Discover the Mississippi Coast and all it's Offerings

Maggi Smit • 3 January 2018

Drive east from New Orleans for an hour or so along the scenic and historic Highway 90 and you’ll pass through seaside towns who bore the full brunt of Hurricane Katrina but now 10 years on are flourishing. Bay St Louis. Pass Christian. Biloxi. Ocean Springs. Pascagoula.


It’s a relaxing world away from Bourbon Street and New Orleans and with sixty-two miles of scenic shoreline, it’s easy to find a perfect place to set up for a day or week in the sun. And the sun shines year-round on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.


Hop on a Ship Island Excursion to West Ship Island, part of Gulf Islands National Seashore. 12 miles offshore from Gulfport, the island offers gorgeous Gulf waters for swimming, sunbathing and dolphin-watching. Choose from a host of blueways (or “water trails” if you’re a newbie) to canoe, kayak and paddle stroke your way through the warm Gulf waters. One of the most popular blueways is the Old Fort Bayou Coastal Preserve in Ocean Springs. Board a fishing charter boat and discover the mysteries of the deep blue Gulf with more than 200 species of fish up for grabs.


On dry land, golfers can enjoy award-winning play at nearly 20 courses with sprawling views of the Gulf Coast. World-class golf courses created by legendary designers like Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Mark McCumber, Jerry Pate and Tom Fazio. That said, the Mississippi Gulf Coast offers something for every golfer’s budget.


And talking budgets, the Coast’s mouth-watering cuisine is a cornerstone of the local culture and there’s a menu to match any budget. Pick from beach front restaurants with gulf-to-table seafood and oysters stacked high to fine dining at local gems like Mary Mahoney’s where many a US president has feasted on the famous steaks.


If you’re feeling lucky, with 12 casinos, 24-hour gaming, nonstop entertainment and perfect places to wine and dine, you’ll never run out of ways to take full advantage of the fun the Coast has to offer. The Vegas-style casinos boast an array of table games. Not to mention slots on slots, delicious restaurants, relaxing spas and beautiful pools.


For retail therapy, the Coast is dotted with boutiques, factory outlets and souvenir shops. Go antiquing. Browse works by talented local artists and crafters. Home grown artists whose names you might recognize include Walter Anderson and George Ohr, to name but two. Their work is on display in museums for every type of art-lover.


If you’re more of a history buff visit the Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum, where the Coast’s maritime history and heritage are brought to life. Or stop by the beautiful Beauvoir, home of Jefferson Davis, the last president of the Confederate States of America.


For all you night owl types, the sun never sets on fun on the Coast. From beachside bars to juke joints to cocktail lounges, there’s live music on tap all over the Mississippi Gulf Coast.


Enjoy every mile, every wave and every minute of the Coast before an easy return journey back to New Orleans and your flight home.


For more information or to book your Mississippi holiday contact 020 8742 8299, sales@americaasyoulikeit.com

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