About this trip
Attending the 2025 Essence Festival with us promises an unparalleled experience filled with cultural richness, entertainment, and community connections. Immerse yourself in an electrifying celebration of music, art, empowerment, and thought-provoking discussions. Joining us ensures access to exclusive events, performances by renowned artists, and engaging sessions that celebrate Black culture and empowerment. Be part of this iconic gathering that fosters unity, celebrates diversity, and ignites inspiration. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of an unforgettable celebration that resonates with empowerment, entertainment, and cultural significance at the 2025 Essence Festival.
Trip Details
You can add on 3-day concert passes at checkout and it can be worked into your monthly payment.
Guests must be able to participate in the days offered.
There are no price adjustments if guests cannot attend all days. Our packages are for up to four people per room. If you have more than four people in your party, you must book multiple rooms.
Monthly Payment Information
For vacations utilizing a payment plan, automatic monthly deductions are mandatory. Upon checkout, you will be automatically enrolled in the payment plan. In the case of a double occupancy room package, should you wish to handle your monthly payments separately from your roommate, kindly specify this requirement in the registration form. We will then contact your roommate with the necessary payment authorization forms. Once they complete these forms, we will appropriately update your account to ensure that your monthly payments solely cover only your expenses.
Should you desire to alter your monthly payment due date, different from the one displayed during checkout, please proceed with the checkout process and subsequently email us at info@itravel2getaway.com. Kindly include your preferred monthly due date within 5 days before the upcoming due date, and we will make the necessary adjustments accordingly. Your prompt communication enables us to accommodate your preferences effectively.
Late Payment Fees
You are granted a 10-day grace period beyond your scheduled monthly due date to submit payment for your reservation. During this period, the billing company will make daily attempts to charge the card on file. It is imperative that payment is received by 10 pm EST on the 10th day to avoid incurring a late fee of $100 per traveler.
Failure to make payment within this late fee period will result in the processing of your room or traveler spot for cancellation on day 25 past due. In the event of trip cancellation due to nonpayment, and provided there are other travelers on the vacation package with accounts in good standing, the room occupancy will be adjusted, potentially resulting in increased payments for the remaining travelers to cover the room's overall cost.
All deposits, payments, and late fees toward the vacation package are non-refundable and non-transferable unless the traveler has acquired travel insurance. In such cases, travelers must contact their travel insurance company to file a claim for reimbursement.
It is crucial to adhere to these policies to ensure the delivery of high-quality service. All late fees incurred will be the sole financial responsibility of the traveler. These guidelines will be strictly enforced to maintain the integrity of our services.
PLEASE NOTE: The complete final payments must be settled in full no later than 30 days prior to the event. Failure to submit the final payment by the stipulated due date grants us the authority to cancel any traveler's participation in the trip. In the event of cancellation due to non-payment, iTravel2Getaway, INC.'s standard cancellation policy will be enforced.
All payments and deposits are nonrefundable and non-transferable.
What’s included
- 4-Night stay at 3.5-starAloft New Orleans Downtown, a Marriott property
- Daily Buffet Breakfast
- Meet & Greet PartyOur meet and greet includes an open bar and many cash prize opportunities. Our grand prize winner will win a trip for 2 to the 2026 ESSENCE Festival including flights and 3-day concert passes.
- New Orleans City TourHop On/Off City Tour of New Orleans passes to take at your own leisure
- Convention Center EntryVisit thousand of retailers for bags of free giveaways and celebrity sightings and meet & greets. Free concerts and show premieres will happen during this time as well.
- Mailed Swag PackageiTravel2Getaway Swag Travel Package includes Your Group T-Shirt & Other Travel Amenities will be mailed to you within 30 days of departure.
- Welcome BagWelcome Bag at Check-in in New Orleans
- On-Site StaffiTravel2Getaway Staff will be on-site with you throughout the duration of this group trip.
- TaxesAll taxes associated with the above are included
What’s not included
- Concert TicketsTickets are available to add on at checkout.
- Travel InsuranceBasic or premium travel insurance can be added on at check out.
- Roundtrip MSY AirfareRoundtrip airfare can be added on at checkout.
- Airport TransportationRoundtrip MSY Airport Transportation can be added on.
- Additional MealsAny meals outside of what is specified in the description of your final itinerary.
