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Fine Dining at The Broadmoor’s Romantic Penrose Room

October 7, 2017 by Lynn 2 Comments

Chef de Cuisine Maxwell Robbins’ Divine Tasting Menu at the Broadmoor’s Romantic Penrose Room! Maxwell Robbins, Chef de Cuisine at The Broadmoor‘s award-winning fine dining signature restaurant, the Penrose Room, has impeccable credentials.  A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y., Robbins interned under culinary legend Eric Ripert of Le Bernardin, and… 

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The Broadmoor ~ One of the Finest Resorts in the World

September 6, 2017 by Lynn 1 Comment

The Broadmoor ~ for the Ultimate Resort Experience Are you looking for a long luxurious getaway weekend?  Or perhaps the ideal spot to celebrate a special occasion with your family?  Or maybe you are seeking the ultimate in adventure experiences.   And who would not be interested in superb food and wines along with lots of… 

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Oyster Box Hotel in South Africa … Memorable in Most Every Way

January 17, 2017 by Lynn 3 Comments

THE OYSTER BOX HOTEL IN SOUTH AFRICA … MEMORABLE IN MOST EVERY WAY Our three-day trip with Rovos Rail which began in Pretoria ended in South Africa’s popular coastal city of Durban.  Just a short ride from the rail station and we arrived at our hotel situated on the glorious Umhlanga Rocks Beach in the… 

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The Historic Coopmanhuijs Boutique Hotel & Spa

December 19, 2016 by Lynn 1 Comment

THE HISTORIC COOPMANHUIJS BOUTIQUE HOTEL & SPA In the heart of the historic town of Stellenbosch situated in the heart of South Africa’s spectacular ​​Stellenbosch wine country​ is an historic gem of a hotel, Coopmanhuijs Boutique Hotel & Spa.  Originally built in 1713 as one of the first manor homes in Stellenbosch, Coopmanhuijs underwent a… 

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Fairlawns Hotel in Johannesburg ~ Ideal Gateway to South Africa

October 7, 2016 by Lynn 11 Comments

The Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa in Johannesburg, South Africa. The pull to return to Africa was strong.  We had been on an unforgettable trip to Kenya and Tanzania almost four years ago, one that still conjures up a string of enchanting memories every time we see the photos from our trip flip through our… 

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Israel’s Legendary King David Hotel

July 11, 2016 by Lynn 3 Comments

King David Hotel, Jerusalem Israel

The King David Hotel in Jerusalem, the most famous hotel in Israel in the most historic city in the world! Walking into the historic King David Hotel overlooking the Old City of Jerusalem is like taking a giant step back into history. The 20-foot high ceiling and elegant furnishings evoke a bygone era of grandeur,… 

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Le Guanahani, exquisite resort on très chic St. Barth

March 19, 2016 by Lynn 4 Comments

Le Guanahani an exquisite resort on tres chic St Barth

Le Guanahani Resort on St Barth     Have you ever happened upon a place while traveling and felt an instant attraction, a strong desire to return and enjoy its pleasures?  Well that is exactly what happened to Denis and me while driving in our open-air jeep around the très chic island of St. Barthélemy, otherwise known… 

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Athenaeum Hotel, Your Luxury Home in London

December 4, 2015 by Denis and Lynn Gagnon 3 Comments

According to Forbes and other sources, London has become the most visited city in the world.  If you are one of the many planning to travel there, let us recommend a charming boutique hotel which is reputed to be the essence of “Englishness” … discreet, personal, friendly, interesting, lavish, down-to-earth, brilliantly managed and with its… 

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Oberoi Hotel chain in India deserves a six-star rating!

April 7, 2014 by Denis 11 Comments

During our recent three-week trip to India, we toured a vast area of northern and central India and the large distances meant having to change hotels every two days. This allowed us to experience and compare different hotel experiences in a short amount of time. We stayed at hotels of each of several major luxury… 

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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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