Tex-Mex, Barbecue and the Long Road to Cajun Country
Follow the flavours of the South from Texas smokehouses and Hill Country kitchens to Louisiana bayous and Cajun country. Tex-Mex, tequila, barbecue, boudin and crawfish all tell part of the story, leading eventually to the restaurants, neighbourhoods and unmistakable food culture of New Orleans.
Smoke, Spice & Bayous
What To Expect
Texas and Louisiana, following a route from Hill Country smokehouses to Louisiana bayous, river towns and the food traditions that define the Deep South.
A road trip built around the flavours of the South, from Texas barbecue and Tex-Mex to Cajun kitchens, crawfish boils and Gulf Coast seafood.
A journey through food towns, music communities and places where local traditions are still part of everyday life.
A mix of historic hotels, boutique inns, locally owned guesthouses and character-filled stays with regional charm.
Relaxed Southern highways with plenty of stops for legendary meals, roadside discoveries and time to explore each destination.
Perfect for travellers who plan their journeys around food, culture, music and the stories behind the places they visit.
Worth Checking In
From historic inns to character-filled hotels, these are the places we love for their sense of place, thoughtful details and Southern hospitality.
SECRET STAYS
Worth Checking Out
A collection of places to explore and things to experience that reveal a little more of what makes the region special, where to eat, what to do beyond the usual tourist trail.
LOCAL EXPERIENCES
The Alamo & Mission Trail
San Antonio, TX
Caldwell County Courthouse
Lockhart, TX
Barton Springs Pool
Austin, TX
Magnolia Silos
Waco, TX
Millard's Crossing Historic Village
Nacogdoches, TX
Caddo Lake boat tour
Jefferson, TX
Germantown Colony Museum
Minden, LA
Cane River National Heritage Trail
Natchitoches, LA
Stanton Hall
Natchez, MS
La Poussire
Breaux Bridge, LA
Tobasco Factory Avery Island
Thibodaux, LA
French Quarter & Frenchmen Street
New Orleans, LA
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