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Halong Bay : A nature lover’s paradise!

December 30, 2014 by Lynn 2 Comments

Halong Bay in Vietnam

Halong Bay in Vietnam, a nature lover’s paradise! Did you ever dream of being in a James Bond style exotic location?  If exotic and dramatic natural beauty appeal to you on a grand scale, than make sure to include Halong Bay in Quang Ninh Province of northern Vietnam, in your travel plans. Encompassing an impressive… 

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Filed Under: Cruises, South East Asia Cruise, Uncategorized Tagged With: around the world, city breaks, dau go cave, grotte des merveilles, Halong Bay, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, Quebec City, vietnam

Singapore : Should you go to Singapore?

December 27, 2014 by Lynn 3 Comments

Singapore : Should you go to Singapore? . As we sail away from Singapore where we managed to have 2 fascinating tours in the space of 33 hours despite major jet lag after 28 hours of travel, I can summarize our experience in one word – awesome!  Yes, you should go and here’s why …… 

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Filed Under: Asia, Countries of the World, Cruises, South East Asia Cruise, Uncategorized Tagged With: around the world, city breaks, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, Quebec City, Singapore

Summertime dog sled ride in Skagway, Alaska!

August 30, 2014 by Lynn 1 Comment

Skagway . Alaska’s famous wildlife makes for superb viewing, but give me a well-trained pack of Alaskan sled dugs for a summer wheeled sled ride and then some puppies for cuddling to complete the Alaskan native “animal” experience. Mix in some spectacular mountain views and some Alaskan tall tales, and you have a very memorable… 

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Filed Under: Alaska Cruise, Cruises, N. America, Uncategorized, USA Tagged With: Alaska, around the world, city breaks, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, Quebec City, Skagway, Travel, USA

The Best of Juneau, Alaska!

August 29, 2014 by Lynn Leave a Comment

  Juneau . Juneau, the Capital of Alaska, has a lot to offer tourists. Do we go see the famous Mendenhall Glacier, or take a boat safari out to see the sea mammals, including humpback whales, or do we take a nature walk in the National Forest where bears roam free and sockeye salmon swim… 

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Filed Under: Alaska Cruise, Cruises, N. America, Uncategorized, USA Tagged With: Alaska, around the world, city breaks, Joie de vivre, Juneau, luxury escapes, Quebec City, Travel, USA

Strangers in Paradise … Ketchikan, Alaska

August 27, 2014 by Lynn Leave a Comment

  Ketchikan   Imagine a paradise for salmon fishing … thousands of pink salmon running upstream through miles of fresh creek water which flows into their spawning grounds in Margaret Lake. The creek runs through Tongass National Forest, the largest forest in the U.S. which happens to cover most of southeast Alaska, and is just… 

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Filed Under: Alaska Cruise, Cruises, N. America, Uncategorized, USA Tagged With: Alaska, around the world, Bear, city breaks, Joie de vivre, Ketchikan, luxury escapes, Quebec City, Salmon, Travel, USA

Vancouver’s best seafood dining, Blue Water Cafe!

August 26, 2014 by Lynn 2 Comments

Blue Water Cafe Vancouver, the capital of the Canadian province of British Columbia, is most definitely a city for foodies. From street food to fine dining, there is something delicious, and often local or at least from the “Pacific Northwest”, to meet most everyone’s taste and budget. Our dinner at Blue Water Cafe located in… 

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Filed Under: Alaska Cruise, Canada, Cruises, Culinary Delights, N. America, Uncategorized Tagged With: around the world, blue water cafe, Canada, city breaks, Food, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, Quebec City, Seafood, Travel, Vancouver

Wreck Beach in Vancouver … a nude beach for an even tan !

August 23, 2014 by Denis Leave a Comment

Wreck Beach in Vancouver … a nude beach for an even tan ! Our guide referred to Wreck Beach as a “clothing optional” beach. Perhaps it sounds better than nude, topless, naturist, or some other term. In any case, Wreck Beach, at 4.5 miles long, is the biggest “clothing optional” beach in North America and… 

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Filed Under: Alaska Cruise, Canada, Cruises, N. America Tagged With: around the world, Beach, Canada, city breaks, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, Nude, Quebec City, Topless, Travel, Vancouver, Wreck, Wreck Beach

Vancouver, one of the fastest growing cities in the world!

August 23, 2014 by Denis Leave a Comment

Vancouver One of the best ways to start a visit to Vancouver is by going to Harbour Centre in the middle of the downtown area, and taking the elevator up to the Vancouver Lookout, a 360 degree panoramic observation deck high above the city.   You can walk around the circular observation deck and read… 

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Filed Under: Alaska Cruise, Canada, Cruises, N. America Tagged With: America, around the world, Canada, city breaks, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, Quebec City, Travel, Vancouver

Stockholm Sweden

June 24, 2013 by Denis Leave a Comment

Stockholm Sweden  

Filed Under: Baltic Cruise, Cruises, Europe, Sweden

Helsinki, Finland ~ Fillet of Reindeer at Kappelli

June 23, 2013 by Denis Leave a Comment

Helsinki, Finland ~ Fillet of Reindeer at Kappelli on the Esplanade near the port! Stay tuned to BonVoyageurs.com for more Countries of the World as we share our joie de vivre from around the world.  Luxury escapes, cruises and city breaks to Quebec City, New York, Washington, Buenos Aires. In Europe, places like Paris France,… 

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Filed Under: Baltic Cruise, Cruises, Culinary Delights, Europe, Finland Tagged With: around the world, Baltic, city breaks, Cruise, cruises, Finland, Helsinki, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, Quebec City, Reindeer, 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 BonVoyageurs@gmail.com.

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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