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Paradis Latin … Sophisticated Sexy French Cabaret

February 2, 2017 by Lynn 1 Comment

PARADIS LATIN … SUPERB CABARET, SOPHISTICATED SEX APPEAL AND A DELICIOUS DINNER Aaah Paris … I have loved that city ever since we first moved to France in 1974.  I love the food, the music, the museums, the adoration of all things beautiful, and the joie de vivre that permeates the French lifestyle.  So when… 

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Filed Under: Countries of the World, Europe, France, Paris Tagged With: Cabaret, France, luxury travel, Paradis Latin, Paris, Travel

Spectacular Paris & Normandie AmaWaterways Cruise

November 20, 2016 by Lynn 5 Comments

SPECTACULAR PARIS & NORMANDIE AMAWATERWAYS CRUISE   Ever since I saw the incomparable Audrey Hepburn remark that “Paris is always a good idea” in the original version of the movie Sabrina, I have been a believer.  I have lived twice in France, traveled there regularly on business, and then returned many times for pleasure … and I do… 

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Filed Under: Countries of the World, Cruises, Europe, France, France Seine River Cruise, Paris Tagged With: AMAWaterways, Cruise, luxury, Normandie, Travel

Moscow: Now a World-Class Destination

October 2, 2016 by Denis 6 Comments

Moscow may not yet be considered one of the top 10 destination cities in Europe for tourist travelers but it is well on its way to becoming one of its most fascinating destinations. We recently visited Moscow at the end of a marvelous and eye-opening cruise, Waterways of the Tsars with Viking River Cruises.  We toured St…. 

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Filed Under: Countries of the World, Cruises, Europe, Russia, Russia River Cruise Tagged With: city, Cruise, destination, luxury, Moscow, Russia, Travel, Viking

To Russia with Love ~ Cruising Russia with Viking River Cruises

August 21, 2016 by Lynn 1 Comment

St. Basil Cathedral on Red Square in Moscow, Russia

TO RUSSIA WITH LOVE … Cruising from St. Petersburg to Moscow with Viking River Cruises Why should you go to Russia?  You may well have some concerns … Is the country safe enough?   How would you communicate where little English is spoken?  What is the best way to travel in this vast country?  Do the Russian… 

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Filed Under: Countries of the World, Cruises, Europe, Russia, Russia River Cruise Tagged With: Cruise, luxury, River, Russia, Travel, Viking

GRAND CAFÉ DR. ZHIVAGO … A Favorite of Moscow’s new elite

August 16, 2016 by Lynn 4 Comments

MOSCOW … Birthday Luncheon at the Ultra-Modern Grand Café Dr. Zhivago The home turf of the new Russian elite, Moscow, is seeing more and more elite establishments opening up to cater to their discriminating needs.  Plus there is an explosive interest in sourcing locally and focusing on the best of Russia.  One of these “new… 

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Filed Under: Countries of the World, Cruises, Culinary Delights, Europe, Russia, Russia River Cruise Tagged With: Cafe, Cruise, luxury, Moscow, River, Russia, Travel, Viking, zhivago

Eat like a tsar! Caviar Bar and Restaurant in St. Petersburg Russia

August 13, 2016 by Lynn 4 Comments

Eat like a Tsar! Caviar Bar and Restaurant in St. Petersburg Russia I have very fond memories from my childhood of The Russian Inn in Center City Philadelphia where I was first introduced to Russian cuisine accompanied with some background music and dancing.  Plus my maternal grandmother had come from Russia and often made borscht… 

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Filed Under: Baltic Cruise, Countries of the World, Cruises, Culinary Delights, Europe, Russia, Russia River Cruise Tagged With: caviar, Cruise, Moscow, River, Russia, Saint Petersburg, Travel, Viking, vodka

Athenaeum Hotel, Your Luxury Home in London

December 4, 2015 by Denis and Lynn Gagnon 3 Comments

According to Forbes and other sources, London has become the most visited city in the world.  If you are one of the many planning to travel there, let us recommend a charming boutique hotel which is reputed to be the essence of “Englishness” … discreet, personal, friendly, interesting, lavish, down-to-earth, brilliantly managed and with its… 

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Filed Under: City Breaks, Countries of the World, Culinary Delights, Europe, Hotels, London, The Athenaeum Hotel - London, United Kingdom, Urban Adventures Tagged With: Athenaeum, city breaks, cruises, England, Hotel, Joie de vivre, London, luxury escapes, Quebec City

Afternoon Tea at the Legendary Brown’s Hotel !

November 25, 2015 by Lynn 12 Comments

English Tea Room, London England

London these days is full of celebrity chefs striving to be as innovative as possible which makes the city’s culinary scene very eclectic and alive with buzz. But when it comes to Afternoon Tea, one of the United Kingdom’s finest culinary traditions and indeed, one of their finest contributions to the civilized world, I prefer… 

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Filed Under: City Breaks, Countries of the World, Culinary Delights, Europe, London, Luxury Escapes, United Kingdom Tagged With: Afternoon Tea, Brown's Hotel, England, English Tea Room, London

Baroque splendor, postcard beauty, that’s Southeast Sicily!

November 1, 2015 by Denis 6 Comments

Southeast Sicily : Modica

From the metropolitan expanse of Catania in the shadow of magnificent Mount Etna to the layered climbs of hillside Modica, from the coastal charms of ancient Siracusa to the postcard beauty of hilltop Ragusa, from the picturesque fishing villages of Aci Costello and Aci Trezza to the baroque splendor of Noto, southeast Sicily is an… 

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Filed Under: Countries of the World, Europe, Italy Tagged With: AciCastello, AciTrezza, BAROQUE, Catania, Etna, Italy, Modica, Noto, Ragusa, Sicily, Siracusa

African Queen, Beaulieu-sur-Mer: Best pizza ever!

September 29, 2015 by Lynn 7 Comments

White Pizza with White Alba Truffles at African Queen restaurant

The name “African Queen” probably conjures up memories of the dynamic duo, Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn in the 1951 film by the same name — but forget that movie for now.  Close your eyes and imagine a restaurant with exotic decor … rosewood paneling, African motifs, lush tropical plants. Large parts of the restaurant… 

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Filed Under: Countries of the World, Culinary Delights, Europe, France, French Riviera, Luxury Escapes Tagged With: African Queen, Beaulieu-sur-Mer, France, pizza, truffle

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Meet the Crew.

TOP 10 travel experts and influencers on social media and rated as one of the most influential travel bloggers in the world, Denis and Lynn Gagnon have been circling the globe for more than 45 years. Former international business travelers, they know how to travel - with class, comfort, and style. Members of the National Press Club, PTBA , NATJA and SATW. Wish to connect? Email them at [email protected].

A NEW addition to the BonVoyageurs team is Atlanta-based travel writer and culinary expert Dominique Gagnon, and travel photographer Justin Ellis. By day, Dominique designs and grows new meaningful consumer brands, while Justin is a neuroscientist and psychiatrist researching early brain development. By night, they are watching Chef's Table while plotting their next culinary and sport adventure.

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