Janet,

Thanks for your interest in our 2012 Essence Music Festival travel packages. We will begin planning for 2012 EMF in late August or early September. If you have not joined our newsletter, please do so at http://newsletter.williamstravelandcruises.com. We will make the announcement through our newsletter for our Early Bird Special.

No, the bus will drop us off Friday morning and will pick us up on Monday. You will need to walk to the Superdome or catch a taxi. But most people walk.

Hi Lekeshia,

Yes we still have room on the Charlotte bus. We also have rooms available at Hilton Riverside for $850 for all 3 nights (Friday-Sunday). You can book transportation and rooms by visiting http://emf2011-williamstravel.eventbrite.com. Full payment is due at the time of booking.

The bus leaves on June 30th around 11 pm depending on the city you’re leaving from. We have buses from Dallas, Atlanta, and Charlotte. All buses will return on the evening of July 4th. Roundtrip bus ride is $150 per person.

Kristin,

Yes we still have a few seats left on the Atlanta and Charlotte bus. You can make your reservations by going to http://emf2011-williamstravel.eventbrite.com. The roundtrip bus trip is $150 per person.

To get tickets to the shows, please go to http://www.ticketmaster.com.

Hi Sandra,

I’ll be glad to assist you in reserving rooms for the 2012 Essence Music Festival. Those rooms should become available in early August. Please complete a quote inquiry form at http://quote.williamstravelandcruises.com and we can get the process started.

Thanks!

Phillip,

Here’s the information on our bus trip from Atlanta. The dates are July 1 – July 4.

ATLANTA MOTORCOACH TRAVEL PACKAGES

Package includes round trip motor coach transportation to New Orleans, LA from Atlanta

Three Nights at your choice of hotel

Cocktails and beer on the bus

A professional travel agent will travel with you on the bus

Movies on bus

Double – $700 per person

Bus Itinerary

Will be published April 30, 2011

Choice of Hotels are:

Double Tree
300 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Hilton Riverside
2 Poydras
New Orleans, LA 70130
Holiday Inn French Quarter
124 Royal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

Deposit Deadline

Due Now – $200 per person

June 1 – all final balances due

Policies

All payments are non-refundable due to contractual agreements with the hotels, airlines and motor coaches.

All motor coaches are party buses! Everyone must be 21 or older to ride the motor coach.

Name changes are permitted up to 60 days before the trip.

Some hotels may require you to present a credit card at check-in for incidentals.

For complete details, visit http://emf2011-williamstravel.eventbrite.com.

Hi Sharon,

The bus will leave the night of June 30th and will return to the same spot it drops off. If you have a group of 5 or more, there may be a group discount for transportation only package, but only if payment in full made at the time of booking. The due date for all packages is June 1. If you are interested, let me know.

Cathy,

Thanks for visiting our site. I have a package that includes hotel and ticket for all 3 nights. Here are the details:

Plan 3A – Arrive July 1, 2011

STAY: 3 Nights
HOTEL: 2 Double Beds at Bienville House Hotel http://www.bienvillehouse.com/
PACKAGE INCLUDES: Reserved ticket for the Friday, Saturday and Sunday performances of the Essence Festival at the Superdome, in the Plaza Level. NOTE: We recommend early arrival on July 1 because the first performance is that evening. Upgraded seats are available at a surcharge.
PRICE: $715 Per Person (3% processing fee will be added)

To book this package, visit http://reservation.williamstravelandcruises.com. You will then be redirected to our secure payment site to enter your payment details at http://payment.williamstravelandcruises.com.

If you have further questions, feel free to call me or email me.

Sam,

Thanks for visiting our site. We start planning for the Essence Music Festival 2012 as soon as the 2011 festival ends. You can expect our 2012 Essence Music Festival packages out on or around Labor Day 2011. If you are not on our Essence Music Festival mailing list, you can sign up at http://williamstravelandcruises.com/blog/2011-essence-music-festival.

Hi Shirell,

The bus itinerary will be available in just a few days. Thanks for your patience.

I live outside of Chicago and I would like to know if you know any travel agents that have tours going to the Essence Festival.

Pamela,

Sorry you can’t make it to the Festival this year. Next year’s packages should go on sale sometime in August or September. We look forward to having you next year

Thanks for visiting our website. I have just sent you an email.

