Travel Guides
Expert tips, destination guides, and insider advice to help you plan the perfect American music holiday.
The Deep South Music Trail — Nashville, Memphis, Tupelo & Muscle Shoals
Follow the legendary route through four iconic music cities. The ultimate guide for music fans.
Are Escorted Tours Worth It? Who They Suit
An honest look at escorted tours of the USA: the good bits, the not-so-good bits, and who they suit.
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Visit FAME Studios and Muscle Shoals Sound in Alabama: A Guide for UK Music Fans
Everything UK music fans need to know about visiting the Alabama studios behind Aretha, the Stones and more, and the escorted tours that include them.
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How to Visit the Grand Ole Opry from the UK
The story of the Grand Ole Opry, how UK visitors can see it, and the escorted Nashville tours that include it.
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Visit Graceland in Memphis: A Guide for UK Music Fans
Everything UK music fans need to know about visiting Elvis's Memphis home, and the escorted tours that include it.
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Travel + Music: The Ultimate Guide to Music-Themed Holidays
Discover why music-themed escorted holidays are the most authentic, atmospheric and friendly way to experience the USA and Canada — from Nashville to New Orleans, Memphis to Dollywood.
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The Ultimate Deep South Music Road Trip
From New Orleans jazz to Memphis blues, Muscle Shoals soul and Nashville country — the ultimate guide to a music road trip through the Deep South.
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Inside FAME Studios — Where Legends Recorded
Step inside the Muscle Shoals studio where Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Etta James and Duane Allman created some of the greatest music ever recorded.
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The Story of Muscle Shoals Sound Studio
How four session musicians left FAME Studios, converted a coffin showroom into a recording studio, and attracted The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan and Rod Stewart.
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10 Music Landmarks You Must Visit in Nashville
From the Grand Ole Opry to RCA Studio B — the essential music landmarks every visitor to Nashville should experience.
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How the Swampers Changed Music — The Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section
Barry Beckett, David Hood, Jimmy Johnson and Roger Hawkins — four Alabama musicians who became the most in-demand rhythm section in the world.
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Muscle Shoals vs Nashville — Two Music Capitals, One Southern Journey
Nashville has the fame, but Muscle Shoals has the soul. How do these two music capitals compare — and why should you visit both?
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Guide to the Muscle Shoals Sound
What made the Muscle Shoals sound so distinctive? Discover the unique blend of soul, country, and rock that emerged from tiny studios in northwest Alabama.
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FAME Studios Tour Guide — What to Expect When You Visit
Everything you need to know about visiting FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama — the studio where Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett and Etta James recorded.
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Top 10 Music Landmarks in Muscle Shoals
From FAME Studios to the birthplace of W.C. Handy — the essential music landmarks to visit in the Shoals area of northwest Alabama.
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Where Elvis Recorded in Memphis
Follow in the footsteps of the King of Rock 'n' Roll through the Memphis studios where Elvis Presley made history — from Sun Studio to American Sound.
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Complete Guide to Muscle Shoals Music History
How a tiny Alabama town became one of the most important recording destinations in music history — home to hits by Aretha Franklin, The Rolling Stones, and Lynyrd Skynyrd.
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Best Honky Tonk Bars in Nashville
Your ultimate guide to Nashville's legendary honky tonk bars on Broadway and beyond — where to go, what to expect, and the stories behind the neon.
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Top 10 Music Attractions in Nashville
From the Grand Ole Opry to the Bluebird Cafe, discover the must-visit music landmarks that make Nashville the undisputed Music City.
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Social Club Group Tours to the USA – The Ultimate Trip for Your Club
Whether your social club is into bowling, golf, fishing, live music or just great nights out – discover why a group tour to America is the perfect trip for your members.
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Why Line Dancing Clubs Love Group Tours to America
From the honky tonks of Nashville to the dance halls of Texas, discover why line dancing clubs across the UK are choosing private group tours for their next big trip.
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Planning a Church Group Tour to the USA
A complete guide to organising a church or community group tour to America — from choosing the right tour to making it affordable for everyone.
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Family Reunion Tours: Bring the Whole Family to America
From milestone birthdays to golden anniversaries, a family group tour to the USA creates memories that last forever. Here's how to make it happen.
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Discover Oklahoma – The Heart of America
From Route 66 road trips to Native American heritage, cowboy culture and vibrant music cities – Oklahoma is full of surprises waiting to be explored on an escorted tour.
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Meet Muscle Shoals – The Hit Recording Capital of the World
On the banks of the Singing River, discover why Muscle Shoals, Alabama is known as The Hit Recording Capital of the World – and America's best kept secret.
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