Essence Festival 2025: Your Ultimate Girls' Trip!

Get ready for the ultimate girls' getaway, Girls Trip style! 🎉 Grab your best friends and head to New Orleans for a weekend full of laughter, adventure, and unforgettable memories at Essence Festival 2025. Just like in the movie, this isn’t just any trip—this is a celebration of friendship, fun, and freedom in one of the most vibrant cities in the world.

Imagine yourself and your crew dancing to live performances from the biggest names in music, attending celebrity-packed panels, and sipping cocktails while exploring the soulful streets of the French Quarter. From the iconic Superdome concerts to the free daytime events at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Essence Festival is the ultimate experience for powerful women ready to bond, let loose, and live it up.

Whether you’re dancing all night, indulging in New Orleans’ world-famous cuisine, or snapping selfies in front of historic landmarks, this trip will have you and your girls creating stories you’ll be talking about for years to come. Just like the ladies in Girls Trip, you’ll leave feeling empowered, uplifted, and connected in ways that only Essence Festival—and New Orleans—can deliver.

Journey with us to the vibrant heart of New Orleans

Immerse yourself in the powerful energy of Black culture, music, and sisterhood as we explore the best of Essence Festival 2025—from electrifying concerts to inspiring panels. Don’t miss the free daytime experiences at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, featuring thought-provoking discussions, celebrity appearances, and empowering workshops designed to uplift and inspire. Beyond the festival, discover the charm of New Orleans—where history meets vibrant culture.

Just like in Girls Trip, grab your girls and dive into the vibrant flavors and soulful vibes of New Orleans! Wander through the French Quarter, where every corner has a story, and every dish is a celebration. Savor the city's iconic beignets at Café du Monde, indulge in spicy crawfish and jambalaya, and enjoy the rich, bold flavors of authentic Creole and Cajun cuisine. Let the city’s signature cocktails, like hurricanes and Sazeracs, fuel your adventure as you laugh, dance, and live it up in true Girls Trip style. The energy of the city will fill your heart, while the food will satisfy your soul.

With In Case You Travel, every detail is designed for a seamless, empowering getaway you’ll never forget. Don’t just attend Essence Fest—experience it with us! 🌟

FULL PACKAGE INCLUDES:


  • Round Trip Air

  • Round Trip Airport Transfers

  • 4 Nights At New Orleans Marriott

  • New Orleans City Tour

  • All White Welcome Dinner

  • Beauties in Blue Pool Party

  • Ladies In Yellow Sunday Brunch

  • Curated In Case You Travel Gifts including a T-shirt, Tote Bag, and more!

  • On-Site Assistance with dedicated In Case You Travel Hosts & Brand Ambassadors

  • All Hotel Taxes included

  • And So Much More


Reserve Your Trip Now

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Full Package

Single Package $2,800.00 per person

Double Package $2,100.00 per person

ACCOMMODATION DETAILS


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The Hotel Montelone

Additional Information

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:

  • Travel Insurance

  • Gratuities for Tour Guide (suggested $10-$20 per day)

  • Gratuities for Driver (suggested $5-$8 per day)

  • Items of a personal nature

  • Meals except where noted

  • Beverage during meals

  • Additional excursion offered by tour guide

TRAVEL INSURANCE:

  • Missing a vacation is bad enough. Losing the money you paid for your vacation is even worse. Trip insurance is therefore recommended. You can purchase travel insurance on your own.

    • Travel Guard

    • TravelEx

Click here to see referrals. 

Flight Schedule:

  • 1 DL 204 10MAY JFKDXB 11:20 AM 07:50 AM 11MAY

  • 2 DL 398 11MAY DXBDPS 09:10 AM 22:20 PM

  • 3 DL 451 19MAY DPSDXB 19:50 PM 12:45 AM 20MAY

  • 4 DL 203 20MAY DXBJFK 02:50 AM 08:50 AM

  • Flight schedule is subject to change

TRAVEL NOTES:

  • Traveling abroad require a passport valid for six months beyond travel dates. For this tour, your passport should not expire before November 20, 2023.

  • All prices are based on the rates of exchange in effect at the time of price quotation. In the event that the US dollar devalues, In Case You Travel reserves the right to increase prices accordingly. Your final invoice will reflect increases resulting from currency devaluation.

  • We offer roommate matching for this tour. When making your reservations please select “double occupancy” and when asked for your roommate’s name please enter “request roommate match”. Roommates will not be matched until after 75% of your reservation total has been made.

  • Please note the hotel check-in date is May 11, 2023. 

  • Full Itinerary will be emailed to you 30 Days in advance to plan your free time while in Bali.

AUTOMATIC BILLING PLAN:

You can enroll in our automatic billing and relax knowing that your future payments will be made automatically. When you book, we’ll calculate an evenly divided automatic billing plan for you, and you will know in advance the day of every month that your payment will be processed. Your initial deposit is due at the time of booking, and your future payments will be charged according to the schedule you see on your invoice. Automatic billing is available at no charge.

TERMS & POLICIES

Making reservations for this package signifies your acceptance of our Terms and Conditions.

  • All payments to In Case You Travel are non-refundable and non-transferrable.  This is because Premier Travel One d/b/a Travel Divas has contractual agreements with hotels, airlines and other vendors that will not allow us to obtain any refunds. This way we can keep our package prices low and allow you to make monthly payments on your vacation.

  • If you select the auto bill plan and later cancel this plan you are responsible for making timely payments on your reservation according to the billing plan on your account.  A monthly payment must be made on your reservation each month. Your reservation can be automatically cancelled without notice if you should go more than 60 days without any payment on your reservation. 

  • Passengers are responsible for ensuring that they have the proper travel documents\ and MUST CHECK with the respective consulate(s) or visa agency to determine whether any visas or passports are required. Passports are required to be valid for at least 6 months after the date of travel. Some countries require a full blank “VISA” page in the passport for stamping purposes. Any information provided on travel description pertains to US citizens only. Non-US citizens should check with the respective consulate of the country(s) to be visited for current entry requirements.  Reservations must be made in your FULL NAME as it appears on your passport.

  • Missing a vacation is bad enough. Losing the money you paid for your vacation is even worse; therefore, we recommend Travel Protection

that helps provide coverage for Trip Cancellation, Interruption, Baggage Loss or Delay, Medial Express, and more.  We have a full list of travel insurance vendors. Click here to see referrals. 

  • Seat assignments ARE at the discretion of the airline.  Seats for this group tour are only located in economy class. 

  • Prices are subject to change without notice. Please make your reservations today at this low price to be locked in.

  • Monthly payments are required to keep your reservations current unless you make larger payments than what is required of your monthly payment plan.  Your invoice will clearly note your payment plan. We suggest you put this payment plan on your personal calendar.

  • You must ensure your roommate, if applicable, is also making timely monthly payments.

  • Roommate Matching is available.

  • You can log-in to our client portal to view your account 24 hours a day.

  • Name changes are allowed with a $200 name change fee up until the final payment date and $250 after final payment date plus any vendor fees.

  • Late payment of $250 per person is required after final due date listed on your payment plan.  Late payment fees are automatically added to your reservation the day after your final due date.

  • All late payment requests must be approved by management before the final payment deadline on your account.