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Plan Your Trip

Everything you need to know about planning your personalised Southern road trip.

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DESIGNED BY PEOPLE

The Difference Is In
The Details

Every road trip begins long before you turn the key. At The Secret South, every journey is designed by hand and built from scratch around you, your interests and the way you like to travel. There are no off the shelf tours here, just a route that is truly your own.

Anyone can pull up a map or ask an app to plot a course. What they cannot do is point you to the backroad worth the detour, the small town inn worth booking, or the best plate of food in the county. That is where we come in, with real Southern knowledge, honest recommendations and stays in all the right places. We do the planning, so all that is left for you is the pleasure of the drive.

PLANNING YOUR TRAVEL

How A Secret South
Journey Is Designed 

01

Your Travel Style

Let's start with you. Tell us about your travel style, your preferences and the kind of experiences you love. Share your must sees, any special occasions and what makes a trip memorable for you. Then simply select your trip length from the journeys below, and we will design the rest around you.

02

The Groundwork

This is where we go to work. Drawing on our local knowledge, we research the routes, the stays, the food and the experiences that suit you, and bring it all together into route concepts and ideas for you to consider. All the hours of digging are ours, so you can skip straight to the good part.

03

Review & Refine

Now it is your turn to react. Tell us what you love, what you would rather skip and anything you would like to change, and we refine from there, adjusting the pace, the stops and the details until your itinerary feels exactly right. How much refinement you have depends on the level of service you choose.

04

Book Your Trip

With your itinerary final, you book your own travel. Flights, car hire and travel insurance are yours to arrange, and your hotels, restaurants and activities are simple to book through the direct links we provide. You stay in full control of your budget and your choices, and we are always here to help with enquiries.

05

Start Your Journey

Your finished itinerary is delivered as a beautifully designed digital guide, or a personal travel portal, ready to travel. All that is left is the drive. Pick up your car, take your time and discover the South at your own pace, with us on hand throughout your trip if you have chosen Concierge.

CHOOSE HOW YOU TRAVEL

From A Weekend To A Month

Some travellers know exactly what they want and simply need help bringing it together, while others prefer more guidance along the way. It comes down to two simple choices, how much help you would like, from light guidance to a fully managed service, and how long you want to travel, from a short weekend escape to a slow month on the road. Choose the level of assistance that suits you, combine it with the duration of your trip and let's begin.

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Select a Service Level 

  • INCLUSIONS:
    • Travel questionnaire to understand your interests, goals and preferences

    • One 30 minute planning consultation by phone, with follow up by email

    • Pre departure check in by email

    • 2 route concepts before finalising your journey

    • Custom itinerary with 1 round of revisions

    • 2 accommodation options per destination, based on your preferences

    • 1 to 2 dining suggestions per destination

    • Activity and experience suggestions for each destination

    • Day by day route plan and map

    • Digital PDF itinerary guide with booking links to recommendations

    • Initial itinerary delivered within 14 days of consultation

    • Final itinerary within 14 days after revisions

  • INCLUSIONS:
    • Travel questionnaire to understand your interests, goals and preferences

    • Two 30 minute planning consultations by phone, with follow up by email

    • Pre departure check in call

    • 3 route concepts before finalising your journey

    • Custom itinerary with 2 rounds of revisions

    • 2 to 3 accommodation options per destination, based on your preferences

    • 2 to 3 dining suggestions per destination

    • Activity and experience suggestions for each destination

    • Day by day route plan, with additional 'on the road' restaurant and experience suggestions where possible

    • Your final itinerary organised in a digital travel portal, with your full itinerary, maps and booking links in one easy place

    • Initial itinerary delivered within 7 days of consultation

    • Final itinerary whin 7 days after revisions

    • A welcome gift

  • INCLUSIONS:
    • Detailed interview to understand your interests, goals and preferences

    • Three 30 minute planning consultations by phone

    • Pre departure consultation (30 minutes)

    • 3 to 5 proposed route options

    • Custom itinerary with ongoing refinements right up to your departure date

    • Priority accommodation recommendations, with research, booking guidance and additional reservation support as required

    • Restaurant recommendations tailored to your taste

    • Curated activity and experience suggestions for every destination

    • Reservation support, booking guidance and special request research

    • Day by day route plan, with advice on pacing, drive times and stop lengths

    • Premium digital travel portal, with all bookings and journey details in one place, plus deeper information on your stays and additional curated dining and experiences

    • Email support for itinerary adjustments and additional recommendations during your trip, including help finding alternatives if plans change

    • Initial itinerary delivered within 7 days of consultation

    • Final itinerary within 3 days after revisions

    • Premium welcome gift

Choose Your Trip 

  • A short escape of two to four days, perfect for dipping into one corner of the South. Ideal for a long weekend, a special occasion or a first taste of the backroads before a bigger journey another time.

    CLASSIC LEVEL
    CLUB LEVEL
    CONCIERGE LEVEL
    $220
    $350
    $560
  • Five to Seven days on the road, long enough to settle into the rhythm of the South without straying too far. One region, a handful of characterful towns, and time to slow down between them.

    CLASSIC LEVEL
    CLUB LEVEL
    CONCIERGE LEVEL
    $350
    $520
    $750
  • One to two weeks of unhurried wandering, made for travellers drawn to the roads less travelled. Time to explore beyond the obvious, follow your curiosity and find the quieter side of the South.

    CLASSIC LEVEL
    CLUB LEVEL
    CONCIERGE LEVEL
    $550
    $680
    $1100
  • Two to three weeks of unhurried travel, taking the scenic route by design. A dozen small towns, long lunches and slow mornings, with room to follow the detours and never once watch the clock.

    CLASSIC LEVEL
    CLUB LEVEL
    CONCIERGE LEVEL
    $760
    $920
    $1400
  • Three to four weeks and nowhere to be. A sweeping, deep journey through the heart of the South, where the driving is half the pleasure and the best discoveries are always the ones you never planned.

    CLASSIC LEVEL
    $950
    CLUB LEVEL
    $1250
    CONCIERGE LEVEL
    $1500
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GET YOUR FREE DESTINATION GUIDE

Ready to Find Your True South?

Still deciding what kind of trip you want to take? Let The Secret South Compass point the way. Start building your Traveler Profile to help clarify your ideas and the experiences that matter most, so your journey begins to take shape. Keep it just for you, or send it our way and we will put together a guide to one destination chosen around your preferences, a starting point for your trip.

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