5 under-the-radar USA destinations to inspire your next trip
5 under-the-radar USA destinations to inspire your next trip
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Our specialists return often to the American South on trips to discover more of the region’s hidden corners and to find new and different ways to explore. The travel guides they write are designed to help you get the most from your trip, whether you want to hear more about American musical culture in the cities along the Mississippi, try local food or wander through the backstreets of Charleston.
We’ll tell you where to go and what you can see once you’re there, based on our own experiences. Along the way, we offer hints on where to find the best food and music in New Orleans, the finest plantations in the Carolinas and the most scenic stretches of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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Ideas for how to explore the American South
Our travel guides share our specialists’ passion and knowledge for the American South. We travel here regularly to discover new experiences, explore untried areas and dig deeper into the better-known places and attractions. At the same time, we gather advice and up-to-date information on the best-quality guides, new hotels and restaurants, and the most memorable forms of transportation.
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Music culture of the American South ![Beale Street, Memphis]()
Music culture of the American South
Music culture of the American South
The birthplace of jazz, blues, rock ’n’ roll, soul and country music, the American South is the USA’s undisputed music capital. US specialist Natalie shares her ideas for exploring the region’s musical heritage on your holiday to New Orleans, Memphis and Nashville.
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Exploring the American South: Georgia and the Carolinas ![Charleston, South Carolina]()
Exploring the American South: Georgia and the Carolinas
Exploring the American South: Georgia and the Carolinas
There’s more to the American South than the food, music and culture of Louisiana and Tennessee. USA specialist Molly ventured farther east to the less-visited states of Georgia, and North and South Carolina. Here, you can balance historical cities with beach relaxation and mountain scenery.
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Exploring the American South: Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee ![Balcony, New Orleans]()
Exploring the American South: Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee
Exploring the American South: Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee
Your guide to exploring the American South along the Mississippi River. Sample gumbo in New Orleans, examine the history of slavery at plantations, pay tribute to the King in Memphis and get a behind-the-scenes look at country music’s most storied stage.
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Plantation homes of the American South ![Monmouth Plantation Inn, Natchez]()
Plantation homes of the American South
Plantation homes of the American South
Juxtaposing extreme wealth and stark poverty, the American South’s plantations shine a light on the region’s past. USA specialist Carla shares her recommendations on which plantations to visit for a thorough grounding in the American South’s history.
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Luxury holidays in the American South ![French Quarter, New Orleans]()
Luxury holidays in the American South
Luxury holidays in the American South
Different to anywhere else in America, the American South offers a varied trip focused around music, food, history and a mix of cultures. Specialist Alice shares experiences that can uncover a little more of the region and elevate your trip.
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A New Orleans food guide ![Spicy Homemade Cajun Jambalaya]()
A New Orleans food guide
A New Orleans food guide
From a steaming bowl of belly-warming seafood gumbo to a creamy-sweet praline studded with pecans to a plate of oyster Rockefeller at Antoine’s — USA specialist Natalie introduces you to the distinctive culinary pleasures of New Orleans.
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Lobster rolls to mooncakes — eating in the United States ![Shrimp Po Boy, New Orleans]()
Lobster rolls to mooncakes — eating in the United States
Lobster rolls to mooncakes — eating in the United States
The fastest way to a country’s heart is through your stomach. Our specialists suggest the best ways to discover regional specialties across the United States, from creole cuisine in New Orleans to a lobster roll on Cape Cod.
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