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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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Yacht Cruising the Caribbean with Windstar Cruises

March 2, 2016 by Lynn 6 Comments

Yacht Cruising the Caribbean in luxury with Windstar Cruises

Looking for that perfect getaway to de-stress, relax and revitalize?  And would you like to be pampered like royalty and sleep like a baby on your trip? Are you intrigued by the fast growing world of luxury yacht cruising? Then I have the perfect recommendation … take an intimate Windstar cruise where the ratio of staff to… 

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Dominica, the nature island of the Caribbean! A real gem!

August 21, 2014 by Denis Leave a Comment

Dominica COUNTRY ROLL No 51 : Dominica, the nature island of the Caribbean! A real gem! Sometimes forgotten between Guadeloupe and Martinique lies the beautiful island of Dominica, the true nature island of the Caribbean! Forests, mountains, waterfalls, pristine and undeveloped beaches coupled with a friendly english-speaking population should attract all nature lovers and amateurs… 

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Filed Under: Countries of the World, Dominica, N. America Tagged With: around the world, Caribbean, city breaks, Country, Dominica, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, Quebec City, Travel

Cuba, beautiful country where sadly internet access is severely restricted!

August 17, 2014 by Denis 2 Comments

Cuba. COUNTRY ROLL No 46 : Cuba, Caribbean island with gorgeous beaches and friendly people. Unfortunately, it compares well to North Korea in its degree of control and censorship over internet access and other freedoms of expression.   Photo Walls-World.com Stay tuned to BonVoyageurs.com for more Countries of the World as we share our joie… 

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BEST of Barbados food : CooCoo and Flying Fish !

July 22, 2014 by Denis 2 Comments

BEST of Barbados food : CooCoo and Flying Fish ! Read our previous posting: “Best of Bangladesh food: Kacchi Biryani!” CooCoo and Flying Fish, quite an attention getting name for the national dish of Barbados! One dish that I do not remember having during my stays in Barbados. Another reason to visit again! National Geographic:… 

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Filed Under: Barbados, Culinary Delights, N. America Tagged With: around the world, Barbados, Caribbean, city breaks, CooCoo, Fish, Food, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, Quebec City, Travel

BEST of Bahamas food : Crack Conch!

July 19, 2014 by Denis 4 Comments

BEST of Bahamas food : Crack Conch with pigeon peas and rice ! Read our previous posting: “Best of Azerbaijan food: Lamb Pilaf (Plov)!” Crack Conch with pigeon peas and rice is a traditional dish in the Bahamas, which will leave you wanting to come back for more.     Photo @Wherethefoodis Here’s a good… 

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Filed Under: Bahamas, Culinary Delights, N. America Tagged With: around the world, Bahamas, Caribbean, city breaks, Conch, Crack Conch, Food, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, Quebec City, Travel

Belize, which has it all: Mayas, Jungles, Beaches, Barrier Reef!

July 17, 2014 by Denis 4 Comments

Belize. Read our previous country posting: “Belgium, the crossroads of French, Dutch, German cultures!” COUNTRY ROLL No 19 : Belize, which has it all: Mayas, Jungles, Beaches, and a great Barrier Reef!   Photo Belizehub.com Read our related posting: “Best of Belize food: Rice and Beans!” Read our next country posting:”Benin, cradle of the voodoo… 

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Filed Under: Belize, Countries of the World, N. America Tagged With: around the world, Belize, Caribbean, city breaks, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, Quebec City, Roll, Travel

BEST of Aruba food : Keshi Yena !

July 17, 2014 by Denis 2 Comments

BEST of Aruba food : Keshi Yena ! Read our previous posting: “Best of Armenia food: Harissa, aka Herisseh!” Keshi Yena, the national dish of Aruba, is a spicy mixture of chicken and peppers, capers, olives and tomatoes baked in a Gouda or Edam cheese “shell”. Can you really visit Aruba and not try this… 

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Filed Under: Aruba, Culinary Delights, N. America Tagged With: around the world, Aruba, Caribbean, city breaks, Food, Joie de vivre, Keshi, Keshi Yena, luxury escapes, Quebec City, Travel

BEST of Antigua and Barbuda food: Fungee and Pepperpot!

July 15, 2014 by Denis 2 Comments

BEST of Antigua and Barbuda food : Fungee and Pepperpot ! Read our previous posting: “Best of Angola food: Moamba de Galinha!” Fungee and Pepperpot is the national dish of Antigua and Barbuda. That is somewhat strange, as pepperpot is a hearty meat stew, more frequently associated with colder climates. Fungee is cornmeal with okra…. 

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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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