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PREMIER ’ S HOTSPOTS
New Orleans : Famously known as the Big Easy , this cultural hub is full of history , flair and music . It ’ s also home to Creole cuisine , centuries-old Spanish oaks and vintage streetcars .
Nashville : Long recognised as the world ’ s country music capital , Nashville is also home to the sounds of pop , rock , gospel , Americana , jazz , classical and more . Music aside , there ’ s tasty cuisine , world-class art and myriad attractions .
Great Smoky Mountains : Straddling the border of North Carolina and Tennessee , this is one of the most epic swathes of pure wilderness in the USA . Featuring lush forest and 16 peaks often cloaked in a blue-grey haze , hence its name .
Charleston : Beloved Charleston boasts a steeple-rich skyline , cobblestone streets , a large historic district and second-to-none dining scene .
Hilton Head Island : With breathtaking coastal scenery , pristine beaches , miles of biking trails , an abundance of outdoor adventures , fantastic golf and sustainable culinary scene , it ’ s little wonder this is one of the top islands in the US .
WEST
VIRGINIA
Kansas City
Charleston
El Paso
Louisville
Lexington
KANSAS
VIRGINIA
KENTUCKY
MISSOURI
Winston-Salem
Pigeon Forge
Nashville
Asheville
NORTH
ARKANSAS
CAROLINA
TENNESSEE
Charlotte
Amarillo
Oklahoma City
Memphis
Chattanooga
SOUTH
Myrtle
OKLAHOMA
Huntsville
CAROLINA
Beach
Atlanta
Charleston
MISSISSIPPI
Birmingham
Macon
Hilton Head
Fort Worth
Dallas
Vicksburg
Montgomery
Savannah
Arlington
Jackson
TEXAS
ALABAMA
GEORGIA
Jekyll Island
LOUISIANA
Austin
Houston
Biloxi
New Orleans
Big Bend
San Antonio
National Park
Corpus Christi
San Antonio : Once a frontier settlement , San Antonio has blossomed into a city full of modern amenities . Famous for its scenic River Walk and the UNESCO World Heritage listed Alamo .
GETTING THERE Flights from the UK to Atlanta or Nashville take about 9 hours , Charlotte 9½ hours ; New Orleans 10 hours and Memphis around 12 hours with a stop . Flights to Houston , Austin or Dallas / Fort Worth take about 10½ hours .
New Orleans
Lincoln Memorial , Kentucky

SOUTHERN STATES with PREMIER HOLIDAYS

Our fabulous tours , shorter tour experiences , hotel and ranch selection showcase the Southern States . Many combinations are possible , depending on your time , interests and budget . Here ’ s a few ideas : -
TOURING OPTIONS
Whether you like the freedom of a self-drive or an escorted tour with an expert guide on hand , it ’ s a great way to see the region ’ s highlights ( see our selection on pages 61-63 ). If our set itineraries aren ’ t for you , our Travel Experts will be delighted to create a tailor-made tour just for you .
CITY BREAKS
With a relatively short flying time from the UK , several of this region ’ s urban hubs are worthy city break contenders . Options include New Orleans , Memphis , Nashville and Austin where along with fascinating sights you ’ ve got foot-tapping music to enjoy .
RANCH STAYS
What better way to experience true Texas culture than a ranch stay . Don your Stetson and pull on your boots , then ride out on a breathtaking trail before a cook-out with singing around the campfire . See page 74 .
BEACHES
For many , a holiday isn ’ t complete without time beside an inviting beach . Some of our favourite sandy spots in this region include Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head Island in South Carolina or Jekyll Island in Georgia .
Charleston
Myrtle Beach
Texas ranch life Huntsville , Alabama
SOUTHERN STATES CLIMATE
° C Average daily maximum centigrade temperature
R Average daily sunshine hours
SAverage monthly rainfall in cm
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Atlanta
10
5
12
13
6
11
18
7
14
23
9
10
26
9
10
30
10
9
31
9
12
31
8
8
28
8
8
23
8
7
17
6
8
12
5
11
Austin
15
5
14
17
6
6
22
7
4
26
7
7
29
7
11
33
10
9
35
10
4
35
10
5
32
8
9
28
7
8
22
6
5
17
5
5
Charleston
14
6
8
15
7
8
19
8
10
23
9
6
27
9
9
30
9
15
31
9
16
31
8
18
28
7
12
24
7
7
20
6
6
16
6
7
Memphis
9
5
10
12
6
11
17
7
13
23
9
14
27
10
13
32
11
9
33
11
9
32
10
8
29
8
8
24
8
7
17
6
12
11
5
13
Myrtle Beach
13
6
10
15
7
9
20
8
11
24
9
7
28
9
10
30
9
13
32
9
17
32
8
14
29
8
13
25
7
8
20
6
7
15
6
8
Nashville
8
5
10
10
5
10
16
6
13
22
8
11
26
9
11
30
9
9
32
9
9
31
8
8
28
8
9
22
7
6
16
5
9
10
4
11
New Orleans
16
5
12
18
6
13
22
7
12
26
9
12
29
9
12
32
9
14
33
8
17
32
8
16
30
8
14
27
8
7
22
6
10
18
5
12
Savannah
15
6
8
17
7
8
21
8
10
25
9
7
28
9
10
31
9
13
32
9
18
32
8
13
29
7
13
25
7
7
21
6
7
17
6
7
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