Author: Becca Hensley

  You knew you couldn’t go wrong when you saw photos of Four Seasons Jackson Hole, which anchors the foot of Jackson Hole’s Rendezvous Mountain with the gravity of a grove of colossal pine trees. Though not pint-sized, it evokes…

  You arrive breathless to the brand-new Salt Lake International Airport, dreading that moment at baggage claim when your over-sized luggage (think skis or golf clubs) will be lost or placed in some far away kiosk. That’s what always happens…

  When travel returns and you feel safe — craft your own honeymoon fairytale with a stay at these far flung island escapes. Whether you wish to rekindle the flame, woo the crush or ask for her hand, these seaside…

Wallace J. Nichols, author of  “Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected and Better at What You Do” comes to mind as I dream of…

  Nothing says cozy (or sexy) like a cabin. Add in evenings before a roaring fire after active days, billowing layers of inviting down-bedding, windows that showcase incomparable views, and kitchens well stocked enough to allow for creative culinary seduction—and…

  Social Distancing comes easy enwrapped in an automobile. Make this honeymoon the sort with wheels, one you control the pedometer and the speed without anybody’s permission. Foodies will love to embark on a culinary road trip, where every meal…

  Brides and grooms: Tanzania’s borders are open. Currently, the East African country welcomes all nationalities to enjoy its natural largesse, from Mount Kilimanjaro to the stunning, animal brimming Serengeti. If a safari tops your honeymoon wish list, the five…

  Possibly the world’s most seductive honeymoon destination, French Polynesia has been open to United States travelers since July 15. All travelers must show proof of a negative COVID-19 test carried out within three days of their international air departure.…

  At this time, Croatia, a Mediterranean country renowned for its emerald islands and cobalt-colored waters, a honeymooner’s dream, has begun welcoming visitors from all parts of the world – including the United States. (Please note: all travelers must bring…

  Greece, like New Orleans, relies on tourism and with the coronavirus effecting industry, jobs and businesses all over the world, no travel destination has been spared. Last month, Greece opened its borders to international travelers, but is seeing an…

  This week, we take another vacation with New Orleans Bride Magazine travel editor Becca Hensley. While many couples have postponed or cancelled honeymoon or pre-wedding vacation plans due to the coronavirus pandemic shutting down the world for the past…

  A few times a month, New Orleans Bride Magazine travel editor Becca Hensley is offering “Let Them Eat Cake” readers a chance to escape with glamourous trips everywhere from Africa to Colorado. Though the world is still dealing with…

  Surely Karen Blixen won’t mind. With apologies to her, I borrow from her most oft-quoted "Out of Africa" words, changing them with cavalier abandon. “I have a garden in Africa,” I sing, as I dance along the labyrinthine paths…

  Last week, New Orleans Bride Magazine travel editor Becca Hensley gave readers a look into honeymooning in Colorado that didn't involve hitting the slopes. Because of all the information, we're delivering part two of Hensley's road trip worthy vacation…

  You know about its apres ski scene, bunny slopes, powdery bowls and half pipes. But diverse Colorado, with its broad swathe of mountains and snow-crowned peaks, also has sand dunes, dramatic canyons, be-flowered meadows, rushing rivers and desert terrain.…

  There is a lot going on in the world right now and it's important to remember any cause you support or doing your best while remaining socially distant is only possible when you remember to recharge and take a…

  Today's "Let Them Eat Cake" is another article from the New Orleans Bride Magazine travel editor Becca Hensley. Hensley whisks us away to the Emerald Coast, offering readers six beach vacation options for couples to celebrate their "I Do's"…

  New Orleans Bride Magazine travel editor Becca Hensley continuously transports us to luxe honeymoon and travel destinations through the pages and webpages of the magazine and "Let Them Eat Cake." Through her travels, Hensley has experienced countless spas all…

  Monkey Island Estate. It sounds like a hideaway in Africa or India — or perhaps a place for primates to reside in a city zoo. In fact, this one-time home to herbal elixir-making monks, fishing retreat for an 18th-century…

  Lake Como Imagine it. You’re coursing through the crystalline waters of Lake Como in a vintage mahogany speedboat. It’s a Riva, the Cadillac of wooden-hulled speedboats, the ones that epitomized the heyday, glamorous times of the 1950s and 1960’s…

Aloha shirts, hula, fragrant floral leis, surfboards, ukulele music, gin-clear water, verdant mountain peaks – Hawaii has been your dream honeymoon since the first time you saw Elvis crooning a tune in Paradise, Hawaiian Style. Sample a vintage slice of…

You might call Valentine’s Day practice for the honeymoon. Whether you scoff at the commercial holiday or not, you’re still beholden to its powers. Doing it wrong (or right) can break or make a relationship. So, if you’re tired of…

You were thinking about a deserted island for your honeymoon. Until you weren’t. Because suddenly it sounded really boring to be stuck by yourselves on a romantic beach. You had to have a conversation then, and you asked yourselves, “Are…