- Hotel Incidental FeesResort fees, room charges, damages to the room, etc
- City TransportationAny additional transportation around New Orleans.
- ESSENCE AfterDark Events
- ESSENCE Daytime EventsAny paid ESSENCE daytime events are not included.
- Additional ActivitiesAny additional activities not specified on the final itinerary
Available Packages
This is for a single occupancy (1 person) King Room + everything else included in the package. Visit the details of this package to see all that's included in the price. You can add on 3-day concert passes at checkout and it can be worked into your monthly payment.
$1,000.00/per person
This listing is for a double occupancy (2 person) king or 2 queen room + everything else included in the package. Visit the details of this package to see all that's included in the price. You can add on 3-day concert passes at checkout and it can be worked into your monthly payment.
Should you wish to make separate payments from your roommate and require a payment plan, we kindly request that you specify this requirement on the registration form. Please proceed to checkout by selecting the deposit option. Once you have completed this process, we will contact your roommate to establish their individual monthly payment plan. Subsequently, upon their completion of the monthly payment authorization forms, we will adjust your account accordingly to ensure that your monthly payments exclusively cover your own expenses ONLY. These modifications will be visible in your client portal for your reference.
Please be aware that while deposits must be submitted together, monthly payments can be handled separately.
In the event that you prefer to settle the full payment separately from your roommate, we advise against proceeding with the booking. Instead, kindly contact us at info@itravel2getaway.com to request two separate invoices for the complete payment of your trip.
$775.00/per person
This listing is for a triple occupancy (3 people) 2 queen room + everything else included in the package. Visit the details of this package to see all that's included in the price. You can add on 3-day concert passes at checkout and it can be worked into your monthly payment.
Should you wish to make separate payments from your roommates and require a payment plan, we kindly request that you specify this requirement on the registration form. Please proceed to checkout by selecting the deposit option. Once you have completed this process, we will contact your roommates to establish their individual monthly payment plans. Subsequently, upon their completion of the monthly payment authorization forms, we will adjust your account accordingly to ensure that your monthly payments exclusively cover your own expenses ONLY. These modifications will be visible in your client portal for your reference.
Please be aware that while deposits must be submitted together, monthly payments can be handled separately.
In the event that you prefer to settle the full payment separately from your roommates, we advise against proceeding with the booking. Instead, kindly contact us at info@itravel2getaway.com to request separate invoices for the complete payment of your trip.
$650.00/per person
This listing is for a quad occupancy (4 people) 2 queen room + everything else included in the package. Visit the details of this package to see all that's included in the price. You can add on 3-day concert passes at checkout and it can be worked into your monthly payment.
Should you wish to make separate payments from your roommates and require a payment plan, we kindly request that you specify this requirement on the registration form. Please proceed to checkout by selecting the deposit option. Once you have completed this process, we will contact your roommates to establish their individual monthly payment plans. Subsequently, upon their completion of the monthly payment authorization forms, we will adjust your account accordingly to ensure that your monthly payments exclusively cover your own expenses ONLY. These modifications will be visible in your client portal for your reference.
Please be aware that while deposits must be submitted together, monthly payments can be handled separately.
In the event that you prefer to settle the full payment separately from your roommates, we advise against proceeding with the booking. Instead, kindly contact us at info@itravel2getaway.com to request separate invoices for the complete payment of your trip.
Available options
Seats will be in the 100 level or main floor. Covers all 3 nights of the 2025 ESSENCE concert series.
Priced per person
Reimburses nonrefundable, payments or deposits if you must cancel your trip due to a documented reason.
Priced is per person
Reimburses all documented reasons for cancellation at 100%. All non documented reasons are subject to up to 75% back.
Priced per person
Private roundtrip MSY airport transportation.
Priced per 2 people in vehicle.
Please Note: This may take place during our MEET & GREET or other ESSENCE events.
Priced per person
Please Note: This may take place during our MEET & GREET or other ESSENCE events.
Priced per person
Please Note: This may take place during our MEET & GREET or other ESSENCE events.
Priced per person
Please Note: This may take place during our MEET & GREET or other ESSENCE events.
Priced per person
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Childcare services for ages Newborn - 8 years old, provided by Traveling Daycare with Shonda, LLC. at Westin New Orleans. A representative from the company will reach out to you directly for pricing and availability.
Itinerary
Check in a day before the events begin. Relax and explore the city of New Orleans on your own.