We’ve done the east, we’ve done the west and now it’s time for us to do the south – travel to the south of the USA that is.
According to Creative Holiday’s Managing Director, James Gaskell, ‘lesser-known’ destinations – particularly those in the south – are slowly but surely making their way onto the Aussie bucket list.
From the cowboys in Dallas to the hot parties and beaches in Miami, Mr Gaskell says new demand shows Aussies have a real taste for the south.
Aussies wanna travel to the ‘Deep South’. Image: GSPhotography / Shutterstock.com/Shutterstock
In fact, the USA’s southern states have become so popular amongst Aussies, that this week saw the opening of Australia’s first consulate in Houston, Texas. Read on
“Australians flocked to the USA while the dollar was at or above parity and have become keenly aware of the incredible breadth of destinations and experiences.”
James Gaskell, Creative Holiday Managing Director
“Just as travellers will return to Europe many times and focus on different countries, we are now seeing a real demand for previously lesser-known destinations.”
Among these up and coming spots include Dallas, Denver, Nashville and Miami.
It’s not just about the cowboys, Aussies are also loving Miami.
But just because we’re mostly first-time visitors to these destinations, it doesn’t mean we’re relying on others to show us the way.
Mr Gaskell said self-drive options are popular in these areas and other ‘of the USA’s drawcards that lay outside the cities’.
Creative Holidays is tapping into this growing group of Aussies travelling south with a new ‘Deep South’ section in the recently released 2015/16 USA brochure.
This section features a wide range of travel options in Atlanta, Biloxi, Birmingham, Memphis, Nashville, Savannah and Charleston as well as throughout Texas in Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio.
There are also highlights from some popular southern road trips, including the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Plus new properties have been added for these cities to help agents leverage the popularity of self-drive trips.
Meanwhile, the program features new hotels in traditional USA cities, including Delano, The Cromwell, LINQ Hotel and Vdara Hotel & Spa in Las Vegas; and Ace Hotel and Peninsula in New York.
More sightseeing options are available for guests, such as the TMZ Hollywood Tour in Los Angeles and the Flavours of New York tour.
There are also five recommended itineraries such as:
- Grand Canyon Sampler – see the spectacular Grand Canyon and bright lights of Las Vegas. Priced from $896 per person including four nights at the Flamingo Las Vegas, a full day Grand Canyon tour, Bryce Canyon Tour from Las Vegas plus Zion Tour and return airport transfers.
- Golden San Francisco – leave your heart in San Francisco priced from $1,009 per person. Price includes four nights at the Hotel Zephyr at Fisherman’s Wharf, a hop on-hop off tour with Bay Cruise, A Total Yosemite Experience with Alcatraz and return airport transfers.
- A Touch of Celebrity – Drive from LA to Palm Springs and back on a six-night, celebrity inspired road trip. Priced from $1,775 per person including two nights at Hotel Bel-Air, two nights at the Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs, two nights at Hotel Roosevelt in Hollywood and seven day economy rental car.
- Big Apple Adventures – Discover the best of the Big Apple on a four-night stay in Broadway. Priced from $886 per person including four nights at the Hotel Beacon, All Loops Double Decker Tour and three-course lunch at The Russian Tea Room.
- The Best National Park Tour – See Monument Valley and Bryce Canyon priced from $1,456 per person. Price includes three nights at the Quality Inn at Lake Powell, many meals, off road tours to Monument Valley and Antelope Canyon, services of a guide and driver and entry fees to all parks.
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