As keen travelers we love to meet new people and experience other cultures, it is what travel is all about. Most cities around the world are welcoming to visitors, but some have earned an exceptional reputation for being incredibly friendly.

Here, at Luxury Gold, we’ve been doing some research and have highlighted some of the stand-out destinations on the friendliness scale – these cities are easy to navigate, offer amazing hospitality and a fun, jovial atmosphere. Now what could be considered more luxurious than a genuine warm welcome?

If you like fast fiddles, catchy choruses and snazzy cowboy boots, Nashville is the place for you. Whether you want to tap your toe, twizzle your hat, or simply sit back and soak it all in, the capital of Tennessee is also the beating heart of the country music scene. Don’t take our word for it though, just look at some of the bands that have made their name in Music City. From rock majesty like Kings of Leon to Jack White (whose Third Man Records is based here), there’s honky tonks and story songs on almost every street of this big, southern river town. With so many music joints to choose from, we’ve picked out some of the best places to listen to live music in Nashville.