New Orleans
New Orleans just might be the most proudly outrageous city in the USA. Bursting with music, history, fun, and charm, it has a big party reputation stemming from the colorful pre-Lenten Mardi Gras Festival that…

You’ll find romance in the most unexpected places when you honeymoon in Louisiana. This exciting state is a honeymoon destination for couples who are ready to experience the time of their lives. Whether you’re celebrating Mardi Gras in New Orleans, traversing the bayous of Lafayette or touring an antebellum mansion in Baton Rouge, you’ll find beauty in the simplest things.
French inspired Cajun culture is at the center of Louisiana life. Residents share the love of food, art, and wine that the French enjoy and mix it with their German, African and Spanish heritage to make the state an even more exciting honeymoon experience.
Visit New Orleans, nicknamed the Big Easy, and let your inner child out for fun. This adult playground offers everything from art galleries in the Garden District to sensuous jazz bands in the French Quarter. You’ll find the heart of the state in Baton Rouge, its capital city. Take advantage of its location along the Mississippi River and head outdoors for a leisurely walk with your loved one. Ride along the scenic countryside and stop in the charming town of Rayne. Art lovers will appreciate the electic community’s captivating murals. You may want to stay for a day or two to get a good dose of Southern hospitality at a cozy Bed & Breakfast!
You can’t honeymoon in Louisiana without visiting a riverboat casino. The city of Shreveport offers two. Continue the celebration at Lake Charles, a city that hosts over 75 festivals each year, so you’re likely to arrive in the middle of a colorful event. Or, discover the origins of Louisiana music in Lafayette when listening to Cajun and Zydeco bands in local saloons.
Indulge and delight in your favorite pastimes and discover passions you never knew you possessed while traveling on your Louisiana honeymoon. You’ll be glad you chose this beautiful state!
Couples who seek intimate tranquility, seclusion, and rustic beauty will find them here! This Spanish style inn has only five guest rooms, each with its own private bath, and each with a stunning view of the estate that surrounds it. Every morning, you’ll be pampered with a sumptuous, Southern style…
Our romantic Louisiana bed and breakfast offers an authentic Cajun Country experience like no other. Choose from our four private cottages, each one offering a unique décor and personality. Beautifully restored to their former glory, each cottage features a sitting porch, separate live room, full kitchen, and two-person Jacuzzi tubs…
You may never want to leave this five room bed and breakfast! It is part of the Mouton Plantation which has been declared a National Historic Site. The French inspired home boasts beautiful antiques that complement the cozy elegance that prevails throughout. Plush beds and spacious tubs make you feel…
Amidst rich history and romance, this hotel offers exceptional service with graceful down-south elegance. Located on famous St. Louis St., it is conveniently close to Canal Street which offers the best shopping, to Jackson Sq. for the best strolling, and to the St. Charles streetcar for the best sightseeing in…
This chic boutique hotel has 22 rooms and suites, each named after a famous European artist. Couples who like action packed evenings delight. Shreveport’s lively Red River entertainment district is right outside the door. Those who seek to be alone together can opt for intimate nights of indulgence in the…
Whatever your vacation style, you and your significant other will find it here. Sybaritic luxury and comforts are yours at this 1,000 room casino resort. A wide choice of restaurants, shops and other facilities are ready for couples with open arms. An award winning casino and a challenging golf course…
Enjoy the elegance and beauty of the Royal Sonesta New Orleans, reminiscent of Europe but with an unmistakable New Orleans flavor. The picturesque gabled windows, French doors, and wrought-iron balconies will give you French Quarter experience you have been dreaming of. Stay in one beautiful suite or guest room out…
New Orleans celebrates everything. Windsor Court celebrates you.” Windsor Court offers it all to couples looking for a New Orleans honeymoon that is one part party, one part pampering and 100% romance in a luxurious setting. Although it is within easy walking distance to nearly everything, Windsor Court maintains a…
Louisiana’s Southern charm, its subtropical climate and its laid back vibe make it a perfect destination for couples who want to share the beauty of the Great Outdoors and also visit cities and towns with plenty of personality. Catch a football game at LA State University and become a Tiger fan. Tour exciting art galleries. Hear the history on a guided tour through the capital’s streets then get into the exotic countryside and get to see the mysterious swamps and bayous that are unique in America. Let it all happen and everything will amaze you!
· HAVE A HURRICANE: At least once, try Louisiana’s unique cocktail, the Hurricane. It’s a smooth mix of rum and fruit juices that you may get to love.
· CATCH A MOVIE: Take the notion of “dinner and a movie” to new heights at the Robinson Film Center in Shreveport. It’s a charming combination of cineplex and bistro, and also has a museum of memorabilia from films shot in the area. Housed in a three-story restored building, it offers the best independent films, classic movies and new releases. Movie buffs delight! Address: 617 Texas St., Shreveport Website: www.robinsonfilmcenter.org Phone: (318) 359 4122
· CRUNCH A CRAWFISH: Crawfish are a Louisiana delicacy. You’ll be missing something if you don’t try at least one! Chances are, you’ll want another!
· LET THE ART AMAZE YOU: Spend a relaxing afternoon in the R. W. Norton Art Gallery in Shreveport. They display the private collection of a prominent Louisiana family. The American and European paintings and sculptures span four centuries and the building itself is stunning. The peaceful setting inspires you to share your dreams as you relax
in the lush gardens. Amazing azaleas will provide the background for beautiful photos in late March. Address: 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport Website: www.rwnaf.org Phone: (318) 865 4201
· LISTEN TO LEGENDS: Legends, superstitions and the supernatural go hand in hand in Louisiana. If you seek thrills and chills, take a guided tour of a haunted plantation or visit a cemetery and watch out for the ghosts!
· TOAST YOUR LOVE: At the Abita Brewing Company in Covington, beer lovers can try the distinctive local beer while you learn how it’s made. Pour your own drinks in the chic lounge area, tour the brewery, then dine at the casual restaurant or bring your own picnic to enjoy in the garden and you’ll have a memorable honeymoon day. Address:21084 Highway 36 Website: www.abita.com Phone: (800) 737 2311
· WATCH HISTORY COME ALIVE: At Vermillionville in Lafayette, you can step back in time to an 18th century bayou community. Buildings and monuments have been recreated to provide an interactive experience for visitors. Live performers add to the charm and make you feel as if you’re part of a time capsule. Art and cooking demonstrations illustrate what life was like back then. You can get a taste of down home cuisine at Mama’s Kitchen, and browse for a honeymoon souvenir at the gift shop. Address: 300 Fisher Road, off Surrety St., Lafayette Website: www.bayouvermiliondistrict.org/ Phone: (337) 233 4077
· SEE A SWAMP: Unravel the mysteries of Louisiana’s famous swamps in Crown Point and learn about the crucial part that bayous played in the state’s history on an airboat tour led by Louisiana Swamp Tour’s knowledgeable captains. You’ll hear the legends, pet and feed alligators, and learn about the wildlife as you ride through eerie waterways covered with Spanish moss. This tour can be an exotic honeymoon afternoon that you will never forget! Address: 9714 Barataria Blvd., Crown Point Website: www.louisianaswamp.com Phone: (888) 30-SWAMP
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New Orleans just might be the most proudly outrageous city in the USA. Bursting with music, history, fun, and charm, it has a big party reputation stemming from the colorful pre-Lenten Mardi Gras Festival that…
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