Rhythms of the South by Motorhome

Depart the UK on your chosen scheduled flight to Atlanta, Georgia. Upon arrival, independently make your way to your hotel, where you spend the first night of your adventure.

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Loews Hotel, Atlanta

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Loews Hotel, Atlanta

Offering a choice of guestrooms and suites, the 26 storey Loews Atlanta Hotel boasts floor-to-ceiling windows to take advantage of views of Piedmont Park, Georgia Dome or the city landscape. Accommodations have been designed to incorporate a modern mix of neutrals punctuated by bursts of bold palettes, and all offer flat screen televisions, mini bars, coffee makers, and warming bathrobes.

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After picking up your motor home, it’s an easy two and a half hour Interstate drive into Alabama for your first night in the State Capital, Montgomery.

You’re heading towards New Orleans but decide to pause along the way in Mobile, Alabama, a welcoming city with a rich maritime and colonial past. Here, you can explore the impressive battleships at Memorial Park and step back in time at the Conde–Charlotte House, once under English rule, offering a fascinating glimpse into the layers of history that have shaped this Southern port city.

Heading for the historic, gracious and utterly unique city of New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz, you’ll find yourself immersed in a place where music, culture and cuisine spill onto the streets. World-famous restaurants, legendary live music and a vibrant nightlife make it easy to linger longer than planned, while iconic sights such as Jackson Square, Basin Street and Audubon Park showcase the city’s rich character. For a classic New Orleans experience, cruise the Mississippi aboard a traditional paddle steamer and take in the atmosphere from the water.

Travelling north into Elvis country, the journey is broken just south of Jackson, Mississippi, another state capital rich in Southern history. Here you can explore the Old Capitol, the Governor’s Mansion and the Capitol Building, gaining an insight into the heritage and character of this important Mississippi city before continuing your onward adventure.

A couple of hours’ drive through the peaceful landscapes of the Holly Springs National Forest brings you to Memphis, a city forever linked with music and modern history. Here you can visit Graceland, the legendary home of Elvis Presley, as well as the powerful Civil Rights Museum housed in the former Lorraine Motel where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. Complete your time in the city with a visit to Sun Studio and a stroll along Beale Street, immortalised by the blues of W. C. Handy.

Heading to the heart of Country Music, Nashville has nurtured legends like Dolly Parton and countless other stars. Just north of the city lies Goodlettsville, where you can join organised tours to major attractions such as the Grand Ole Opry, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and the Jack Daniels Distillery, experiencing the rich musical heritage and Southern charm that make this area so iconic.

Just over two hours brings you to the final stop of this trip near Chattanooga, a city full of natural beauty and history. Here, you can explore the dramatic Lookout Mountain battlefields aboard the Incline Railway, wander through the fascinating cave systems of Raccoon Mountain Caverns, and enjoy other local attractions such as the Tennessee Aquarium, Southern Belle Riverboat, IMAX Theatre, and downtown Chattanooga.

Allow a good two hours to get back to the Cruise America depot, especially if driving in rush hour. Return your motorhome, make your way to Atlanta airport and check in for your flight back to the UK.