9 Days, featuring: Florence–nashville

10 Days, featuring: Lafayette–st. Martinville-Houmas House Plantation–new Orleans

The Royal Sonesta Hotel New Orleans displays a timeless elegance and refinement reminiscent of its European counterparts. With traditional gabled windows, French doors and wrought-iron lace balconies, the hotel is distinctively European and unmistakably New Orleans.

Get ready for non-stop memorable moments on a roundtrip cruise from The Big Easy aboard Norwegian Escape. Explore the mysteries of the cenotes and sacred underground river as you take time to relax and purify with a Mayan spiritual cleanse in Cozumel. Paradise awaits on Harvest Caye, the premier resort-style destination off the coast of Belize, where you can experience the full VIP treatment in your luxurious beachside cabana.

Leave the Big Easy behind for this weeklong cruise in the Caribbean. Your first stop is Cozumel on the coast of Mexico’s beautiful Yucatán Peninsula. The day is yours to snorkel, dive fabulous reefs, explore the jungle in an ATV, relax poolside at a beach club, or visit an ancient Mayan temple. During a guided tour of Bonaire, encounter dramatic vistas and diverse wildlife and learn the history of the island’s salt industry.

History and culture unfold as you traverse the Mississippi on this enriching voyage. Enjoy relaxing scenic sailing and unparalleled bird-watching as the landscape changes between the bluffs of the North and the bayous of the South. Learn about the American civil rights movement and the Civil War. Along the way, tap your feet to the rhythm of American folk, soul and jazz music-and taste a delicious array of regional cuisine.

10 Days, featuring: Memphis–visit To Graceland

The Lower Mississippi overflows with charm, history and hospitality. Explore historic estates and visit notable Civil War sites. Sample the bustling French-flavored port cities of New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Sway to the tempos of Dixieland jazz, gospel and blues. Savor gourmet Cajun and Creole cuisine, as well as traditional Southern fare. Join us, and see why local Cajuns say, "Laissez les bons temps rouler" (Let the good times roll).

The Lower Mississippi overflows with charm, history and hospitality. Explore historic estates and visit notable Civil War sites. Sample the bustling French-flavored port cities of New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Sway to the tempos of Dixieland jazz, gospel and blues. Savor gourmet Cajun and Creole cuisine, as well as traditional Southern fare. Join us, and see why local Cajuns say, "Laissez les bons temps rouler" (Let the good times roll).

10 Days, featuring: New Orleans

<p>You're invited to tour New Orleans and environs as an insider with access to Tauck Exclusives like <em>Stories by Ken Burns</em>, private demo at the New Orleans School of Cooking, an exclusive streetcar tour, flightseeing tour, a private jazz experience at Preservation Hall, an alligator bayou boat tour, five nights at historic French Quarter hotels and much more.</p>

Fall in love with The Caribbean while cruising aboard Norwegian Getaway. Before setting sail, discover the best of the vibrant city of New Orleans, from strolling through the French Quarter and savoring beignets at the famous Café du Monde, to listening to live jazz music and visiting historic sites. Then in Costa Maya, grab your snorkel and dive into the waters surrounding the incredible Mesoamerican Reef, the second largest reef in the world and home to diverse marine life.

History and culture unfold as you traverse the Mississippi on this enriching voyage. Enjoy relaxing scenic sailing and unparalleled bird-watching as the landscape changes between the bluffs of the North and the bayous of the South. Learn about the American civil rights movement and the Civil War. Along the way, tap your feet to the rhythm of American folk, soul and jazz music-and taste a delicious array of regional cuisine.

At the W French Quarter, guests can sip and savor at SoBou, a "spirited" restaurant and bar south of Bourbon Street, workout at the W's FIT fitness facility, and cool off at WET, the courtyard pool.

Fall in love with the Deep South during this 12-day guided tour. Let the lights and music of Nashville wash over you as you walk down Broadway. Take a guided tour of Studio B, Nashville's oldest remaining recording studio. Then head to the Country Music Hall of Fame which preserves, celebrates, and shares the important cultural asset that is country music. In Memphis, enjoy a private tour of the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, a former record studio where Nashville greats recorded their music. Get the chance to explore the mansion which was the private retreat of the King of Rock 'n Roll on your own. Embrace Cajun Country in Lafayette: here, you will learn about the origins of Cajun m...

Since 1886, the Hotel Monteleone has proudly stood as one of the first landmarks in the world-famous French Quarter. Featuring 600 luxurious guestrooms and 55 suites, the Hotel Monteleone is within walking distance of some of New Orleans' most famous attractions and restaurants.