Curated. Cultural. Unforgettable.
Explore the world with the Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans on extraordinary heritage travel experiences that celebrate architecture, culture, and community. Each PRC trip is thoughtfully curated to include UNESCO World Heritage Sites and other places of distinction, offering exclusive access to historic spaces, local experts, and immersive cultural experiences you won’t find anywhere else.
Designed for curious, engaged travelers, PRC’s travel programs go beyond sightseeing — they create meaningful connections with the people and traditions that define a place. Whether you’re exploring the architecture and cuisine of our beloved New Orleans, tracing shared rhythms in Cuba, or uncovering the layered history of Sicily, every journey offers authentic encounters that illuminate the history, architecture, and artistry that define a destination.
Explore Our Signature Journeys in Cuba, Sicily and New Orleans
New Orleans: The architecture and Culture of the Crescent City
Experience our hometown as never before through this seven-day insider’s exploration of New Orleans. In partnership with Project Por Amor, we’ll open doors to private spaces and introduce you to the people, stories, and sounds that define our city’s character—from intimate living-room jazz performances to discussions with the neighborhood advocates shaping its future.
New Orleans has long been recognized as the birthplace of jazz and the heartbeat of American music. In 2025, this cultural legacy is receiving a new honor: Creative City for Music by UNESCO
Cuba: Shared Rhythms and Architectural Heritage
Journey with us to the heart of the Caribbean for a weeklong immersion into Cuba’s rich history and architectural splendor. Explore Havana, Cienfuegos, and Trinidad—each a UNESCO World Heritage Site—alongside top local historians, chefs, and musicians. Balancing in-depth site visits with moments of relaxation, this trip celebrates the warmth, creativity, and shared cultural ties between Cuba and New Orleans.
PRC trips to Cuba with Project Por Amor operate under a “Support for the Cuban People” license, ensuring that travelers’ expenditures directly benefit local entrepreneurs, cooperatives, and cultural institutions while fostering meaningful cultural exchange, supporting Cuba’s private sector, and offering participants authentic, educational experiences.
Sicily: Crossroads of Culture and Preservation
Embark on an 10-day architectural and cultural adventure through Sicily, where ancient temples, medieval towns, and Baroque cathedrals meet contemporary life. Led by local experts, this curated travel experience includes private concerts, cooking classes, and visits with artisans preserving centuries-old traditions—all set against the island’s breathtaking landscapes.
Each PRC travel experience supports our mission to preserve New Orleans’ historic architecture, neighborhoods, and cultural identity through collaboration, empowerment, and service. Join us as we travel the world—and return home inspired to protect what makes our city, and our global community, so extraordinary.
The Preservation Resource Center is proud to partner with Project Por Amor, a member of Sustainable Travel International, to ensure that all of our travel programs promote cultural exchange, responsible tourism, and community impact.
