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The lighthouses of Chesapeake Bay

August 4, 2014 by Denis 1 Comment

The lighthouses of Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is about 200 miles long and currently houses more than 30 lighthouses, down from the original 74. The beautiful Thomas Point Shoals lighthouse greeted our boat a few miles off the Annapolis Maryland shore as we made our way towards the historic town of St. Michaels for… 

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

Villa Galini : Live the life of a Greek shipping magnate!

June 11, 2014 by Denis 7 Comments

  Villa Galini. Read our previous posting : “The autonomous polity of Mount Athos” A stay at the Villa Galini Hotel in the Halkidiki region of northern Greece probably represents one of the very few opportunities you will ever have to live the life of a Greek shipping magnate. And that is because, before being… 

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Filed Under: Europe, Greece, Luxury Escapes, Thessaloniki and Halkidiki Tagged With: around the world, Carras, city breaks, Europe, Greece, Halkidiki, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, Quebec City, Sithonia, Travel, Villa Galini

The autonomous polity of Mount Athos!

June 10, 2014 by Denis 8 Comments

  Mount Athos. In 1960, Greek shipping magnate Yannis Carras, aboard his three-mast 58-meter schooner yacht Carita (later renamed Argonaftis), decided to cruise north to the Mount Athos peninsula of the Halkidiki region of Greece to celebrate the 1,000 year anniversary of the establishment of monasteries around Mount Athos, I am instinctively intrigued by any… 

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Thessaloniki, formerly the Jerusalem of the Balkans

June 3, 2014 by Denis 4 Comments

  Thessaloniki, Greece is a city with a long history, which many nationalities have helped build over the centuries. The Greeks, the Turks, the Bulgarians, the Romans have all played major roles, but one group whose major contribution is at risk of being overlooked, because relatively few traces remain of its presence, is the Jews… 

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Safari Lodge : The Tarangire Safari Lodge in Tanzania !

January 17, 2014 by Denis 4 Comments

Safari Lodge : The Tarangire Safari Lodge in Tanzania! The Tarangire Safari Lodge in the Tarangire national park offers two features which you should not miss during any safari in Tanzania, two features which are unique and marvelous enough to make a huge difference to your safari experience. Though it does not lack in comfort… 

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Filed Under: Africa, African Mosaic, Animal Adventures, Luxury Escapes, Safari, Tanzania, Travel Tales Tagged With: Africa, around the world, city breaks, Joie de vivre, Lake Manyara, luxury escapes, Ngorongoro, Out of Africa, Quebec City, safari, safari lodge, Serengeti, Tanzania, Tarangire, Tarangire Safari Lodge, Travel

Nice France ~ The Niceties of Nice France !

September 11, 2013 by Lynn 9 Comments

Tout simplement, Nice France exceeded our expectations. We recommend it without reservation to anybody looking for a home base from which to visit France’s renowned Cote d’Azur, aka the French Riviera, or simply as a perfect beachside vacation on its own.  Why? In essence, because of the quality and diversity of the facilities of the… 

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Filed Under: Europe, European Classics, France, French Riviera, Luxury Escapes, Nice, Travel Tales, Urban Adventures Tagged With: Cannes, Cote d'azur, Events, France, French Riviera, Maritimes Alpes, Monaco, Nice France, Provence, Saint-Tropez, St. Tropez, Travel

Grasse, France ~ The scent of a woman …

September 10, 2013 by Denis 2 Comments

Grasse France.   We had saved today for the historic and hilly town of Grasse, the world capital of perfume, located about ten miles up the hills of the Maritime Alps behind Cannes. The small town of Grasse still accounts for two thirds of France’s production of perfume essence and food flavorings. The hills around… 

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Filed Under: Europe, European Classics, France, French Riviera, Luxury Escapes, Travel Tales Tagged With: Alexandre Dumas, around the world, Cannes, city breaks, Cote d'azur, Events, Fragonard, France, French Riviera, Frick, Galimard, Grasse, Jean-Honore Fragonard, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, Maritime Alps, New York City, perfume, Quebec City, Travel, United States

Beau Rivage in Nice France ~ Views, meals and comfort!

September 9, 2013 by Denis 1 Comment

  Beau Rivage in Nice France. A plage (French word for beach) whole allure and charm  will make you quickly forget Myrtle Beach, Virginia Beach, Venice Beach and other beaches of the world. The azur blue sky was back in its full glory today, but this time there was a stronger wind creating bigger waves… 

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Filed Under: Culinary Delights, Europe, European Classics, France, French Riviera, Luxury Escapes, Nice, Travel Tales, Urban Adventures Tagged With: around the world, Beach, Beau Rivage, city breaks, Cooking, Cote d'azur, Events, France, French Riviera, Home, Ice cream, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, Mediterranean, Nice France, Paris, Quebec City, Topless, Topless Beach, Travel

Marcel Pagnol – Love a la Marcel Pagnol

September 8, 2013 by Denis Leave a Comment

Nice, France ~ Love a la Marcel Pagnol It was raining in Nice this morning when we got up, a light drizzle. Our first day of rain during our trip, and, if we believe the current forecast, it will be the only one. So we put in motion our well thought out rainy day plan…. 

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Nice France: The best topless beach on the Cote d’Azur!

September 7, 2013 by Denis 2 Comments

Nice France : The best topless beach on the Cote d’Azur ( French Riviera ) ! Nice France has 40 beaches along its 10km (about 6 miles) shoreline, 25 public beaches and 15 private ones. We have so far during this trip enjoyed dinner on the beach at Blue Beach, a private beach near the… 

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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].

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