Luxury Gold promotes savings on tours through USA's southern states

Luxury Gold wants clients to embrace two of life’s greatest pleasures – music and food – while visiting the American heartland known around the world for both.

The 14-day Sumptuous Soul of America will take guests through cities including Louisville, Nashville, and Memphis, before culminating in vibrant New Orleans.

This beloved destination is celebrating its annual Mardi Gras festival, famous for its parades, costumes, and brightly coloured beads, and Luxury Gold invites guests to join in on the revelry.

*Travellers can save 7.5 per cent on featured New Orleans itineraries and other USA and Canada journeys.

“Luxury Gold is immensely excited to our offer guests the ultimate journey through the southern states during New Orleans’ 300th Anniversary celebrations taking place throughout 2018 with its 135 yearly festivals,” said Brad Ford, president of Luxury Gold Canada. “On this luxury trip, they will experience the best in the country in terms of cuisine, music, culture, and spirits.”

French for “Fat Tuesday”, Mardi Gras, a celebration that can be traced back to medieval Europe, began as a way to reflect on the last night of eating richer food before the ritual fasting of the Lent season. Now, on this featured journey, travellers can indulge in some of the best dining experiences across America. For guests looking to enjoy the elegance of the southern states on a bit of a shorter journey, Luxury Gold’s 9-day Southern Grace journey includes the same highlights that can’t be missed.

The Sumptuous Soul of America

Starting in Chicago, guests go aboard a 90-minute architectural river cruise – before enjoying a night at a classic Chicago-style chophouse. A stop in Louisville will see guests imbibing on Kentucky’s signature spirit at a bourbon distillery before visiting the famed Churchill Downs, and the Kentucky Derby Museum, an experience both animal lovers and horse enthusiasts will enjoy. A trip to the south is not properly complete without a stop at Graceland in Memphis for a day devoted to The King of Rock, Elvis Presley. In the evening, guests will be treated to an exclusive dinner in the company of George Klein, a close childhood friend of Elvis who will share stories about the late musical legend.

Once in New Orleans, guests will traverse the city with a Local Expert and visit one of its most famous above-ground cemeteries – also known as a ‘City of the Dead’ – before visiting the New Orleans School of Cooking to savour dishes of Creole cuisine during a cooking demonstration and Highlight Dinner.

While in town, Hotel Monteleone will be home. The historic hotel is centrally located in the heart of the famed French Quarter, and has been a family-owned establishment since 1886. Through the years, renowned literary heroes have enjoyed the hotel’s comforts including Ernest Hemingway, Tennessee Williams, William Faulkner, and Truman Capote. On the last day in New Orleans, the trip culminates with a boat ride in the bayou before heading to the world-famous Arnaud’s Restaurant, a century-old spot specializing in classic Creole dining known for its oysters and seafood offerings accompanied by a lively jazz trio.

For more information, visit https://www.luxurygoldvacations.com/world/trips/the-sumptuous-soul-of-america-summer-2018.