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Jazz Player New Orleans Louisiana USA
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Deep South holidays & tours
Take our smokin’ Deep South tours to the birthplace of bluegrass, jazz and rock’n’roll. And that’s just one reason to book a Deep South holiday. Fabulous Creole food, exciting festivals, beguiling cities and hungry alligators make our Deep South tours an unmissable experience. Explore the bayous of Louisiana and the atmospheric French quarter of vibrant, regenerated New Orleans, including legendary Bourbon Street with one of our Deep South holidays.
On our Deep South tours you can pay an evocative visit to Sun Studio, where legendary artists including Jerry Lee Lewis, Ike Turner and Johnny Cash recorded their music. And no Deep South holiday would be complete without the chance to pay homage to the King at Graceland.
Holiday Options
We know everyone is different so we have a range of flexible options to make your holiday special.
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The Deep South Holidays
Elvis & the Southern Sounds
9 days from £1210
Departing:
Delve into American music and the life of the international King of Rock 'n' Roll - Elvis Presley - on this exciting behind the scenes tour of America's musical landmark cities.
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Elvis & the Southern Sounds + Nashville
+ 2 extra nights from £64
Why not take the opportunity to discover more sights and sounds of this lively city. There is plenty more to see and do with all of Nashville's great restaurants, musical activities, antebellum homes, attractions and entertainment. On day 8 of your tour remain at the Holiday Inn Express hotel for the next two nights, before transferring to the airport on day 10 for your overnight flight home.
Elvis & the Southern Sounds + Las Vegas
+ 3 extra nights from £286
Staying at
Harrah's Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
Extend your stay with an extra few days in Las Vegas, the connection to the King. From 1969 to 1976 Elvis performed over 800 times in the main showroom of the Las Vegas Hilton. Las Vegas in the 60's and 70's was definitely Elvis' kind of place. He worked, lived, played and even married there. On day 8 of your tour fly to Las Vegas and transfer to your hotel for the next three nights. On day 11 transfer to the airport for your overnight flight home.
Elvis & the Southern Sounds - Christmas at Graceland
9 days from £1259
Departing:
Experience Graceland during Elvis' favourite time of year. You will be at the front gates of Graceland to witness the annual lighting of the Christmas decorations, including hundreds of blue lights along the driveway, a nativity scene and Santa in his sleigh. The interiors of Graceland will also be decorated for the holiday season with Presley family Christmas artifacts on display. In addition, you will see Nashville's ICE, an incredible attraction comprising interactive exhibits and colourful ice sculptures, hand carved from nearly two million pounds of ice by skilled Chinese artisans. You will also have the chance to see the famous 'Peabody Marching Ducks' at the historic Peabody Hotel - a tradition which dates back to 1933.
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Christmas at Graceland + Nashville
+ 2 extra nights from £116
Why not take the opportunity to discover more sights and sounds of this lively city. There is plenty more to see and do with all of Nashville's great restaurants, musical activities, antebellum homes, attractions and entertainment. On day 8 of your tour remain at the Holiday Inn Express hotel for the next two nights, before transferring to the airport on day 10 for your overnight flight home.
Christmas at Graceland + Las Vegas
+ 3 extra nights from £376
Staying at
Harrah's Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
Extend your stay with an extra few days in Las Vegas, the connection to the King. From 1969 to 1976 Elvis performed over 800 times in the main showroom of the Las Vegas Hilton. Las Vegas in the 60's and 70's was definitely Elvis' kind of place. He worked, lived, played and even married there. On day 8 of your tour fly to Las Vegas and transfer to your hotel for the next three nights. On day 11 transfer to the airport for your overnight flight home.
Elvis & the Southern Sounds - Elvis 35th Anniversary Special Memorial Departure
9 days from £1549
Departing:
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Make sure you're in Memphis for Elvis Week in August 2012 to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the King's death.
