The South

Journey through America’s Deep South and experience true Southern hospitality and the diversity of landscapes, cultures and history of this vast region. From the colonial grandeur of Georgia’s antebellum mansions to the majesty of the mighty Mississippi River, from The Shoals of Alabama to Louisiana’s bayou country, the sights and sounds of the Deep South will make for a truly memorable holiday.

Each state has its own unique points of interest and attractions. Huntsville, Alabama has the largest space museum in the world, its exhibits including an authentic Saturn V moon rocket. Kentucky is home to Mammoth Cave National Park, the world’s longest cave system. Georgia’s Stone Mountain, near Atlanta, is one of the largest single masses of exposed granite in the world. While in Georgia, visit Savannah’s brand-new American Prohibition Museum, where visitors will meet gangsters, flappers and rum-runners, and learn how to make the still-illicit moonshine. New Orleans, Louisiana, is not only known for its annual Mardi Gras festival but also has more historic districts than any other city in the US. Still in Louisiana, the state capital of Baton Rouge is just an hour from New Orleans, its 300 years of history and eclectic culture offering much for the visitor. Likewise, Lafayatte, at the heart of Louisiana’s Cajun country and tagged the “Happiest City in America”. Add to this the fabulous music of the Mississippi Delta region, Nashville and Memphis and there you have it – a region like no other in the United States.

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Feeling hungry?
The most famous Southern cuisine is jambalaya, a spicy creole dish originating in Louisiana and with French and Spanish influences. Elsewhere, however, there is much to satisfy the palate. For comfort food at its best, try Kentucky’s Hot Brown, an American hot sandwich created at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, while a staple of the Mississippi Delta region is tamale, a spicy cornmeal wrap cooked in corn husk. Then when the sweet tooth is calling, Goo Goo Cluster is Tennessee’s chocolate treat first created in Nashville in 1912 – and it still tastes as good today!
You may not know this…
The Shoals are a cluster of towns in the northwest corner of Alabama that are home to many famous recording studios, including Muscle Shoals, which are open to the public. Kentucky lays claim to two interesting facts: there are more barrels of bourbon than there are people, and two sisters who resided in Louisville in the late 1800s were the creators of a well-known song – Happy Birthday. For all the famous beaches in the US, Tennessee actually has more coastline than most states due to its ubiquitous rivers and lakes.

The South Experiences

Memphis Music Attraction Pass
This unbeatable pass offers admission to four legendary Memphis music attractions. Take a tour of Sun Studio, the birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll and where stars such as Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis made their names. Learn about the city’s influence on soul music at Stax Museum of American Music and the Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum. Last, but far from least, Presley’s home Graceland is where you will be immersed in the life and times of “The King”.
Grand Ole Opry
A night at the Grand Ole Opry is a must if you're in Nashville over a weekend, with each performance featuring a dynamic line-up of top country music acts. What started out as a simple radio broadcast in 1925 is now one of the world’s most famous music venues, dedicated to honouring country music’s rich history. We offer you the chance to see one of the many shows that present stars of the future as well as superstars of today.
Steamboat Natchez harbour jazz cruise
After boarding the historic vessel to the delightful tunes of the steam calliope, or steam organ, this relaxing two-hour cruise will take you from the heart of the French Quarter back to when cotton was king and life was slow and graceful as the current on the world-famous Mississippi. Discover New Orleans’ fascinating history while being accompanied by a live jazz band. What’s more, there’s a choice of sailing times and the option to include a mouth-watering buffet with your voyage. All you need to do is sit back and soak up the unique atmosphere.

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