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The multi-faceted and beguiling Tel Aviv Beach !

June 20, 2016 by Denis 8 Comments

Tel Aviv Beach : Another facet of the Tel Aviv Beach

The multi-faceted and beguiling Tel Aviv Beach ! Young and vibrant Tel Aviv boasts some of the finest beaches not only in all of the Mediterranean, but also in the whole world, according to National Geographic. No wonder that Vogue Magazine recently advised its million plus readers to make Tel Aviv their next Mediterranean vacation…. 

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

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

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

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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Filed Under: Europe, European Classics, France, French Riviera, Luxury Escapes, Nice, Travel Tales, Urban Adventures Tagged With: around the world, Beach, city breaks, Corsica, Cote d'azur, Events, France, French Riviera, Hotel Negresco, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, Mediterranean Sea, Negresco, Nice France, Quebec City, Topless, Topless Beach, Travel

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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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