Historic Trails & Blue Ridge Mountains
15 days from £1599
Departing:
Visit historical battlefields and colonial towns, then marvel at the scenery of the Kentucky Bluegrass Country and the spectacular Blue Ridge Mountains.
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Historic Trails & Blue Ridge Mountains + Washington
+ 2 extra nights
Staying at
Crowne Plaza, Old Town Alexandria
Extend your holiday with a few extra days in Washington DC. If you wish to see more of the sights, perhaps the Old Town Trolley that loops around the city, stopping at various museums and monuments, could be of interest.
Historic Trails & Blue Ridge Mountains + Boston
+ 2 extra nights from £116
Staying at
Holiday Inn Boston-Brookline
Why not extend your holiday with two nights in Boston. Thanks to its compact size and layout is an easy city to explore. Walk the Freedom Trail and take in the rich history of the American Revolution. Re-live the Boston Tea Party, visit Quincy Market, Chinatown, Beacon Hill or take a whale watching cruise. On day 14 of your tour transfer to Dulles International Airport for the flight to Boston and your hotel, the Holiday Inn Boston Brookline for the next two nights. On day 16 transfer to the airport for your overnight flight home.
Memphis, New Orleans & Western Caribbean
15 days from £1599
Departing:
Explore America's Deep South before enjoying a seven night cruise to the Western Caribbean taking in Jamaica, Mexico and Grand Cayman on the way.
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Memphis, New Orleans & Western Caribbean Cruise + Las Vegas
+ 3 extra nights from £300
Staying at
Harrah's Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
After your cruise why not extend your holiday with three nights in Las Vegas? On day 14 (Sun),you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Las Vegas. On arrival you will be taken to your hotel. Enjoy time at leisure before being tranferred to the airport on day 17 (Wed) for your flight to the UK.
Florida Discovery
12 days from £1320
Departing:
A Florida feast, taking in both Gulf and Atlantic coasts, with a journey into the sub-tropical Everglades and the paradise of the Florida Keys.
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Florida Discovery + St Pete Beach & Orlando
+ 5 extra nights from £170
Spend more time in St Pete Beach relaxing on the Gulf Coast and in Orlando, experiencing the excitement of the world-famous theme parks and attractions. On day 11 of your tour continue your stay at the Sirata Beach Resort, for the next two nights. On day 13 included transfer to your Orlando hotel, the Wyndham Orlando Resort, for the next three nights. On day 16 an included transfer to the airport for your overnight flight home.
Florida Discovery + Orlando (2 nights)
+ 2 extra nights from £60
Staying at
Wyndham Orlando Resort
Extend your holiday in Orlando the home of world famous attractions such as Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Studios. On day 11 of your tour check into your Orlando hotel, the Wyndham Orlando Resort, for the next two nights, before transferring to the airport at the end of the stay for your overnight flight home.
Florida Discovery + Orlando (5 nights)
+ 5 extra nights from £114
Staying at
Wyndham Orlando Resort
Extend your holiday in Orlando the home of world famous attractions such as Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Studios. On day 11 of your tour check into your Orlando hotel, the Wyndham Orlando Resort, for the next five nights, before transferring to the airport at the end of the stay for your overnight flight home.
Florida Discovery + St Pete Beach
+ 3 extra nights from £114
Staying at
Sirata Beach Resort
Enjoy the silver-white beaches, breathtaking sunsets over the warm Gulf waters, that makes St Pete Beach a popular resort, or take in some of the Florida's many sporting opportunities and attractions. On day 11 of your tour continue your stay at your Sirata Beach Resort, for the next three nights. On day 14 transfer to Tampa airport for your overnight flight home.
New Orleans and the Western Caribbean Cruise
11 days from £1325
Departing:
Spend two nights in New Orleans, the jewel of the American South, before boarding NCL Spirit and enjoying a freestyle cruise that takes in the best of the Western Caribbean. Visit Mexico, Belize and Honduras as well as enjoying some relaxation time at sea.
