{"id":11842,"date":"2024-06-28T10:06:53","date_gmt":"2024-06-28T09:06:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxurygoldbdev.wpengine.com\/?p=11842"},"modified":"2024-06-28T10:07:36","modified_gmt":"2024-06-28T09:07:36","slug":"soul-of-the-south","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/soul-of-the-south\/","title":{"rendered":"Embrace the Soul of the South on This Extraordinary Journey in the USA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stunning landscapes, incredible variety, endless culture. The USA is the ultimate year-round destination. <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">If you\u2019re looking for some travel inspiration then<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">look no <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">further than the soul of the south &#8211;<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Nashville, Tennessee, Memphis, Tennessee and New Orleans, Louisiana<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">. A<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">region with an <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">incredible wealth of history, culture<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">and nature, coupled with<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">sensational cuisine and <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">unbeatable music credentials<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">, the<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Southern USA<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">is<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">the vacation of a lifetime.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In partnership with Visit the USA, we invite you discover the soul of the south and to travel with us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-gb\/tours\/southern-grace\">Southern Grace<\/a>, a 9-day luxury journey from Nashville to New Orleans. To whet your appetite, we\u2019ve picked out some of our favorite moments.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>For travel inspiration: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/destinations\/usa-and-canada\/united-states\">USA destination guide<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Read more about our Southern Grace tour: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/sounds-of-the-south-travel-concierge\/\">High Notes: How Travel Concierge Ann Amplifies the Sounds of the South<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walk in the footsteps of legends in Nashville, Tennessee<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11933 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Medium-The-Country-Music-Hall-of-Fame-and-Museum-in-Nashville-521662958.jpg\" alt=\"visitors walking down a spiral staircase in the Country Music Hall of Fame\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Medium-The-Country-Music-Hall-of-Fame-and-Museum-in-Nashville-521662958.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Medium-The-Country-Music-Hall-of-Fame-and-Museum-in-Nashville-521662958-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Medium-The-Country-Music-Hall-of-Fame-and-Museum-in-Nashville-521662958-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A welcoming and vibrant destination for visitors, Nashville has long been at the heart of country music in America. \u2018Music City\u2019 as it is affectionally known, is also the birthplace of bluegrass, with a thriving rock and pop scene. A city packed with sensational eateries and exceptional hotels, your stay at the sophisticated Grand Hyatt on our Southern Grace small group journey places you in the center of luxury and the downtown action.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nashville grew from a foundation based on music and, as the 1800s unfolded it became a national center for music publishing. Join us and discover the music like a VIP. At Studio B &#8211; Nashville&#8217;s oldest remaining record studio, take part in a private recording session under the guidance of a professional sound engineer. Let your inner songbird free and record a take-home tune just as legends Elvis Presley and Dolly Parton have done before you.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Later, at the Country Music Hall of Fame, as guests of Luxury Gold you\u2019ll enjoy a private, behind-the-scenes look at the songwriting process with a local songwriter and singer. On your visit you\u2019ll also see memorabilia from stars such as Jim Reeves and Roy Orbison, before topping the night off with a performance at the Grand Ole Opry.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>You may also enjoy reading: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/experience-private-live-music\/\"><em>For Your Ears Only: Experience the Privilege of Private Live Music<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover U.S. history in Memphis, Tennessee<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11934 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Medium-Beale-Street-Memphis-458630559.jpg\" alt=\"View looking down a neon sign-lined street at dusk in America \" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Medium-Beale-Street-Memphis-458630559.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Medium-Beale-Street-Memphis-458630559-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Medium-Beale-Street-Memphis-458630559-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Medium-Beale-Street-Memphis-458630559-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Medium-Beale-Street-Memphis-458630559-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Medium-Beale-Street-Memphis-458630559-345x230.jpg 345w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home of \u2018The King\u2019, the blues and the birthplace of rock &#8216;n&#8217; roll, Memphis is another musical pilgrimage hotspot. But over and above the music, this city holds an essential place in U.S. history, and its civil rights legacy lives on in many ways.