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“Mrs. Melanie planned our 12-day honeymoon trip to Alaska! This was an absolute dream for my husband and I… She beyond exceeded our expectations!”
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Brittany D.Alaska honeymoon · Google review
Serving Baton Rouge for 40+ years
Your link to the world of travel.
Cruises, escorted tours, honeymoons, all-inclusive escapes and group trips — planned personally by a local advisor who answers the phone, knows your name, and has your back from booking to boarding.
40+Years serving Baton Rouge
4.8 ★Average Google rating
1Dedicated advisor, start to finish
7Continents we can get you to
Ways to travel
However you like to explore, we've been there.
From ocean liners to river ships, guided coach tours to adults-only beach resorts — we match the trip to the traveler.
Best Cruises
Caribbean sailings from New Orleans, Alaska's Inside Passage, the Mediterranean and beyond.
Explore cruises
Exotic Vacations
Overwater bungalows, safaris and far-flung islands — bucket-list trips made easy.
Find your escape
Popular Tours
Escorted and small-group tours with Globus, Collette, Tauck, Trafalgar and more.
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Favorite Resorts
All-inclusive favorites like Sandals and Beaches — honeymoons, families and friends' trips.
Browse resortsFeatured destinations
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Where Baton Rouge is heading next.
A few of the places our travelers keep coming home raving about.
40+
Years of local serviceA Baton Rouge agency since the 1980s
Why book with an advisor
Real people. Real perks. Real peace of mind.
Booking sites give you a search box. We give you a partner who has done this thousands of times — and who picks up the phone when something changes.
- Personal service from the same advisor, start to finish
- Insider rates, upgrades and onboard credits through our Travel Leaders Network membership
- Honest advice on ships, resorts and tour operators — we've seen them firsthand
- Help before, during and after your trip — “always just a call away”
- Experts at the complicated stuff: honeymoons, multi-country trips and big groups
How it works
Dream it. We'll plan it.
Planning with Gulf South Travel is simple — and it costs you nothing to start the conversation.
Tell us your dream
Call, stop by Coursey Blvd. or send a quick note with who's going, when and your budget.
Get hand-picked options
We compare ships, resorts and tours to find the best value — not just the cheapest price.
We handle the details
Flights, transfers, excursions, insurance, documents and every “what if” in between.
Travel with backup
Delayed flight? Change of plans? You've got a real person in Baton Rouge on your side.
Group travel specialists
Bands, choirs, schools, churches & clubs.
Gulf South Travel has moved groups across the country and around the world for decades — from one-day field trips to multi-day performance tours and private hosted cruises.
- Music workshops & festivals for band and choir groups
- Group motorcoach and air transportation
- One-day field trips and multi-day educational tours
- Hosted group cruises with private events onboard
Traveler stories
4.8 ★ on Google · 16 reviews
“If I could rate this a 100, I would!”
Real reviews from real Gulf South Travel clients.
★★★★★
“We haven't used a travel agent before & Mel exceeded all of our expectations. She's a true professional. She explained and handled everything for our 7-day family vacation cruise to Alaska.”
CD
Caryn D.Family Alaska cruise · Google review
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“Melanie was awesome! My family went to Disney World and she planned and delivered the best vacation of my entire life. The accommodations were perfect!”
RS
Renita S.Walt Disney World · Google review
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“Melanie did an awesome job planning our National Parks bus tour with Globus — Mount Rushmore, Little Bighorn, Yellowstone… the scenery was just spectacular!”
SP
S. PettyNational Parks escorted tour · Google review
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“Mel was incredibly helpful, handling the booking of hotels and events from beginning to end for my honeymoon in Ireland. She was patient with my questions and made the entire experience better.”
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Trent H.Ireland honeymoon · Google review
★★★★★
“Our second time planning a cruise with Melanie! Highly recommend!!! She goes above and beyond to get you all the discounts!!”
TB
Tammy B.Repeat cruiser · Google review
Preferred partners
Trusted suppliers. Exclusive agency perks.
Let's plan it togetherYour next great trip starts with one conversation.
Tell us where you're dreaming of going — or just how you want to feel when you get there. We'll handle the rest.