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New Orleans and the Western Caribbean + Las Vegas
+ 4 extra nights from £324
Staying at
Harrah's Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
After your cruise, why not stay for four nights in stunning Las Vegas?
New Orleans, the Old South & Florida
14 days from £1425
Departing:
Combine the easy-going rhythms and colourful culture of the Deep South with a stay in the fun-packed Sunshine State of Florida.
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New Orleans the Old South & Florida + Orlando
+ 3 extra nights from £40
Extend your holiday in the home of world famous attractions such as Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Studios. On day 13 of your tour remain at your Orlando hotel, the Wyndham Orlando Resort, for the next three nights. Transfer to the airport on day 16 for your overnight flight home.
New Orleans, the Old South & Florida + St Pete Beach
+ 5 extra nights from £210
Staying at
Sirata Beach Resort
Time to relax and enjoy the silver-white beaches and warm Gulf waters that make St Pete Beach a popular seaside retreat. On day 13 of your tour transfer to the Sirata Beach Resort for the next 5 nights. On day 18 transfer to Tampa Airport for your overnight flight home.
New Orleans, the Old South & Florida + Orlando & St Pete Beach
+ 7 extra nights from £240
Combine the excitement of world famous attractions in Orlando with a relaxing few days in St Pete Beach. On day 13 of your tour remain at your Orlando hotel, the Wyndham Orlando Resort for three nights, before transferring to your St Pete Beach resort, the Sirata Beach for four nights. On day 20 transfer to Tampa Airport for your overnight flight home.
Jewels of Georgia & South Carolina
12 days from £1515
Departing:
Revisit the Golden age of America's South, visiting historic houses and true icons of this unique area, as well as experiencing some of its famous Atlantic coast.
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Jewels of Georgia & South Carolina + Atlanta
+ 2 extra nights from £56
Spend more time in Atlanta and discover why big celebrities such as Elton John and Whitney Houston have made this vibrant city their home. Visit the newly opened Georgia Aquarium or stop at one of the hottest shopping destinations - Lenox Square or Phipps Plaza located in Buckhead. On day 11 remain at your Atlanta hotel, the Country Inn & Suites Buckhead for the next 2 nights. On day 13 transfer to the airport for your overnight flight home.
Jewels of Georgia & South Carolina + St Pete Beach
+ 4 extra nights from £324
Staying at
Sirata Beach Resort
St Pete Beach, home of pristine white sand beaches, clear Gulf Waters and sunshine is a perfect location for a few days relaxation. On day 11 included transfer to Atlanta airport for the flight to Tampa, and your hotel, the Sirata Beach Resort, for the next 4 nights. On day 15 transfer to the airport for your overnight flight home.
Dixieland & Rhythms
13 days from £1519
Departing:
Explore America's musical heritage from the birthplaces of country music and the blues to bustling New Orleans, home of jazz.
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Dixieland & Rhythms + New Orleans
+ 2 extra nights from £84
Staying at
Holiday Inn French Quarter
Another chance to experience this fascinating city. New Orleans' location makes it a perfect spot for seafood. Fresh fish, shrimp, crab, oysters and crayfish abound. Enjoy a wealth of fabulous restaurants and be sure to stop by at the famous Café du Monde to savour a breakfast of beignets and café au lait. To hear traditional jazz at its best visit Bourbon Street or Preservation Hall, where musicians play every evening. On day 12 continue your stay at your New Orleans hotel, the Holiday Inn French Quarter for the next two nights. On day 14, an included transfer to the airport for your overnight flight home.
Miami & the Southern Caribbean Cruise
13 days from £1549
Departing:
Spend two nights in Miami before enjoying an idyllic Southern Caribbean cruise, which serves up one blissful sun-drenched island after another.
Memphis, New Orleans & Central America Cruise
15 days from £1599
Departing:
Explore America's 'Deep South' before enjoying a 7-night cruise of Central America including Belize, Honduras and Mexico.
