The South
It’s all about soul... smell the cornbread, hear the blues in Tennessee and the sound of jazz in Louisiana. Jazz and the blues bring the French Quarter in New Orleans to life along the famous Bourbon Street and oh that Creole and Cajun cuisine thrills the senses. Memphis and Nashville are at the heart of the US music scene. These cities ooze with music and amazing history and you can’t help but get absorbed by it. You won’t have trouble finding things to see and do in charming Georgia. There’s the buzzing state capital Atlanta for your big city fix. Then there’s scenic farmland and forests taking you to incredibly historic towns and villages.
Miami
Travel down the east coast of the United States and eventually you’ll find yourself in Miami, on a finger of land that pokes between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. You’re only a few degrees shy of the tropics, and that sultry atmosphere is enhanced by the rich variety of cultural influences. Whether you’re chilling out in stylish South Beach, taking a stroll through the historic Art Deco district, getting a taste of Cuban culture in Little Havana, hopping on a cruise ship, or hitting a family friendly stretch of sand or a party spot lined with cafés and bars – there’s a part of Miami that is just perfect for you.
Orlando
There are smiles, and then there are heartracing, taste-bud tempting, once-in-a-lifetime smiles; those are the kinds of smiles waiting for you in Orlando. There’s Walt Disney World Resort that has to be seen to be believed – four theme parks and two water parks cover 69 square kilometres wrapped up with shopping at Disney Springs. Then there is Universal Studios Florida with two theme parks, including two exciting Harry Potter lands – Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley – as well as their own water park. There’s also entertainment at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and in contrast to the theme parks, Cape Canaveral is nearby on the coast, so put aside a day to visit Kennedy Space Centre. There is so much diversity, so much to do – you’ll need to come back again!
Texas
This is one big and very diverse state. You can stroll on sandy beaches, explore majestic canyons, play cowboy and enjoy world-famous music and food. These three cities will give you a taste of Texas – there’s down to earth yet sophisticated Austin, a small university town that over the past few decades has grown into a bustling city. Dallas has the country’s largest urban arts district, a huge sports scene and heaps of attractions. Then Houston, America’s fourth-largest city, is very cosmopolitan, filled with world-class dining, arts, shopping and nightlife.