Wanda,

Thanks for your interest in our travel packages for the Essence Music Festival. We do have hotel packages, but they do not include tickets. The price is $875 per room.

Choice of Hotels are:

Double Tree
300 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

Hilton Riverside
2 Poydras
New Orleans, LA 70130

Holiday Inn French Quarter
124 Royal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

You can find more information and pricing by visiting http://williamstravelandcruises.com/blog/2011-essence-music-festival/.

Hi Dawn,

Thanks for your interest in our travel packages. No it’s not too late. We still have packages available. I will send you some more info via email.

Theresa,

The flight itinerary will be posted in April. Thanks for your patience.

Hi Ebony,

Thanks for your interest in our packages. We no longer have the transportation from Baltimore.

We do have hotel packages.

Choice of Hotels are:

Double Tree
300 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

Hilton Riverside
2 Poydras
New Orleans, LA 70130

Holiday Inn French Quarter
124 Royal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

You can find more information and pricing by visiting http://williamstravelandcruises.com/blog/2011-essence-music-festival/.

Yes, that is correct. More information on this package can be found at http://williamstravelandcruises.com/blog/essence-music-festival-package-with-tickets. This package must be paid in full on or before April 1st…no exceptions.

Hi Melissa,

Thanks for your comment. At this time we are only selling the hotel/bus packages. If we have extra room on the bus, we will sell the bus trip. Check back with me in May if you still need transportation.

Debbie,

Thanks for visiting our site. Yes, hotels can be expensive, but I’m sure I can find you something in your price range. I’ll send you an email.

Hi Pavonay,

Thanks for visiting our site. We will have more rooms soon, at your choice of Hilton Riverside or Holiday Inn French Quarter. The price is $850 for all 3 nights. If you are looking for a budget hotel, I can probably help you with that too. I will send you an email.

Would you also send me information on hotels only packaging? Thank you!

Hi Mya,

Thanks for visiting our site. Our hotel package which is currently sold out. We will have more packages available later in March, at your choice of Holiday Inn French Quarter or Hilton Riverside. If you choose the hotel only package, the flight would have to be booked separately. You can check http://flights.williamstravelandcruises.com for affordable rates on flights from your city.

Tickets for the event can be purchased from http://www.ticketmaster.com. To be kept up to date with the 2011 EMF, join our mailing list at http://eepurl.com/YUvQ

Hi Mia,

Thanks for visiting our site. Our hotel package which is currently sold out. We will have more packages available later in March, at your choice of Holiday Inn French Quarter or Hilton Riverside. If you choose the hotel only package, the flight would have to be booked separately. You can check http://flights.williamstravelandcruises.com for affordable rates on flights from your city.

Tickets for the event can be purchased from http://www.ticketmaster.com. To be kept up to date with the 2011 EMF, join our mailing list at http://eepurl.com/YUvQ

Hi Tee,

No problem. It was a good article on the Essence Music Festival, and my readers seemed to find it helpful.

Thanks again.

Dana

Hi Tia,

Thanks for visiting our site. We offer customized packages which include hotel and airfare. You can do a search at http://www.williamstravelandcruises.com/travel-impressions. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Hi Val,

Sure I can put together a package from Los Angeles to the Essence Music Festival. I will email you some info. Thanks!

Hi Kimya,

Thanks for your interest in our travel packages for the 2011 EMF. We have payment plans for air/hotel packages for Atlanta, DC, Virginia, and Dallas. If you do not live in one of these cities, we can still book your flight and hotel, but they would be booked separately, and unfortunately there is no payment plan on the air fare portion.

Our hotel package is $950 for all 3 nights. The deposit is $200 per room. Our hotel choices are listed at http://emf2011.eventbrite.com. Please remember to list Dana Williams as the agent who referred you.

You can check flight rates at http://flights.williamstravelandcruises.com.

If you have any other questions, feel free to contact me at http://williamstravelandcruises.com/contact-us.

Hi Lashanda,

Thanks for you questions. I will email you the information.

Yes, the $850 includes taxes and fees.

Nikki,

Thanks for contacting us. We are currently running an Early Bird Special on the rooms for Essence. $100 holds the room and then you make monthly payments. The final payment must be paid by April 30.

