America's specialist tour operator for 18-38-year olds, TrekAmerica, is kicking off the festival season with the introduction of the Mardi Gras and the Sunshine State tour for 2019, in time for Fat Tuesday celebrations…

Showcasing one of New Orleans' awesome annual events, TrekAmerica's epic new nine-day tour starts in the heart of all the action, soaking up the lively Southern culture before road tripping down to the Sunshine State of Florida. The tour also includes time to sunbathe on Destin beach and explore Orlando's theme parks, before ending in Miami's trendy South Beach.

With streets filled with colourful floats, music around every corner, Mardi Gras in New Orleans is a truly unmissable occasion. With a local tour guide on-hand to show all the best spots, Trekkers are guaranteed to experience a parade like no other.

When the four-day party is over, it's time for the TrekAmerica van (complete with Wi-Fi) to take the adventure to Florida. Trekkers can experience the white sandy beaches of the Sunshine State, try out some epic water sports or hang with the local wildlife – with alligators, manatees and dolphins a plenty. The next stop is the awesome Orlando theme parks for a few days before ending the tour in the undeniably cool Miami South Beach.

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Notes for editors:

* TrekAmerica now offers the Easy Go Guarantee – making bookings more flexible with the options to change dates, pay in instalments and cancel trips. Please see full details here

* Mardi Gras and the Sunshine State – from £1,549pp, departing March 2nd 2019

** Price is for the tour only – cost with flights available on request.

To book or for terms and conditions visit https://www.trekamerica.co.uk or call 0333 003 2051. Check out the Trek social scene, search #iTrekHere / #trekamerica or visit www.trekamerica.com/community 

For more information, high res images or press trip enquiries – please contact WixHill: louise@wixhill.co.uk / jo@wixhill.co.uk 01483 203992

About TrekAmerica: 

• Over 40 years' experience showing groups of travellers the USA, Canada, Alaska and Central America
• Over 50 tours to choose from, ranging from 3 to 80 days, across all 50 States
• Small groups of like minded 18-38 year olds with no single supplements
• Low deposits of £100 or 10% of total trip cost
• Free Wi-Fi on tour vans in the USA
• ABTA and ATOL protected