Historic and hectic cities, passion for music and pretty coastal getaways in Dixie – the South is unmissable.

Explore the most soulful cities in the USA on holidays to Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans.

From Creole cooking and Cajun festivals to rock n roll and jazz, the south is smooth and swish in that cool kid kind of way. It’s jambalaya and gumbo. It’s dive bars and top chef restaurants. Its musical heritage and Civil Rights history. Visit Nashville and you’ll hear that famous Tennessee country music everywhere from tiny bars to the historic Grand Ole Opry. Dive into Memphis and you’ll get a big taste of soul, gospel and blues. Take a trip to New Orleans and you could be drinking rum punch on Bourbon Street, breezing through the French markets on Jackson Street and cruising along the Mississippi River in a stately steamboat. The South has a soundtrack unlike anywhere else in the USA. With all its brilliance spread at your feet you’ll find an intoxicating combination of rocking recording studios. Legendary barbecue joints, musical landmarks, cultural legacy and southern hospitality. For flavour hunters, music lovers and history buffs, there’s nothing quite like the South.

Discover handpicked inspiration and carefully curated holidays to the Southern states with Kuoni.

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The South Regions

Our recommendations for the best places to visit in The South

Nashville & Memphis Holidays

Land of country music and Delta blues – Nashville & Memphis holidays are old southern soul and su...

New Orleans & Louisiana Holidays

Head down south to one of the USA’s most historic states, home to The Big Easy.

Georgia & The Carolinas Holidays

In search of Deep South soul, Gothic architecture and Atlantic Ocean beaches on Georgia and Carol...

Holidays in The South

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This ain’t no Heartbreak Hotel – The Guest House at Graceland embodies southern charm and is woven with an Elvis theme throughout. What’s more, it’s right next door to the Graceland Mansion.

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Hotel Indigo brings a little character to its prime spot on Printers’ Alley in Nashville. It’s easy to get to the honky-tonks of Broadway, and it’s within walking distance of the Nissan Stadium.

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A super modern, super stylish hotel in the heart of Music City, Virgin Hotels Nashville brings a carefree sense of fun and vivacity that few other hotels can match.

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A touch south of Nashville’s famous Broadway, the SoBro neighbourhood is home to live music venues, restaurants, and bars. At the heart of it is the Cambria, a hotel that harnesses the area’s energy.

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The essence of Nashville’s personality is brought into the folds of Omni Nashville thanks to thoughtful touches and design quirks in this large, perfectly located hotel. 

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Sitting prettily on Nashville’s Printers’ Alley, Noelle is an elegant enclave swathed in Art Deco charm. It attracts a well-heeled crowd to its acclaimed social hotspots.

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Grandeur and elegance in the heart of New Orleans, Omni Royal Orleans is the perfect retreat for a classic luxury city break.

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A storied hotel whose lobby is said to mark the beginning of the New Orleans’ famous French Quarter, few American hotels can claim such a rich history as the Hotel Monteleone.

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The Bienville House Hotel is a quintessential New Orleans hotel nestled in the French Quarter and mere moments from the Mississippi River. It promises that Southern hospitality you’ve heard so much about.

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Hit the highway on Route 66, discover Nashville’s iconic music scene and venture to the coast of South Carolina with a tailor-made tour of The South

With so much to see, the USA is dream touring territory and our tailor-made and self-drive itineraries are an easy, leisurely way to explore the southern states at your own pace, especially if it’s your first time visiting these areas. You could hit the highway on a once-in-a-life road trip down Route 66, stopping off at Abraham Lincoln’s first house, the fascinating petrified forest near Holbrook, the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon and the entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas. Or discover the old southern soul and rich colonial heritage of Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans as you explore their iconic music scenes. Make your way further east to Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina for some superb historic districts and a great selection of peaceful state parks and beaches.

Our recommended South tours

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Evening Jazz Cruise

There's no better place or time to contemplate the New Orleans' skyline than from aboard a good old-fashioned steamboat. And if the breathtaking views of the city's skyline aren't enough to satisfy your senses, you have the option to book the cruise with a casual buffet-style dinner. Don't think the highlights of this trip are limited to the awe-inspiring vantage point or the delicious meal. Aboard the Natchez Steamboat, you're also invited to have a nosey around the ship's engine room. Inside this quaint space, redesigned to look like a museum, you'll find all sorts of historical artefacts that have many an interesting story behind them. Throughout the voyage, you can enjoy a jiggle to live jazz tunes performed by the world-renowned Dukes of Dixieland. New Orleans is famous for being the city of jazz, so the Dukes' jingles provide the playlist.

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