On my bucket list of places to see and explore, the Deep South is definitely near the top. Made up of Tennessee (now with a direct route from Dublin four times a week from 12 April 2025), Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana – this region stretches from the Smoky Mountains to the North to the shores of the Gulf Coast in the South and is home to cities such as Nashville and Memphis, Jackson and Montgomery, Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
ITTN’s Shane Cullen caught up with the four states to see what’s on offer for the Irish traveller. Continuing on the Southern theme, find out about Savannah and Hilton Head plus what’s happening in Universal Destinations & Experiences with Grant Daly – all of which also make my bucket list!

















