If you’ve ever wished you could roll out of New Orleans in the morning, sip your coffee, watch the Gulf Coast glide by your window, and spend the day hopping from beach town to beach town—then be back in the Big Easy by bedtime—the new Amtrak Mardi Gras Line just made your dream trip a reality. Amtrak is officially connecting New Orleans to Mobile with twice-daily trains—and along the way, you’ll make four unforgettable stops in Coastal Mississippi: Pascagoula, Biloxi, Gulfport and ...| It's a Southern Thing
Looking for a luxurious vacation on a budget – one of those getaways where the photos make everyone jealous? You’ve come to the right place! Because we have the perfect getaway for August and September that won’t break the bank. Our recommendation? Coastal Mississippi. Here are some places – and deals – you should put on your itinerary. --- Visit the beach. August and September are prime months to hit the Coast’s beaches. Why? School’s back in session across much of the South st...| It's a Southern Thing
The smell hits you first — salt air and something sizzling on the grill. Then come the sounds: seagulls overhead, shrimp boats humming along the shore, and the happy clatter of diners digging into just-caught seafood with their hands. This is Coastal Mississippi, where shrimp season isn’t just a time of year — it’s a way of life. Once dubbed the Seafood Capital of the World, the Mississippi Gulf Coast has long been anchored in the traditions of commercial fishing and maritime culture....| It's a Southern Thing