Biloxi, a French settlement since 1699, is on the land stretching along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Populated by weather beaten Frenchmen and old mansions, modernity blends in with 12 neon glittering casinos, which attracts thousands of tourists every year. Shop for antiques in the historic Ocean Springs. There are several museums to brush up you history, and a 26 mile stretch of beach to enjoy the sun and the surf.

Staying options in Biloxi is an experience by itself. The Red Creek Inn is an old French mansion with 11 acres of sprawling landscaped gardens, where you can ride a horse, stroll through the creeks and meadows or go to the beach, which is 5 miles away. The Father Abraham Inn belonging to the poet laureate Father Abraham is also a romantic and rustic inn with some of the rooms having a fireplace and a private balcony.