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Rocky Mountaineer ~ The Trip of a Lifetime

June 12, 2017 by Lynn 3 Comments

Rocky Mountaineer ~ The Trip of a Lifetime ...

ROCKY MOUNTAINEER ~ THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME Are you looking for the trip of a lifetime?  One you will never forget that brings you in close touch with one of nature’s greatest achievements in an ambiance of maximum luxury?   Then let me recommend one of Canada’s hottest tourist attractions, the unique Rocky Mountaineer experience…. 

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Filed Under: Animal Adventures, Canada, Countries of the World, Culinary Delights, Hotels, Luxury Escapes, N. America, Rocky Mountaineer Tagged With: Canada, rail, Rocky Mountaineer, Rocky Mountains, train, Travel, Trip of a Lifetime, Vancouvedr

VIKING OCEAN CRUISES ~ Perfect Ports of Call & Excursions

April 12, 2017 by Lynn 5 Comments

VIKING OCEAN CRUISES ~ Perfect Ports of Call & Excursions In 2015, Viking Ocean Cruises launched its first ocean-going ship, the Viking Star, with an innovative approach to cruising built upon its success on the rivers of this world.  Viking has met with formidable applause from the critics and public alike ever since.  If you… 

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Filed Under: Countries of the World, Croatia, Cruises, Europe, Florence, France, French Riviera, Greece, Italy, Mediterranean Cruises, World's Best Cruises Tagged With: Cruise, Mediterranean, Travel, Viking, Viking Cruises, Viking Ocean Cruises

Cruising with Windstar Cruises … How Paradise Feels

March 1, 2017 by Lynn 1 Comment

CRUISING WITH WINDSTAR CRUISES … HOW PARADISE FEELS H​ow does “paradise” feel?  For many people, it’s associated with sunshine and warmth, no worries, no stress, far away from life’s daily demands and the madding crowd.  Beauty all around you, friendly faces anticipating your every need.  The perfect ambiance to rekindle romance and sleep like a… 

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Filed Under: Caribbean, Caribbean Cruises, Countries of the World, Cruises, N. America Tagged With: Caribbean, Cruise, Paradise, Travel, Windstar, Windstar Cruises

Windstar Cruises … Love your cabin, love your cruise!

February 22, 2017 by Lynn Leave a Comment

Windstar Cruises … Love your cabin, love your cruise! On a great cruise I usually don’t spend a lot of time in my cruise ship cabin.  It’s true.  But an “ideal” cabin which responds to my every need can speak volumes about what my actual cruise will be like, from the attention to detail on board… 

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Filed Under: Caribbean, Caribbean Cruises, Countries of the World, Cruises, N. America, World's Best Cruises Tagged With: cabin, Caribbean, cruises, ship, Travel, Windstar

Broadway Up Close & Personal: A Review of Feinstein’s / 54 Below

February 12, 2017 by Dominique Gagnon 2 Comments

During a spring weekend jaunt to NYC, we finished our 3-day getaway with a bang in the form of a Sunday evening at Feinstein’s / 54 Below. It all began after I saw Next to Normal on Broadway and was blown away by Aaron Tveit’s haunting performance as the son. Afterwards, I admit it: I cyber stalked… 

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Filed Under: N. America, New York, USA Tagged With: broadway, city breaks, New York City

Start or Finish your Alaska Cruise Tour on land!

February 7, 2017 by Denis 2 Comments

Start or finish your Alaska Cruise Tour on land! Are you considering taking an Alaska Cruise?  After all, the Alaska cruise is on the bucket list of most American tourists … and for good reason.  It is a glorious adventure in one of the world’s last unspoiled regions.  You can get a glimpse of Alaska… 

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Filed Under: Alaska Cruise, Animal Adventures, Countries of the World, Cruises, N. America, USA Tagged With: Alaska, Alaska Cruise Tour, Cruise, Denali, Travel

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

Oyster Box Hotel in South Africa … Memorable in Most Every Way

January 17, 2017 by Lynn 3 Comments

THE OYSTER BOX HOTEL IN SOUTH AFRICA … MEMORABLE IN MOST EVERY WAY Our three-day trip with Rovos Rail which began in Pretoria ended in South Africa’s popular coastal city of Durban.  Just a short ride from the rail station and we arrived at our hotel situated on the glorious Umhlanga Rocks Beach in the… 

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Filed Under: Africa, Countries of the World, Hotels, Oyster Box Hotel - South Africa, South Africa Tagged With: Hotel, luxury, luxury travel, oyster box, South Africa, Travel

Cape Peninsula ~ The Most Scenic Drive in the World

December 23, 2016 by Denis and Lynn Gagnon 6 Comments

Cape Peninsula

Cape Peninsula, The Most Scenic Drive in the World Our three-week visit to South Africa ended on a high-note … literally!  On a clear, sunny afternoon we enjoyed a narrated helicopter flip from Cape Town over the gorgeous Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, nature’s awesome Table Mountain, the upscale coastal suburbs of Green Point and Sea… 

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Filed Under: Africa, Countries of the World, South Africa Tagged With: Cape, cape town, luxury, Peninsula, South Africa, Travel

The Historic Coopmanhuijs Boutique Hotel & Spa

December 19, 2016 by Lynn 1 Comment

THE HISTORIC COOPMANHUIJS BOUTIQUE HOTEL & SPA In the heart of the historic town of Stellenbosch situated in the heart of South Africa’s spectacular ​​Stellenbosch wine country​ is an historic gem of a hotel, Coopmanhuijs Boutique Hotel & Spa.  Originally built in 1713 as one of the first manor homes in Stellenbosch, Coopmanhuijs underwent a… 

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Filed Under: Africa, Coopmanhuijs - Stellenbosch, Countries of the World, Hotels, South Africa Tagged With: Coopmanhuijs, Hotel, luxury, South Africa, Stellenbosch, Travel

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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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