The dynamic capital of Texas, Austin is renowned for its live music scene and has a vibrant student atmosphere due to its historic University of Texas. Stand beneath the immense dome of the Texas State Capital and step into a replica Oval Office at the LBJ Presidential Library. Begin your days feasting on Austin’s famous “breakfast tacos”, then end it listening to live country, blues and rock in the bars that line Sixth Street.

Rich in colonial heritage, the seventh largest US city is known for its diversity and multi-culturalism.  Stroll along the famous river walk promenade, also known as Paseo del Rio, with its below-street level restaurants and cafes.  Discover the gem of Texan history and learn the story of the Alamo. And enjoy stylish shops, trendy cafes and quirky gift shops in the redeveloped Pearl district. San Antonio has a something for everyone!

Renowned for its Space Center, Houston is a vibrant metropolis that sprawls towards the Gulf Coast of Texas. Get a behind-the-scenes look at NASA’s flight control and astronaut training facilities at the NASA Johnson Space Center before wandering through the museum-dotted Hermann Park. Get a taste of Texan beach living on the shores of Galveston Bay and experience Houston’s trend-setting bistros in the 19th-century Historic District.

A melting pot of cultures, New Orleans lies on the banks of the Mississippi River and is one of the United States’ oldest cities. Its atmospheric French Quarter is packed with Creole restaurants, music clubs and watering holes while historic mansions line the streets of Uptown’s Garden District. Ride the river ferry from Canal Street to Algiers Point for magnificent city views and experience one of the raucous street parties for which New Orleans is renowned.

Home to Elvis Presley’s Graceland mansion, Memphis lies on the Mississippi River in the southwest corner of Tennessee. See the site where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated at the National Civil Rights Museum and learn about the city’s musical legacy at the Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum. Explore the trendy boutiques and art galleries in the charming neighbourhood of South Main, then mingle with the locals in the blues clubs on Beale Street.

Dubbed “Music City, U.S.A.”, Nashville is the lively capital of Tennessee and a global hub for country music. It’s home to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum that details the industry’s evolution, as well as boasting an excellent “honky tonk” bar scene. Make a pilgrimage to the Johnny Cash Museum, attend the Grand Ole Opry live radio broadcast and feast on southern-inspired fare at one of Nashville’s barbecue restaurants.