Rooms are $850 for all 3 nights (Jul 1 – Jul 4). I will email you more info. If you have more questions, contact us http://williamstravelandcruises.com/contact-us.

William,

Thanks for making your deposit. We appreciate your business. I will make sure your payment goes toward the Drury Inn. Ideally, you will need to make payment of at least $100 per month. However, you can make your own payment plan as long as your balance is paid off by April 30. If you have any other questions, feel free to contact us http://williamstravelandcruises.com/contact-us.

Hi Sabrina,

Sorry for the confusion. Yes, we have air/hotel packages for Atlanta, DC, Virginia, and Dallas. If you do not live in one of these cities, we can still book your flight and hotel, but they would be booked separately.

Our hotel package is $850 for all 3 nights. You can check flight rates at http://flights.williamstravelandcruises.com.

If you have any other questions, feel free to contact me at http://williamstravelandcruises.com/contact-us.

Sorry Maisha,

We would have to book your flight separately. You can book your own flight or go to http://flights.williamstravelandcruises.com to book your flight.

CleLeatha,

Thanks for visiting our site! Sure we can help you with flight and hotel for the Essence Festival, but it would be booked separately. You can pay for the hotel in installments, but not the flight.

Price for flight $225.80 roundtrip from Chicago to New Orleans. **This price could change at any time.**
Price for hotel $850 for all 3 nights.

We have a hotel package available at your choice of:

Drury Inn & Suites
820 Poydras
New Orleans, LA 70112

Double Tree
300 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

Hilton Riverside
2 Poydras
New Orleans, LA 70130

The rooms are $850 for 3 nights. The rooms include 2 double beds or 1 king bed and up to 4 people are allowed to occupy each room. If you have at least 10 people flying from Chicago, please contact me for a group airfare rate. If not, you can check http://flights.williamstravelandcruises.com for affordable flights.

You can book your hotel package for Essence Music Festival at http://emf2011.eventbrite.com. Remember to list “Dana Williams” as the agent that referred you.

If you have any other questions, feel free to contact us again. Thanks.

Hi Tee,

The schedule on the site is a suggested pay plan for everyone, some people will pay more than others based on the number of people per room.

Just follow the plan until you have paid $650 per person and you will be fine. If you have any other concerns let me know.

Thanks,
Dana

Hi Tee,

Yes, the flights are roundtrip.

Tootie,

With our flight/hotel package, you would have to return to the same city you flew from. However, if you purchase the hotel package for $850, you can purchase your own flight and customize it as needed. If you need airfare rates, you can check http://flights.williamstravelandcruises.com.

Thanks,
Dana

Hi Tootie,

Yes the hotel package is $850 for all 3 nights. The hotel allows up to 4 people per room.

With the hotel package, you can choose from:

Drury Inn & Suites
820 Poydras
New Orleans, LA 70112

Double Tree
300 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

Hilton Riverside
2 Poydras
New Orleans, LA 70130

Guests who reserve their room by Dec 15, will receive a bottle of Skyy Vodka.

If you have additional questions, let me know. Remember to list “Dana Williams” as your referring travel agent.

Go to http://emf2011.eventbrite.com to make a reservation for the 2011 Essence Music Festival.

Hi Kimberly,

Thanks for visiting our site. For our Essence Music Festival travel packages, you would check in the hotel on July 1 and check out on July 4. Two people staying in one room is considered double occupancy and that price is $625 per person (before Dec. 31, 2010). Make sure to get your $50 per person deposit in before Dec 15th for airfare packages.

If you have additional questions, let me know. Remember to list “Dana Williams” as your referring travel agent.

Go to http://emf2011.eventbrite.com to make a reservation for the 2011 Essence Music Festival.

Hi Kimberly,

Thanks for visiting our site! Sure we can help you with flight and hotel for the Essence Festival, but it would be booked separately. You can pay for the hotel in installments, but not the flight.

Price for flight $250.80 roundtrip from Orlando to New Orleans. **This price could change at any time.**
Price for hotel $850 for all 3 nights.

