introduction

Mississippi is a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico. The total area of the state is 125,443 km². The state's name comes from the Mississippi River, which flows along its western boundary. The state capital and largest city is Jackson.

surfing

Depending on how long you have you could spend your entire surfing vacation in California, if you have the time however no real surfing trip would be complete without driving aross southern USA. Maybe stop in at Lousiana for some year round merchantman wake surfing in the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricanes are bad news plain and simple around here. Ideally the storm cells will disintegrate to a very dirty depression by the time they enter the Gulf, occasionally spraying Mississippi with some rare groundswell.

travel

There are many ways of travelling in the US: by plane, private jet, train, bus, recreational vehicle (RV), motorcycle, thumb or car.

Trains are relatively expensive; private jets can begin at around $4000 per flight hour; buses are generally dependable, safe and affordable, though not available everywhere; renting an RV is up to your personal taste; motorcycling can be a thrilling way to see the country as well as travelling by thumb.

And of course, the idea of long-distance car travel is the most appealing to the majority of Americans. The United States is covered with a convenient system of U.S. and Interstate highways. Just keep in mind that the country is huge and be prepared to travel for hours behind the wheel, so pay attention to the comfort of the car you use. By the way, many of the country's major natural attractions, such as the Grand Canyon, are almost impossible to get to without a car.

where to stay

You shouldn’t have any problems with finding a place to sleep in Mississippi. Motel is the most popular form of accommodation and they are usually located on the sides of the highways, so it’s very convenient for the road trippers. Don’t expect anything luxurious, but they will usually provide you with a clean room that includes the following amenities: bed, bathroom, TV, telephone. Price is also very reasonable. Motel 6 and Super 8 Motels are popular chains of motels that can be found all over the country.

There are some options in Jackson, the state capital, that you may want to explore: Cabot Lodge Millsaps Jackson (very nice hotel with a complimentary freshly baked deluxe breakfast and a complimentary unlimited cocktail hour), Fairview Inn (some rooms there even have jacuzzis) and Microtel Inn & Suites - Downtown.

what to pack

Mississippi has a hot humid subtropical climate with long summers and short, mild winters. So take trainers, loose clothing - everything for the hot weather. Definitely take along some bug repellent spray, good sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses. Pack some basic toiletries so that you do not need to spend unnecessary money to purchase these basics. You may want to just buy a travel pack and bring it.

A small backpack makes a good carryon bag and will be useful in daily life. Women: remember to take a good flat pair of shoes.... And for everybody: pair of comfortable walking shoes will be great for walking. Also, bring cash with you incase you can't find an ATM to withdraw money. You would probably find a bank but it will charge you a hefty fee! So be warned.

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