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There’s good reason to include big institutional art galleries and museums on your ‘to-see list’ – the offerings are vast, and the exhibitions are often world-renowned. However, what if you’ve seen one too many on your travels, or found that the reverential hush of these honored establishments doesn’t gel with your holiday buzz? Does refreshing your itinerary mean forfeiting your love of art and culture? Fortunately, there are myriad alternative options available that can keep your artistic spirit alive.

A thin trickle of sea water crosses our path, chasing the wheels of the car: tread carefully, it warns. When the causeway to Lindisfarne has only just opened and the winds are up, driving over it can feel like fording a river. Cautionary signs are placed along the road, reminding visitors that crossings must be undertaken according to the natural law of the tides, yet every month people still get caught out.

Mississippi’s culture runs as deep as the waters of the river that forms its western border. A profound connection to the land, a history perforated with conflict and reconciliation, and lauded institutions ranging from the University of Mississippi to the blues clubs of the Delta all make for a state where raw creativity is incubated across all strata of society.

Getting through airport security can be a time-consuming and frustrating ordeal, especially during the busy holiday season.