Tex-Mex, Barbecue and the Long Road to Cajun Country
Follow the diverse flavour trail of the South from Texas smokehouses and German influenced 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.
SECRET STAYS
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.
LOCAL EXPERIENCES
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.
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