We have a hotel package available at your choice of:

Drury Inn & Suites
820 Poydras
New Orleans, LA 70112

Double Tree
300 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

Hilton Riverside
2 Poydras
New Orleans, LA 70130

The rooms are $850 for 3 nights. The rooms include 2 double beds or 1 king bed and up to 4 people are allowed to occupy each room. If you have at least 10 people flying from Orlando, please contact me for a group airfare rate. If not, you can check http://flights.williamstravelandcruises.com for affordable flights.

You can book your hotel package for Essence Music Festival at http://emf2011.eventbrite.com. Remember to list “Dana Williams” as the agent that referred you.

If you have any other questions, feel free to contact us again. Thanks.

Hi Tee,

All of our hotels are within walking distance of all the Essence Music Festival events. We have a hotel package available at your choice of:

Drury Inn & Suites
820 Poydras
New Orleans, LA 70112

Double Tree
300 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

Hilton Riverside
2 Poydras
New Orleans, LA 70130

The rooms are $850 for 3 nights. The rooms include 2 double beds or 1 king bed and up to 4 people are allowed to occupy each room.

At this time, the airline has not been selected, but rates are based on Delta Airlines’ rates. The prices listed on the website will stay the same until December 31st.

You can book your travel package for Essence Music Festival at http://emf2011.eventbrite.com. Remember to list “Dana Williams” as the agent that referred you.

If you have any other questions, feel free to contact us again. Thanks.

Hi Kim,

Thanks for visiting our site! Sure we can help you with flight and hotel for the Essence Festival, but it would be booked separately. You can pay for the hotel in installments, but not the flight.

Price for flight $323.24 roundtrip from Philly to New Orleans. **This price could change at any time.**
Price for hotel $850 for all 3 nights.

We have a hotel package available at your choice of:

Drury Inn & Suites
820 Poydras
New Orleans, LA 70112

Double Tree
300 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

Hilton Riverside
2 Poydras
New Orleans, LA 70130

The rooms are $850 for 3 nights. The rooms include 2 double beds or 1 king bed and up to 4 people are allowed to occupy each room. If you have at least 10 people flying from Philadelphia, please contact me for a group airfare rate. If not, you can check http://flights.williamstravelandcruises.com for affordable flights.

You can book your hotel package for Essence Music Festival at http://emf2011.eventbrite.com. Remember to list “Dana Williams” as the agent that referred you.

If you have any other questions, feel free to contact us again. Thanks.

Hi Tee,

Tickets will be available in the Spring, a few months before the event. You can purchase them through http://www.ticketmaster.com.

Thanks for visiting our site!

Hi Monique,

Thanks for your question. It’s not the “partybus” you’re probably thinking of. The bus is a motorcoach, similar to a Greyhound bus. It will have anywhere from 30-50 passengers. There will be movies on the bus and we will serve beverages and snacks.

If you have any other questions, feel free to contact us via email or phone 214-444-3482 or 1-877-529-9555.

Thanks.

Hi Chiquita,

Thanks for your interest in our Essence Music Festival travel packages. Our travel packages include transportation and hotel, but not tickets. Tickets are available through http://www.ticketmaster.com and normally go on sale in the spring.

If you have any other questions, feel free to contact us again. Thanks.

Hi Kim,

Thanks for visiting our site. Yes, the airfare packages for Essence include a 3 night hotel stay for check in on July 1 and check out on July 4.

Remember the prices listed are only good through December 31. So for best selection of hotels, be sure to reserve your room with as little as $50 per person by visiting http://emf2011.eventbrite.com. Remember to list “Dana Williams” as the agent that referred you.

If you have any other questions, feel free to contact us again. Thanks.

Hi Michele,

Thanks for visiting our site and inquiring about our Essence Music Festival travel package. We have a hotel package available at your choice of:

Drury Inn & Suites
820 Poydras
New Orleans, LA 70112

Double Tree
300 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

Hilton Riverside
2 Poydras
New Orleans, LA 70130

The rooms are $850 for 3 nights. The rooms include 2 double beds and up to 4 people are allowed to occupy each room. If you have at least 10 people flying from NYC, please contact me for a group airfare rate. If not, you can check http://flights.williamstravelandcruises.com for affordable flights.

Call me at 1-877-529-9555 if you have more questions.

Hi Keisha,

Thanks for your question. The concerts will be at the superdome and the seminars will be at the convention center.