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Viking Ocean Cruises Room Service Menu

October 26, 2019 by Denis Leave a Comment

Viking Ocean Cruises Room Service Menu Whenever I am considering eating out at a new restaurant, I go online and try to check out the menu. Similarly, whenever I am considering going on a cruise, I go online and try to check out the restaurant and room service menus. All too often, I have found… 

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Filed Under: Caribbean Cruises, Cruises, World's Best Cruises Tagged With: Cruise, Food, menu, room service, Travel

Basel ~ For the love of Art, History & Gastronomy

July 15, 2017 by Lynn Leave a Comment

BASEL, for the love of Art, History, & Gastronomy For years the Swiss city of Basel has been closely associated in my mind with two famous and fabulous exports, Art Basel and Roger Federer.  If you are an art connoisseur, you know of the first export, and if you love tennis, you are for sure a… 

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Filed Under: Basel, City Breaks, Countries of the World, Cruises, Europe, Rhine River Cruise, Switzerland Tagged With: Bale, Basel, Cruise, Rhine, Switzerland, Travel

EARLY SUMMER ON THE RHINE WITH AMAWATERWAYS​

July 4, 2017 by Lynn 2 Comments

EARLY SUMMER ON THE RHINE WITH AMAWATERWAYS​ Switzerland, France, Germany and The Netherlands ​Summer came early this year in the heart of Europe and we were there with AmaWaterways to enjoy it.  The landscape was green, the flowers were in bloom, and the sun was shining … a lot.  Mid-May, slightly prior to peak season… 

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Filed Under: Countries of the World, Cruises, Europe, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Rhine River Cruise, Switzerland Tagged With: AMAWaterways, Cruise, France, Germany, Netherlands, Rhine, River, Switzerland, Travel

VIKING OCEAN CRUISE SHIPS ~ DESIGNED FOR PLEASURE​ !

May 9, 2017 by Lynn Leave a Comment

VIKING OCEAN CRUISE SHIPS ARE DESIGNED FOR PLEASURE​ A Space for Every Taste ​What do you expect from a luxury ocean cruise ship?  ​After a long day of touring on land or even a quiet day at sea, you might be seeking an oasis of calm to relax and rejuvenate, or afternoon japanese tea with… 

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Filed Under: Cruises, Mediterranean Cruises, World's Best Cruises Tagged With: Cruise, Ocean, Ships, Travel, Viking

VIKING OCEAN CRUISES ~ Perfect Ports of Call & Excursions

April 12, 2017 by Lynn 5 Comments

VIKING OCEAN CRUISES ~ Perfect Ports of Call & Excursions In 2015, Viking Ocean Cruises launched its first ocean-going ship, the Viking Star, with an innovative approach to cruising built upon its success on the rivers of this world.  Viking has met with formidable applause from the critics and public alike ever since.  If you… 

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Filed Under: Countries of the World, Croatia, Cruises, Europe, Florence, France, French Riviera, Greece, Italy, Mediterranean Cruises, World's Best Cruises Tagged With: Cruise, Mediterranean, Travel, Viking, Viking Cruises, Viking Ocean Cruises

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

Start or Finish your Alaska Cruise Tour on land!

February 7, 2017 by Denis 2 Comments

Start or finish your Alaska Cruise Tour on land! Are you considering taking an Alaska Cruise?  After all, the Alaska cruise is on the bucket list of most American tourists … and for good reason.  It is a glorious adventure in one of the world’s last unspoiled regions.  You can get a glimpse of Alaska… 

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Filed Under: Alaska Cruise, Animal Adventures, Countries of the World, Cruises, N. America, USA Tagged With: Alaska, Alaska Cruise Tour, Cruise, Denali, Travel

Spectacular Paris & Normandie AmaWaterways Cruise

November 20, 2016 by Lynn 5 Comments

SPECTACULAR PARIS & NORMANDIE AMAWATERWAYS CRUISE   Ever since I saw the incomparable Audrey Hepburn remark that “Paris is always a good idea” in the original version of the movie Sabrina, I have been a believer.  I have lived twice in France, traveled there regularly on business, and then returned many times for pleasure … and I do… 

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Filed Under: Countries of the World, Cruises, Europe, France, France Seine River Cruise, Paris Tagged With: AMAWaterways, Cruise, luxury, Normandie, Travel

Our extraordinary land and sea Alaska Cruise !

November 14, 2016 by Denis 3 Comments

Following my return from a recent land and sea Alaska cruise with Princess Cruises, I received a thank you letter from my brother Louis-Simon, who had accompanied me on the trip.  Dr. Louis-Simon Gagnon is not only a well-known medical doctor in our hometown of Quebec City, but he also happens to be a very… 

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Filed Under: Alaska Cruise, Countries of the World, Cruises, N. America, USA, World's Best Cruises Tagged With: Alaska, Alaska Cruise, Cruise, Princess, Princess Cruises, Travel

Moscow: Now a World-Class Destination

October 2, 2016 by Denis 6 Comments

Moscow may not yet be considered one of the top 10 destination cities in Europe for tourist travelers but it is well on its way to becoming one of its most fascinating destinations. We recently visited Moscow at the end of a marvelous and eye-opening cruise, Waterways of the Tsars with Viking River Cruises.  We toured St…. 

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Filed Under: Countries of the World, Cruises, Europe, Russia, Russia River Cruise Tagged With: city, Cruise, destination, luxury, Moscow, Russia, Travel, Viking

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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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