DAY 01: NEW ORLEANS, USA

Fly from London to New Orleans, the home of Jazz. Upon arrival pick up your car from the airport and drive to your hotel, the remainder of your day is free to relax.

DAY 02: NEW ORLEANS, USA

Spend the day exploring one of the most vibrant and captivating cities in North America. One of the finest areas of the city is the French Quarter, here you can sample the atmosphere and buzz that generates from all parts. The architecture is stunning and the food and music even better.

DAY 03: NEW ORLEANS, USA

Today is your last full day in New Orleans. Take a Mississippi River Cruise and see the city and area from a different vantage point and if you haven’t done so already make sure that you don’t leave New Orleans without catching some live music at one of the many jazz bars in the city.

DAY 04: NEW ORLEANS - BATON ROUGE, USA

After your 3 night stay in New Orleans drive to your next destination, Baton Rouge. Here you will spend 2 nights. Once you have arrived check into your hotel and enjoy the afternoon at leisure.

DAY 05: BATON ROUGE, USA

Spend your full day enjoy the fine food Baton Rouge has on offer. Unlock the secrets of Louisiana’s distinct cuisine in Baton Rouge from heavenly hallelujah crab, succulent crawfish etouffe and delectable bread pudding.

DAY 06: BATON ROUGE - LAFAYETTE, USA

After breakfast check out your hotel and continue west to Lafayette. You have 2 nights here so check into your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.

DAY 07: LAFAYETTE, USA

You have a full day here to explore Lafayette or you could visit Nearby Lake Martin Nature Reserve which is a place where land turns to water and where, in the spring, there's a huge abundance of birdlife including egrets, herons and spoonbills, as well as scores of alligators. For a real taste of the local landscape though, take a thrilling swamp tour to see sunbathing alligators relaxing amongst cypress trees dripping with Spanish moss.

DAY 08: LAFAYETTE - HOUSTON, USA

After your 2 nights in Lafayette continue the final part of your journey which will take you to Houston, Texas. You have 3 nights here so plenty of time to explore this great city. When you have arrived check into your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.

DAY 09: HOUSTON, USA

Today check out the Houston Zoo, the place Parent’s Magazine recently named one of the “10 Best Zoos” in the nation. Set in a 55-acre lush tropical landscape, the Houston Zoo is home to more than 4,500 exotic animals representing more than 800 species. This afternoon, why not visit The Houston museum of natural science, one of the most visited museums in the U.S. which features the Wortham IMAX Theatre, Burke Baker Planetarium, Cockrell Butterfly Center, permanent exhibit halls and travelling exhibitions. One of the best discovery places for kids and adults alike.

DAY 10: HOUSTON, USA

Today why not visit the Space Centre Houston. It is the official visitors experience at NASA's Johnson Space Center. The Starship Gallery Journey begins in Destiny Theatre with the 12 minute feature of "On Human Destiny" which traces the history of the manned space program. You can also observe three capsules that were actually flown in space and mock-ups that were used for astronaut training. The Level 9 tram tour consists of a behind the scenes tour to Johnson Space Center including the Historical Mission Control Center and the International Space Station Shuttle mock-up facility where astronauts receive their training. Stop for a spot of lunch before spending the afternoon doing a spot of shopping.

DAY 11: HOUSTON - LONDON, UK

This morning you will have time for some last minute shopping before driving to the airport for your flight home. Drop your car off at the airport and check-in.

DAY 12: LONDON, UK

Arrive back into London after a fantastic holiday.