If you want a different holiday, America should be on your list.
There's a lot to do in this large country. It can be difficult to explore. Of course, there are classics like New York and Florida, but why not try it in a slightly more quirky place?
Known as the birthplace of blues music, Mississippi has several amazing cities to explore, one of which is Hattiesburg, famous for its incredible military history museums and thriving food scene.
Hattiesburg is located in a subtropical climate with short and mild winters and hot and humid summers.
Brits seeking American vacations can enjoy the sunny 24C weather in Hattiesburg in February.
Hattiesburg has 200 local restaurants home to 200 people, with more local dining options than anywhere else in the state.
Southern Living reports that this is primarily due to two restaurateurs: Robert St. John and Nelson Huskin.
St. John's Restaurant has been an institution in Hattiesburg for over 30 years. His eateries include Elleio from TexMex Restaurant. Crescent City Grill, Midtown. Tavera; Ed's Burger Joint – All different things are served, but equally tasty.
Nelson Haskin's five restaurants are downtown specializing in a variety of specialty. For a nice steak or seafood dinner, the bourbon on the front – the only rooftop bar in town – is where you should go.
Casual dining spots include breakfast at Hattiesburgers and Blues, Nellie's Chicken and Daquiris and Southbound Bagels & Coffee.
Hattiesburg has a rich history. In addition to the African-American Military History Museum, Hattiesburg is also home to the Mississippi Military Museum.
As they wander the exhibits, visitors can learn about wartime history and admire the various artefacts. Multiple educational activities are also available for school children and teenagers.
There is also the Eureka School Civil Rights Museum, a civil rights museum located at the second brick school for black students in Mississippi. Here you can learn all about the role the city played in the civil rights movement.
If you want to see more, you can travel to Tupelo, the birthplace of “The King of Rock and Roll” himself Elvis Presley.
Here you can visit a museum full of artifacts from his childhood. The Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale introduces the history of blues through photographs, written words and musical instruments.
