America’s South doesn’t stint on big-city glamour: Atlanta, Nashville and New Orleans each boast excellent nightlife, destination dining, retail thrills and culture. Atlanta began life as a railroad terminus and remains a transportation hub – but with a 21st-century, global approach. Although it’s populated with towering steel-and-glass buildings, it’s truly a city in the forest, dotted with expansive green spaces. The good times roll in New Orleans, from 24-hour live music to the paddlewheelers on the Mississippi River and historic street cars. With its charming cocktail of musical, history and culture, Nashville is a city for all seasons and styles. Expect to be wowed by its musical thrills and friendly, unpretentious feel.