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Puerto Vallarta Favorite Experiences

May 28, 2016 by Lynn 9 Comments

Puerto Vallarta Favorite Experiences : Cafe Des Artistes - Jardin

In my previous posting on “Puerto Vallarta”, I focused on how the city’s vibrant cultural and historical identity and natural beauty, combined with the talented and devoted locals, provide the ultimate authentic Mexican beach vacation. When you are ready to leave the beach and the relaxing comfort of your hotel, here are some of the enriching… 

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Filed Under: City Breaks, Countries of the World, Luxury Escapes, Mexico, N. America, Puerto Vallarta Tagged With: luxury, Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Travel

The Israeli Breakfast – Best in the world !

May 15, 2016 by Lynn 40 Comments

Israeli Breakfast : Cakes

The Israeli breakfast best in the world? I expected to be enthused by the Israeli culinary scene, but I never expected to be excited by “breakfast”.  I’ve never been a breakfast person … not until I arrived in Israel. Unlike my husband, I have never woken up eager to run into the shower and head… 

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Filed Under: City Breaks, Countries of the World, Culinary Delights, Israel, Luxury Escapes, Middle East, Tel Aviv Tagged With: breakfast, Israel, luxury, Travel

Amazing Israel !

May 5, 2016 by Denis 12 Comments

Amazing Israel !

Amazing Israel, indeed. . As our Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt started its final descent towards the Tel Aviv Airport, I looked out the plane window at the cloudless sky and sparkling blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea, searching for signs of the approaching shore. When the flat land of Israel finally appeared on the horizon… 

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Filed Under: City Breaks, Countries of the World, Israel, Luxury Escapes, Middle East, Tel Aviv Tagged With: Israel, Tel Aviv

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

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

Eze France : Million dollar views of the French Riviera

September 11, 2015 by Lynn 16 Comments

Eze France viewed from La Grande Corniche road

Eze is magical, and if you go to France’s spectacular Côte d’Azur (aka “French Riviera”), the village of Eze should be one of your top 5 must-do outings! We first discovered Eze during a 3-week family vacation on the Côte in 2013 … an instant coup de foudre! So naturally, this year’s family vacation once… 

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Filed Under: Countries of the World, Culinary Delights, Europe, France, French Riviera, Luxury Escapes, Uncategorized Tagged With: Chevre d'Or, Eze, France

Rocky Mountaineer : The Art of Scenic Travel

August 3, 2015 by Lynn 9 Comments

Rocky Mountaineer : view of Banff area from top of Sulphur Mountain

Did you ever take a scenic trip by car, perhaps the Grande Corniche on the French Cote d’Azur or the Italian Amalfi Coast, with the driver of the car missing out on at least half of the fabulous, breathtaking views thanks to winding, cliffside roads?  Or have you ever felt that good narration about the… 

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Filed Under: Canada, Luxury Escapes, N. America, Rocky Mountaineer Tagged With: Canada, city breaks, cruises, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, Quebec City, Rocky Mountaineer

The historic houses of St. Michaels on Chesapeake Bay!

August 6, 2014 by Denis Leave a Comment

St. Michaels. The main charm of the town of St. Michaels, on the eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay in Maryland, lies with the eclectic collection of buildings which make up its central part. Thirty five or so historic buildings, dating as far back as 1750, are clustered in a small number of streets near the… 

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Filed Under: Chesapeake Bay, Luxury Escapes, N. America, USA Tagged With: America, around the world, Chesapeake, city breaks, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, Maryland, Quebec City, St. Michaels, Travel

Maryland Blue Crabs on the shores of Chesapeake Bay!

August 5, 2014 by Denis Leave a Comment

Maryland Blue Crabs.   The table we had reserved for lunch had been prepared before our arrival at the Crab & Steak House restaurant. The table was now fully covered by a large sheet of brown paper, and a large bucket, a large roll of paper, mallets, forks and knives were laid out on the… 

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Filed Under: Chesapeake Bay, Culinary Delights, Luxury Escapes, N. America, USA Tagged With: America, around the world, Chesapeake, city breaks, Crab, Food, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, Maryland, Maryland Blue Crabs, Quebec City, Travel, USA

St. Michaels on Chesapeake Bay, the town that fooled the British!

August 4, 2014 by Denis Leave a Comment

St. Michaels on Chesapeake Bay. Now a tourist destination on the shores of the Cheasapeake Bay, the historic town of St. Michaels traces its roots all the way back to the mid-1600s when it was a trading post for tobacco farmers and trappers. In 1677, the parish of St Michael was established and the town… 

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Filed Under: Chesapeake Bay, Luxury Escapes, N. America, USA Tagged With: America, around the world, British, Chesapeake, city breaks, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, Michael, Quebec City, St. Michaels on Chesapeake Bay, 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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