “The City That Care Forgot” is probably the best phrase to depict the vibes you will delve into on your exploration of the city’s several districts.

With so many highlights on this trip – where does one begin? Perhaps with the bag pipes piping us on board, or the hot face towels and fresh orange juice awaiting us as we took our seats before departure. Talk about being spoiled! And this was just the beginning of experiencing gourmet meals, superb wait staff and exceptional scenery as we travelled through the Canadian Rockies on our train trip from Vancouver to Jasper, Alberta.