Luxury American South Holidays

Music, hometown spirit, and delicious soul food are three things that immediately spring to mind when we think about America’s Deep South. 

CLASSIC AMERICAN MUSIC, SOUL FOOD AND WARM HOSPITALITY

The South encompasses the states of South Carolina, Mississippi, Louisiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama and Kentucky.  All are completely unique, though they share the same traditional American values of warm hospitality and strong traditions which you will experience in abundance as you travel through this colourful strip of the USA.

The South is renowned for its deep musical roots. Appreciate the soft notes of Jazz in New Orleans, visit the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, the birthplace of country music, or sway to the soulful sounds of the Blues in a Memphis Bar – experience them all with a musical themed self-drive tour to take in all of the landmark destinations across this fascinating region.

Take a paddleboat steamer down the lazy waters of the great Mississippi River, and sample a giant bowl of gumbo followed by a slice of good old sweet potato pie.  Everyone in this part of America knows that great hospitality begins with a hearty, home-cooked meal.

Discover the turbulent history of the Deep South from the battlefields of the Civil War to Louisiana’s historic antebellum mansions and plantations.  A guided tour will reveal some of the pivotal points in America’s past and map its transformation into the country it is today.

Top 5 things to do in the Deep South

• A behind-the-scenes tour of the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville.
• Wander along the golden sandy beaches of the Alabama coast.
• Visit Elvis’s iconic and unforgettable Graceland estate in Memphis, Tennessee.
• Take a dinner cruise along the Mississippi River.
• Experience the vibrance and fun of Madi Gras in New Orleans.

5 facts about the Deep South

• New Orleans takes its name from the French ruler Orléans, the city features a lot of French influence in its cuisines and Creole inspired culture.
• Alabama's nickname is The Heart of Dixie.
• Elvis Presley recorded more than 200 songs at Nashville's historic RCA Studio B. 
• The Mississippi River is the second-longest river in North America, flowing 2,350 miles from its source at Lake Itasca through the centre of the United States to the Gulf of Mexico.
• New Orleans has a warm climate with very warm summers.