Feel the beat of the usa’s deep south

From picturesque Charleston to urban Atlanta, the American South has so much to discover, says Griff Rhys Jones

A region of warm hospitality and deep spirituality that embodies the essence of the American South, the Mississippi Delta is marked by an extraordinary musical heritage. Born out of adversity, the delta’s blues and gospel scenes are still thriving to this day

WITH ITS LONGSTANDING ISOLATION AND TURBULENT MODERN HISTORY, THIS CARIBBEAN NATION DEFIES CATEGORISATION. COME TO SALSA DANCE IN HAVANA, HIKE AND HORSE-RIDE THROUGH VIÑALES VALLEY AND SNORKEL IN THE CLEAR WATERS OF THE BAY OF PIGS

Long weekends are out. Big holidays are in. Now, where did you put your large suitcase?

Visit some of the country’s most colourful cities and holy sites, and venture into the jungle on a tiger safari

On this great-value tour, you’ll explore the beautiful region of south-west France with three excursions included in the price