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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
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About Gulf South Travel
Hometown service. Worldwide reach.
For more than 40 years, Baton Rouge families, couples and groups have trusted Gulf South Travel to turn “someday” trips into memories that last a lifetime.
Our story
Four decades of getting Baton Rouge out there.
Gulf South Travel has been serving our community for more than 40 years, helping both individuals and groups find the right trip at the right value. Our knowledgeable, caring staff works to deliver the best possible travel value while keeping an unsurpassed level of service.
That means personalized attention for every traveler — a policy that remains our highest priority. We treat every booking as a partnership, and we work to exceed expectations (including our own) year after year. It's the hallmark of Gulf South Travel's success, and the reason so many of our clients have been with us for generations.
Whether it's your very first passport or your fiftieth cruise, you'll find us right here on Coursey Blvd. — ready to help.
4.8
★★★★★ on GoogleLoved by honeymooners, families & first-timers
What we believe
The Gulf South difference
Personal, always
You'll work with a real advisor who learns how you like to travel — no call centers, no chatbots.
Best value, not just low price
We weigh what's included, cabin location, transfers and perks to find the trip that's truly worth it.
Someone in your corner
When flights cancel or plans change, we're “always just a call away” — before, during and after your trip.
Firsthand expertise
Our team travels, tours ships and visits resorts so our recommendations come from experience.
Exclusive perks
As a Travel Leaders Network member, we unlock amenities, upgrades and promotions you won't find online.
Group know-how
Bands, choirs, schools and clubs rely on us for transportation, rooming lists, payments and logistics.
Our team
Meet your advisor.
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Melanie “Mel”
Travel AdvisorThe name you'll see in nearly every review. Mel has planned Alaska honeymoons, Disney World family trips, Ireland getaways, National Parks tours and countless cruises — and clients keep coming back.
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The Gulf South Team
Groups & OperationsBehind every itinerary is a team handling documents, payments, group logistics and the details that make trips run smoothly.
What we do
Full-service travel planning.
- Custom trip packaging
- Individual & group travel
- Group motorcoach transportation
- Group air transportation
- One-day field trips
- Multi-day educational and recreational trips
- Music workshops & festivals for band and choir performance groups
- Ocean & river cruises, escorted tours, resorts and honeymoons
Proud member
Local agency. National buying power.
Gulf South Travel is a member of Travel Leaders Network, one of North America's largest networks of independent travel agencies.
For you, that means the personal touch of a hometown agency combined with preferred pricing, exclusive amenities and supplier relationships usually reserved for the biggest players.
Kind words
Why travelers keep coming back
★★★★★
“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.”
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Caryn D.Family Alaska cruise · Google review
★★★★★
“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!”
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Renita S.Walt Disney World · Google review
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.