• French Quarter balconies
  • World famous Bournbon Street
  • French Quarter balconies

New Orleans & Memphis holidays

The birthplaces of Elvis and the Blues

Memphis is the place for music lovers, bursting with country, soul, blues and jazz music, it was also the home of the King, Elvis Presley himself. Visit the clubs off Beale Street and feel the beat of the city as you experience the musical heart of The South. Expect great barbecues, historic mansions and beautifully manicured parks and gardens in this soul city.

New Orleans is one of America's most unique cities, where the spirit of the Old South still lives on. Explore the French Quarter around Jackson Square, follow in Mark Twain's footsteps and take a river cruise up the Mississippi.

Choose from Kuoni's wide selection of Memphis & New Orleans hotels

Memphis & New Orleans Highlights

•   By night the highlight is Bourbon Street and Preservation Hall, a spectacle of music, with everything from Jazz to Blues, to country and western. The atmosphere is electric.
•   Take a tour around Graceland and Elvis Presley's colossal mansion, where you can admire his collection of cars, musical awards and board his private jet.
•   Stop off at the Rock 'n' Soul Museum and Sun Studios where BB King and Jerry Lee Lewis recorded songs.

Memphis & New Orleans Honeymoons

Memphis & New Orleans hotels are a great place to spend your honeymoon. Whether it's visiting the home of Elvis hand in hand with your loved one, relaxing in a blues bar or just enjoying good southern cuisine.

USA Multi-Centre holidays
A vast nation with a limitless domestic airline network, the USA is the perfect multi-centre destination itself. Look beyond its borders and you can combine the US easily with the Caribbean, Bermuda and Mexico. The USA is also the perfect destination to build your own
multi-centre itinerary.

USA Tailor Made
Tailor make your ideal USA holiday from our vast array of product by combining destinations, hotels, tours and excursions to create your perfect bespoke holiday.

To tailor make your own Kuoni USA holiday or multi-centre itinerary simply:
•   View our online portfolio or download our
America & Canada brochure.
•   Then, call our USA sales team on
01306 747002 who will guide you through all of your options and prepare a detailed customised holiday quotation especially for you.
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USA Facts
For further information, inspiration and holiday ideas:
•   See our comprehensive list of USA
facts and information.
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USA Holidays

Population

Memphis - approx. 450,000 people
New Orleans - approx. 500,000 people

Time difference / local time

GMT -6 hours

Language

English is the official language, although many other languages are widely spoken in certain cities and communities. America has its own written US English spellings.

Currency

US Dollar ($)

Passports and Visas

•  Brits must have a full 10-year British Passport that's valid for six months after you return to the UK.
•  You will also need a USA visa or waiver form/ESTA. Apply for your ESTA at least 72 hours before travelling (http://esta.cbp.dhs.gov).

Flying time to destination

Memphis: 10½ hours, New Orleans: 11¾ hours

Electricity

The domestic electrical supply is 110V, 60 cycles AC. Sockets are for plugs with two flat pins.

Health Care

• No vaccinations are compulsory but it's recommended you have one for tetanus. • For more information, contact your GP or a specialist vaccination centre.

Tipping

Tipping is an established and accepted custom in America. For good service, waiters and taxi drivers expect 15-20%, and counter and bar staff 10-15%. Porters can expect from $3-$5 per case, while tour guides can be given the equivalent of £2-£3 per day.

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