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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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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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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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