• Start in Fort Worth, where longhorn cattle still make their twice-daily journey through the historic Stockyards. Spend your evenings among lively saloons, and country music venues, before swapping cowboy boots for city lights in places like Austin and Dallas, where live music pours from bars, rooftops, and legendary venues long after the sun goes down.

• Louisiana brings a completely different rhythm. Wander beneath the oak-lined avenues of Plantation Country, visit famous estates such as Oak Alley and Laura Plantation, then continue to New Orleans, where wrought-iron balconies overlook bustling streets and the sounds of jazz drift from venues like Fritzel's in the French Quarter. A leisurely brunch at the Court of Two Sisters or an evening on the Mississippi adds another layer to the city's unmistakable character.

• Tour Avery Island's famous Tabasco Factory, sample regional favourites such as gumbo, jambalaya, and crawfish dishes, then head out into the bayous where alligators, herons, and cypress-lined waterways create a side of Louisiana that feels a world away from the cities. Live Zydeco music and warm Southern hospitality complete the experience.

• Throughout the journey you'll stay in a collection of character-filled properties that reflect the destinations themselves. From the Courtyard Fort Worth Historic Stockyards and the elegant Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans to historic Southern inns, plantation stays, and the spectacular Wildcatter Ranch, accommodation is far more than just a place to sleep. The ranch stay is a particular highlight, offering spacious cabin-style rooms, horseback riding, scenic trails, a swimming pool, and authentic working ranch experiences overlooking the Brazos River.

Dallas | Grapevine | Sulphur | Duncan | Oklahoma City | Tulsa | Tahlequah | Durant | Shreveport | Alexandria | New Orleans

What’s included: 

• 15 nights travelling around the United States

• 2 nights at Courtyard Fort Worth Historic Stockyards, Fort Worth, staying in a standard room; room only basis

• 1 night at Samuel Guy House, Natchitoches, staying in a standard room; room only basis

• 1 night at The Inn at Houmas House, Plantation Country, staying in a standard room; room only basis

• 2 nights at Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans, staying in a standard room; room only basis

• 1 night at Maison Mouton, Lafayette, staying in a standard room; room only basis

• 2 nights at Aunt Ruby's Bed & Breakfast, Lake Charles, staying in a standard room; room only basis

• 2 nights at Hotel Havana, San Antonio, staying in a standard room; room only basis

• 1 night at Hotel Saint Cecilia, Austin, staying in a standard room; room only basis

• 1 night at Fairmont Dallas, Dallas, staying in a Fairmont Room; room only basis

• 2 nights at Wildcatter Ranch & Resort, Graham, staying in a standard guest room; room only basis

• Tour the Tabasco Factory

• French Quarter Walking Tour

• San Antonio City Explorer Pass

• Flights from London Heathrow on 05/09/2026; with car hire

Terms and Conditions

This holiday is organised by Travel Counsellors Ltd and, where it is a flight-inclusive package, is ATOL protected under Travel Counsellors Ltd ATOL 6751. Subject to availability. No local charges payable. T&Cs apply. Please give me a call for further details. Price based on 2 adults sharing. Prices correct at time of posting. Offers are subject to change. I can advise on travel insurance at the time of booking.

15 nights from £4,180 per person based on 2 sharing