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Woody Allen’s New York: Sistina Ristorante !

May 26, 2014 by Lynn 16 Comments

Sistina Ristorante.   When given a choice of restaurant, Denis will almost always choose Italian cuisine, and it looks like Woody Allen may have the same preference. This past January, he opted out of attending the Golden Globes and instead took his family to a Broadway show and then on to Sistina Ristorante on the… 

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Russian Tea Room : the perfect Pre-Theater dinner!

May 26, 2014 by Lynn 2 Comments

Russian Tea Room.   Founded in 1927 by members of the Russian Imperial Ballet, the Russian Tea Room has long been a haven for members of the entertainment industry and has hosted scenes not only from Woody Allen’s movie, Manhattan, but also from Nora Ephron’s film, When Harry Met Sally, as well as Dustin Hoffman’s… 

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John’s Pizza or Dim Sum for lunch?

May 25, 2014 by Lynn 1 Comment

John’s Pizza or Dim Sum for lunch? Decisions, decisions. When in doubt, restaurant hop, or as I like to call it “food-hop”! After all, who says you can’t have it all, or that life is too short? If you can’t decide between or among several great recommended places to eat when you are traveling, then… 

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21 Club : For a special occasion in New York City

May 25, 2014 by Lynn 9 Comments

  Read our previous posting: “My best moments with Woody Allen in New York City!”   For ambiance and unique décor, a big slice of NY 20th century history, elegant traditional cuisine, top-notch service and panache — head to the 21 CLUB, located almost opposite the MOMA (Museum of Modern Art)  in Midtown Manhattan.  … 

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My best moments with Woody Allen in New York City

May 24, 2014 by Denis 1 Comment

Nestled comfortably in our recliner seats of the Royal Sprinter luxury mercedes van service, we are heading home to Washington after four days in the footsteps of Woody Allen in New York City. Our program for the trip, as detailed in a previous posting on this blogsite, had been loaded with events. Yet, I am… 

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Vamoose : between New York and Washington, take the bus

May 21, 2014 by Denis 1 Comment

Vamoose : between New York and Washington, take the bus! The distance between New York City and Washington DC is a mere 200 miles or so, but the area is one of the most densely populated in the United States and if you want to minimize travel time, cost or stress, you may want to… 

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In the footsteps of Woody Allen in New York City!

May 20, 2014 by Denis 1 Comment

The program for our upcoming trip to New York City later this week is now engraved in digital stone in my calendar.  After several days of working on planning for this trip, I have just finished putting the final touches on a very full schedule of events and happenings spanning the course of four days,… 

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Winterthur Museum ~ An easy day trip!

December 28, 2013 by Denis Leave a Comment

Winterthur Museum is the premier museum of American decorative arts and is an easy and worthwhile day trip year-round for people living in the Mid-Atlantic region. Originally a 60-acre mansion and estate of the Dupont family located within a 1,000 acre preserve of rolling meadows and woodlands, Winterthur (named after the Swiss town of the… 

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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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