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The American South

America’s melting pot, gateway to the Mississippi River and where the east meets the west. Holidays to America’s South bring you to the heart of the region that brought us blues and jazz music, created unique creole cuisine and offers an enchanting blend of sub tropical scenery. Explore the narrow streets and music venues of New Orleans then venture out to discover the swamps and bayous of the unique Louisiana coast. Learn about the history and heritage of a bygone era at a majestic plantation house and embark on the Rhythm Road to country music’s capital, Nashville, and home of The King at Graceland, Memphis. On your American South road trip visit the Smoky Mountains, perhaps with a stop at Dollywood, before kicking back in the evening with a smooth glass of Kentucky bourbon or Tennessee whiskey.

Where to Book

  • Jackson Square in New Orleans, Louisiana

  • Old New Orleans building and balconies

  • Hilton Head waterfront - Discover South Carolina

  • Banjo and guitar performers, Nashville

  • Natchez steamer, New Orleans - Louisiana Office of Tourism

  • Downtown in historic Charleston, South Carolina

  • Beale Street Memphis, Tennessee - Brand USA

Average temperature

Information below is based on average highest temperature for each month.

  • 17℃
  • 18℃
  • 22℃
  • 25℃
  • 28℃
  • 31℃
  • 32℃
  • 32℃
  • 30℃
  • 26℃
  • 21℃
  • 18℃
  • 10
  • 12
  • 9
  • 7
  • 8
  • 13
  • 15
  • 14
  • 10
  • 7
  • 7
  • 10

Information above is based on the average number of days which experience some form of rainfall for each month.

Rainfall

When to Visit

Below gives you information and a rating of the best time of year to visit.

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Costsaver gives you the power to travel how you choose. Amazing travel memories shouldn’t cost the earth, so Costsaver value trips cover all the essentials whilst providing you the building blocks to tailor your dream trip. It’s the ultimate unpackaged holiday – an experience that you can make your own. 70+ trips. 50+ countries. 5 continents. All waiting to be explored, your way.

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Discover North America, doesn’t do ‘one size fits all’ holiday packages. Their experienced travel specialists take great pride in curating individually tailored itineraries designed to your interests, time, and budget. So, sit back, relax, and let them help you discover North America.

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At Freedom Destinations, we take the trouble out of travel. We offer everything you need in one place; a great range of hotels, tours and activities, coupled with first-class service from dedicated specialists who work with you to create your perfect itinerary. With FREEDOM you can….

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For over 30 years Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the globe, creating positive change through the joy of travel. That’s over 30 years of adventures, of changing the way people see the world, on small group tours with like-minded Intrepid people.

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Riviera Travel is the UK’s leading luxury river cruise & tour company with over 38 years’ experience in crafting worldwide tours, luxury river cruises, rail holidays and UK tours. Their commitment to quality & thoughtfulness has earned them a coveted Which? recommendation.

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Dream holidays without the stress of the ‘what ifs’. Carefully designed tours so you can experience the world differently. You’ll get the personal service, attention to detail and ease you’re looking for, while enjoying the unmissable experiences you’ve always dreamed of. Tour Differently isn’t just what Trafalgar promise, it’s what they deliver.

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