Deep South Holidays

Deep South

There’s nowhere on the American mainland that has such a strong and distinct identity as the region that makes up the Deep South.

Conjuring images of smoky blues and jazz bars, finger-picking country and zydeco music, barbecues and cook-outs, diners, whiskey, cowboys and cattle ranches, the southern states offer easy living and a chance to experience a hospitality that is legendary. The region shares many cultural traits and traditions but none more so than music. Nashville is the home of country music, Memphis heartland of the blues and location of Elvis Presley’s Graceland estate, New Orleans is famed for its jazz and zydeco, and Austin in Texas has over 200 live music venues. For those interested in history, visit antebellum homes in Natchez, experience Cajun and Creole culture in Lafayette and Baton Rouge and learn about the iconic events surrounding the Alamo. Space enthusiasts should head to Houston’s excellent NASA Space Centre and shoppers to downtown Dallas.

Holiday Ideas for the Deep South

15 DAYS

Ultimate Deep South Road Trip

from £2500 - £3200
per person

French Quarter balconies in New Orleans, Louisiana

9 DAYS

Musical Flavours of the Deep South

from £2200 - £2900
per person

Charleston Historic District yellow house, South Carolina

15 DAYS

The Best of Georgia and the Carolinas

from £2690 - £3090
per person

16 DAYS

The Deep South and Texas

from £2950 - £3450
per person

12 DAYS

The Musical Heritage of Chicago and the Deep South

from £2850 - £3550
per person

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When to visit the Deep South

The best time of the year for a Deep South road trip is between March and May. The spring months are a great time to visit as the weather is warm and sunny and the nights are pleasantly cool. With wildflowers in bloom in March and April, it is a great time for nature lovers and bird watchers, and May is arguably the best time to visit the region’s beaches and islands. September and October are also great months for a Deep South holiday where the high summer temperatures have cooled and the dramatic fall foliage starts to appear. September is also packed with several festivals including the Taste of the Bayou in Alabama and the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. We would recommend avoiding travel to the Deep South in July and August due to the high humidity and intense heat that the southern summer brings.

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This is a general overview suggesting when to travel in the country. Please note that this may not directly apply to any specific itinerary or region.

What to do in the Deep South

This eclectic region is synonymous with music and we would recommend incorporating at least one musical city within your Deep South tour itinerary. Nashville is the home of country music, Memphis heartland of the blues and location of Elvis Presley’s Graceland estate, New Orleans is famed for its jazz and zydeco, and Austin in Texas has over 200 live music venues. For those interested in history, visit antebellum homes in Natchez, experience Cajun and Creole culture in Lafayette and explore the country’s largest historical landmark district in Savannah. Space enthusiasts should head to Houston’s excellent NASA Space Centre, shoppers to downtown Dallas and beach lovers to Jekyll Island off the coast of Georgia. There are also fantastic outdoor destinations in the Deep South such as the dramatic Great Smoky Mountains, natural hot springs in Arkansas and swamps of Louisiana.

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