Drenched in history, the people are gracious with Southern hospitality, a benchmark for the rest of the world. Antebellum mansions, Civil War battlefields, sun-drenched beaches and natural splendours are just some of the attractions, along with a thriving music scene that has launched some of the world's finest entertainers.
Southern cuisine is unique and extensive - southern fried chicken and grits, biscuits (more like scones, normally served with gravy). Louisiana has Cajun and Creole cuisine with specialities such as gumbo, spicy seafood, blackened redfish, shrimp remoulade, po-boys and much more. Don't go to the Deep South with any intention of dieting!