Carolinas and Georgia

America’s South is often characterised by the musical cities of Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans, the Cajun culture and antebellum plantations of Louisiana, the Civil War history in Mississippi and the Civil Rights movement in Alabama. But the Carolinas and Georgia have their own intrigue, which is at once distinct from the rest of the South and inextricably linked in both history, food and world-famous Southern hospitality. These three states may be lesser known, but this quieter side of the South is no less worth visiting.

Explore the beautifully preserved historic cities of Charleston and Savannah – each consistently ranked in the top 10 best small cities in America – with their astounding architecture, exotic greenery, fascinating histories and delightful dining scenes. Stay a few nights in Georgia’s vibrant and dynamic capital, Atlanta, for its endless options for culture, sports and entertainment and pivotal role in both the Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement.

The Carolinas and Georgia are also home to exquisite natural wonders. From the unspoiled, white-sand islands of Hilton Head and Jekyll on the Atlantic coast to the lush landscapes of the Great Smoky Mountains on the border with Tennessee, and the scenic drives and hikes along the famous Blue Ridge Parkway – you will find memorials to historic achievements of flight in North Carolina’s Outerbanks, natural rock formations that were a testament to the path of the greatest human migration in the Western world at Chimney Rock State Park, and the largest home ever built in America, Biltmore Estate.