The South

This river port city was born when Captain Shreve decided to tackle the Great Raft, a logjam that extended for hundreds of miles up the Red River in Louisiana and left the nearby areas unreachable.

As it was the first state to be settled in 1607, Virginia has a rich history and heritage for visitors to delve into.

Set along the banks of a winding river, this relaxed capital city is filled with historic buildings, leafy parks, and a slower pace of life.

Few cities capture the rhythm and soul of the American South quite like this one.

Appropriately nicknamed ‘The Natural State,’ Arkansas is home to both the Ozark and Ouachita mountain ranges, with plenty of spectacular scenery on show.

Virginia is where America’s story began — a place where the echoes of history meet the rhythm of nature.

Alabama is a state of many names: Yellowhammer State after the state bird, the Cotton State and the Heart of Dixie.

Known as the home of the legendary president George Washington, this little city packs a whole lot of history, relaxing nature spots, and great entertainment into one place.

Along the banks of Cane River Lake in northwestern Louisiana sits a town with brick streets, iron-railed balconies, and a pace that’s, well, pretty unhurried.

Despite only having 112 miles of coastline, Virginia is lined with pristine beaches.

If there’s anything the last few years have taught us, it is that life can change in an instant.

Surrounded by the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains, this vibrant mountain city blends natural beauty with a creative, laid-back spirit.

Somewhere between the last curve of the Blue Ridge Parkway and the first glimpse of stone sidewalks, you feel the shift. The air turns cooler.

Set along the scenic banks of the Potomac River, this charming city blends rich history with a lively, modern atmosphere.

Fittingly known as ‘The Natural State’, Arkansas boasts lots of simply spectacular scenery with cute little towns and interesting historic sights also scattered about.