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nowhere is this history brought to life quite like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.civilrightsmuseum.org\/\">National Civil Rights Museum<\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/who-we-are\/make-travel-matter\">MAKE TRAVEL MATTER\u00ae<\/a> Experience on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/tours\/southern-grace\">Southern Grace<\/a>. Immerse yourself on a guided tour through the interactive exhibits and poignant storytelling, the museum shares the story of key moments throughout the American Civil Rights Movement, from the history of enslaved people all the way through to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Memphis, and indeed the whole of Southern USA, is also known for its delicious cuisine including cajun, creole and some of the finest BBQ. To experience traditional cooking at its most tasty, Luxury Gold guests get a backstage pass to Central BBQ &#8211; one of the city\u2019s oldest and most iconic establishments. Sweep past the queues (which are usually around the block) for your VIP visit. Inside you will meet Clint Cantwell, a renowned grilling expert to learn how to make the most delicious pulled pork, brisket and ribs &#8211; a rare event usually only local insiders get to experience. Followed of course by a scrumptious meal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Bookmark for later: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/sustainable-luxury-travel\/\">How We\u2019re Setting the Gold Standard for Sustainable Luxury Travel<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step back in time in Natchez, Mississippi<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11935 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Medium-stanton-hall-mansion-natchez-mississippi-669106120.jpg\" alt=\"An antebellum house set against a blue sky and green lawn\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Medium-stanton-hall-mansion-natchez-mississippi-669106120.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Medium-stanton-hall-mansion-natchez-mississippi-669106120-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Medium-stanton-hall-mansion-natchez-mississippi-669106120-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Medium-stanton-hall-mansion-natchez-mississippi-669106120-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Medium-stanton-hall-mansion-natchez-mississippi-669106120-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Medium-stanton-hall-mansion-natchez-mississippi-669106120-345x230.jpg 345w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stepping away from the hustle and bustle, Natchez is a charming retreat. The oldest city on the Mississippi and one of Southern USA\u2019s hidden gems, more than 1,000 structures in Natchez are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. With properties dating to the late 1700s, the South\u2019s unique architecture and history comes to life in Natchez\u2019s antebellum homes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your stay in the Monmouth Historic Inn &amp; Gardens, a National Historic Landmark built in 1818, gives you a timeless feel for the place. An early 19th-century antebellum mansion set in 26 acres of manicured gardens, world class service and historic surroundings combine for a decadent stay.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While in Natchez on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/tours\/southern-grace\">Southern Grace<\/a>, we invite you to personalize your day with a choice of two experiences. Either you can step back in time and take a private tour an 1850s Greek-Revival cottage, the beloved home of a local. Take your time to explore the interior and grounds and let your imagination run wild as you learn about its past. Alternatively you can choose to join a mixology class and learn all about famous Southern cocktails including the \u2018Crown Julep\u2019.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>You may be interested to read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/classic-cocktails-and-timeless-hotels\/\">Our Favorite Classic Cocktails, and the Timeless Hotels To Try Them At<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s nowhere quite like New Orleans, Louisiana<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11936 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Medium-The-wrought-iron-lace-of-a-french-Quarter-Balcony-678716975.jpg\" alt=\"A view of New Orleans' French Quarter buildings with wrought iron balconies \" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Medium-The-wrought-iron-lace-of-a-french-Quarter-Balcony-678716975.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Medium-The-wrought-iron-lace-of-a-french-Quarter-Balcony-678716975-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Medium-The-wrought-iron-lace-of-a-french-Quarter-Balcony-678716975-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Medium-The-wrought-iron-lace-of-a-french-Quarter-Balcony-678716975-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Medium-The-wrought-iron-lace-of-a-french-Quarter-Balcony-678716975-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Medium-The-wrought-iron-lace-of-a-french-Quarter-Balcony-678716975-345x230.jpg 345w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To cap off your Southern Grace tour the \u2018Big Easy\u2019 beckons. A city so steeped in history and culture and rich traditions there\u2019s a tantalizing story around every corner. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ritzcarlton.com\/en\/hotels\/msyrz-the-ritz-carlton-new-orleans\/overview\/\">Ritz Carlton<\/a> is your majestic home for three nights and is a destination in itself. The building was built originally in 1908 and it became a luxury hotel in 2000 showcasing the best of American hospitality. Centrally located it means you are just a few steps from the area&#8217;s most popular attractions, including the famous Bourbon Street.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A city world renowned for its Mardi Gras celebrations, as part of your exploration of New Orleans we invite you to enjoy an all-access pass to the Mardi Gras World\u2019s Blaine Kern Studios. This workshop has created sensational floats for Mardi Gras and other parades around the world since 1947. Learn how artists and architects build Mardi Gras floats from the ground up and view colorful costumes and props.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Read more about this extraordinary hotel: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/hotel-in-new-orleans\/\">Why New Orleans\u2019 Ritz Carlton Hotel is a cut above the rest<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>To enjoy the best of the USA with a luxurious visit to the sensational South, take a look at our <a href=\"applewebdata:\/\/007A5B85-31C1-4A41-882E-F5C627A1A5A9\/Southern%20Grace,\">Southern Grace<\/a>small group journey.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stunning landscapes, incredible variety, endless culture. The USA is the ultimate year-round destination. 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