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Memphis, New Orleans and a Central America Cruise + Las Vegas
+ 3 extra nights from £300
Staying at
Harrah's Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
After your cruise why not extend with 3 extra nights in Las Vegas? On day 14 you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Las Vegas. On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. Enjoy time at leisure and on day 17 you will tranferred to the airport for your return to the UK.
New Orleans, the Old South & Florida - Halloween Special Departure
14 days from £1625
Departing:
Join our special departure and revel in the very best of the Halloween celebrations across the Old South!
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Halloween Special Departure + Orlando
+ 3 extra nights from £94
Staying at
Courtyard by Marriott Lake Buena Vista
Extend your holiday in the home of world famous attractions such as Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Studios. On day 13 of your tour remain at your Orlando hotel, the Wyndham Orlando Resort, for the next three nights. Transfer to the airport on day 16 for your overnight flight home.
Halloween Special Departure + St Pete Beach
+ 5 extra nights from £284
Staying at
Sirata Beach Resort
Time to relax and enjoy the silver-white beaches and warm Gulf waters that make St Pete Beach a popular seaside retreat.On day 13 of your tour transfer to the Sirata Beach Resort for the next 5 nights. On day 18 transfer to Tampa Airport for your overnight flight home.
New Orleans, the Old South & Florida + Orlando & St. Pete Beach
+ 7 extra nights from £304
Combine the excitement of world famous attractions in Orlando with a relaxing few days in St Pete Beach. On day 13 of your tour remain at your Orlando hotel, the Wyndham Orlando Resort for three nights, before transferring to your St Pete Beach resort, the Sirata Beach for four nights. On day 20 transfer to Tampa Airport for your overnight flight home.
Florida Discovery + Western Caribbean Cruise
20 days from £1789
Departing:
Take in both the Gulf and Atlantic coasts of Florida, with a journey to the sub-tropical Everglades and the paradise of the Florida Keys, followed by a relaxing cruise of the sparkling Western Caribbean.
Mexico & the Panama Canal Cruise (Los Angeles to Miami) - 26 Sep
18 days from £1969
Departing:
Experience the trip of a lifetime as you cruise the spectacular Panama Canal, visiting the beaches, cities and exotic rainforests of Mexico and Costa Rica on the way.
Book now to receive $150 per cabin on board credit
Valid on Departures:
- 26 Sep 2012
Miami and the Southern Caribbean + Las Vegas Staying at Harrah's Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
17 days from £2049
Departing:
After your cruise, why not spend three nights in Las Vegas?
On day 13, transfer to the airport for your flight to Las Vegas. On arrival, you will be taken to your hotel for three nights. Enjoy free time to explore independently before being transferred to the airport for your overnight flight to the UK.
Southern Cross Country
23 days from £2159
Departing:
Span the breadth of the USA as you travel from the Pacific Ocean to the East coast experiencing some of the best culture, unique scenery, history and cuisine that the southern states have to offer.
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Southern USA Cross Country + New York
+ 3 extra nights from £270
Staying at
Hampton Inn Manhattan-Chelsea
Why not take the opportunity to visit the 'Big Apple' and discover the sights this amazing city has to offer. On day 22 of your tour transfer to the airport for your flight to New York for a three night stay at the Hampton Inn Chelsea. At the end of your stay, transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to the UK.
Southern USA Cross Country + Atlanta
+ 2 extra nights
Spend more time in Atlanta, and visit the newly opened Georgia Aquarium or stop at one of the hottest shopping destinations - Lenox Square or Phipps Plaza located in Buckhead. On day 22 remain at your Atlanta hotel, the Country Inn & Suites Buckhead.
Southern USA Cross Country + Orlando
+ 4 extra nights from £210
Staying at
Wyndham Orlando Resort
Extend your holiday in the home of world famous attractions. On day 22 transfer to Atlanta airport for your flight to Orlando and your hotel, Wyndham Orlando Resort, for the next four nights.
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