Things To Do

Fall Festivals

Load up the car and hit the road to enjoy one of these four eclectic festivals throughout the state

Tops of Acadiana

In Acadiana, there’s no shortage of delectable food, boogie-down music, talented individuals, stylish shops, tasty brews and places for cultural enlightenment or entertaining adventures. Which makes it nearly impossible to pick and choose favorites. Perhaps we are gluttons for punishment, …

Best Chefs

Centuries after Le Grand Derangement French Acadians were forced from their homes in Nova Scotia at the hands of the British, Louisiana’s Acadians are in possession of an enviable culture that is undeniably rich in music, art, and especially gastronomy.…

Bayou Hopping

The woodland waterways of northeast Louisiana offer a world of adventure seemingly little changed since the days of De Soto, Mark Twain and Audubon. Here gators glide, pelicans preen, frogs hop, turtles bask on stumps and part-sunken logs while impossibly…

Real Engagements: Daphne and Ryan

New Orleans has always been the city of the late nights and boisterous parties. In the past few years, New Orleans has also become the city of love. Along with being one of the top destination wedding cities in the…

Adventures by the Month: July

In the summer issue of New Orleans Bride Magazine, contributing travel editor Becca Hensley gifted readers with the perfect honeymoon spots for each month. In December, Hensley whisked us away to Beaver Creek Colorado and Bali in November. To continue the…

Location Spotlight: The Moxy Hotel

When you first enter the doors of the Moxy Hotel you’ll check in not at a traditional counter, but at the bar. Before you are handed the access card to your room, you will receive a complimentary Moxy cocktail. Though…

Best New Restaurants

Another year passes in Acadiana and the culinary scene grows more diverse and more expansive, giving visitors and residents alike endless opportunities for fabulous dining experiences. Some longstanding establishments, such as Blue Dog of Lafayette and RiverFront Louisiana Grill of…

Location Spotlight: Ace Hotel New Orleans

For years, Ace Hotels have popped up all over the United States from New York and Pittsburg; to Portland and Seattle; and Palm Springs and Los Angeles. Last month, the company opened its latest incarnation in the Big Easy. Since then,…

TEXAS

Texas Offers a Spring Bouquet of Festivals

TEXAS

Texas Offers a Spring Bouquet of Festivals

Living in Ab-stentia: Week Three

Leisure travel without a pre-flight adult beverage wasn’t something I considered when I accepted the NOLA.Com #AlcoholFreeFo40 Challenge. This weekend, we attended the Houston friend’s going away party I mentioned in last week’s post. Our flight to Houston was early on…