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Best travel destinations of a lifetime!

July 12, 2015 by Denis 37 Comments

Travel Destinations of a lifetime: Paris France (Photo FourSeasons)

After more than 45 years of traveling the globe, we have finally put together a list of our favorite travel destinations of a lifetime.  This is not an exhaustive list by any means, as we can think of additional wonderful places which could be considered for such a listing. We have to draw the line… 

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Viking River Cruises : best designed cabins afloat!

June 24, 2015 by Denis 12 Comments

Viking River Cruises veranda cabin

Viking River Cruises has been investing heavily in new ships with the launch of no fewer than 40 new river cruise Longships since 2012, all fairly identical 190-passenger ships. Recently, we were guests on one of those ships, the Viking Longship Tor, for an eight-day cruise down the Danube River from Nuremberg to Budapest. We… 

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Prague , a walk through history !

June 17, 2015 by Denis 19 Comments

Prague Castle and Castle Hill viewed from the Gardens of the Senate

Prague did not take long to win us over! We found the capital and largest city in the Czech Republic very charming, very historic, and very walkable. The magnificence of the historic center of Prague contrasts dramatically with the drab and uninspiring Soviet era city expanse which surrounds it. A UNESCO World Heritage site since… 

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Field Restaurant for the best of Prague gastronomy!

June 11, 2015 by Lynn 4 Comments

Field Restaurant opened on November 14, 2014, making it a true newcomer to the Prague restaurant scene in a city rich in history going back to the Roman times and rich in restaurants with a story to tell.   Yet, despite this newness, Field already stands out in the crowd and may well have become,… 

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Mlynec Prague – The art of gastronomy in the Old Town!

June 7, 2015 by Lynn 9 Comments

Mlynec Prague -

With a prime location in the heart of the old town district of Prague, Mlynec is a large, trendy, happening restaurant in a city which loves to marry old traditions with new techniques. Part of the Zatisi family of fine restaurants, Mlynec takes its name from the “water mill” which once operated in front of… 

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Cafe Savoy – the best brunch in Prague !

May 24, 2015 by Lynn 7 Comments

Cafe Savoy in Prague - the pastry display

Brunch at the Cafe Savoy in Prague … bonjour and dobry den! I think you have the best of both worlds, Paris and Prague. Characterized by a definite Parisian influence in decor, cuisine, ambiance, and people-watching, the Cafe Savoy also offers the friendly service, generous portions and local ingredients all of which tend to characterize… 

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Greece : the cradle of western civilization!

November 8, 2014 by Denis 3 Comments

  Greece COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD No 70 : Greece, the cradle of western civilization! The land of the magnificent blue skies and blue waters! See our previous Countries of the World posting at Ghana : land of the Gates of No Return ! Greece has so much to offer to a visiting tourist! The… 

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Ghana : land of the Gates of No Return!

November 6, 2014 by Denis 2 Comments

  Ghana COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD  No 69: Ghana, land of the well preserved and restored Cape Coast Castle, one of the “gates of no return” of the infamous Atlantic slave trade. The Republic of Ghana is a presidential constitutional democracy, located in West Africa along the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean. The… 

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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 BonVoyageurs@gmail.com.

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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