Cajun Dreams and Coastal Scenes

This replay is part of the 2025 Virtual Travel Showcase. TAP Tour Operator Partner Frances Manzitto of Trips Unlimited joined us to share the warmth, flavor, and charm of the Gulf South and beyond. With over 30 years in the tourism industry, Frances brings deep expertise and genuine enthusiasm to customized group travel through Louisiana, Myrtle Beach, and Laurel, Mississippi.

Explore three distinct Mardi Gras celebrations—from the birthplace of Carnival in Mobile to the colorful streets of Baton Rouge and the Cajun festivities of Lafayette, complete with parades, king cake baking, and a Mardi Gras costume parade. Discover hidden gems in Myrtle Beach with dance lessons, seafood feasts, and rich cultural stops, or walk in the footsteps of HGTV fame with behind-the-scenes access to homes and artists in Laurel. Whether it’s history, hospitality, or hometown charm, Frances crafts meaningful journeys your clients won’t forget.