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Delaire Graff Indochine in Stellenbosch South Africa

October 14, 2016 by Lynn 8 Comments

DINNER AT DELAIRE GRAFF ESTATE’S INDOCHINE RESTAURANT IN STELLENBOSCH SOUTH AFRICA Our first wine experience in South Africa’s famous Stellenbosch wine region is a dinner with wine pairings at Indochine, the fine dining restaurant at the magnificent Delaire Graff Estate. Our reservation is at 8pm, but we arrive early to have some time to visit this… 

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Filed Under: Africa, Countries of the World, Culinary Delights, South Africa Tagged With: Delaire, Graff, Indochine, luxury, South Africa, Travel

Travel back in time with Rovos Rail in South Africa

October 12, 2016 by Lynn 8 Comments

TRAVEL BACK IN TIME WITH ROVOS RAIL IN SOUTH AFRICA FROM THE CAPITAL PRETORIA TO THE COASTAL GEM CITY OF DURBAN What are you looking for when you start dreaming about your next vacation?  If you yearn for an escape from the 24/7 world of the 21st century, and if you are looking for a relaxing… 

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Filed Under: Africa, Countries of the World, Luxury Escapes, Rovos Rail, South Africa Tagged With: luxury, rail, Rovos, South Africa, train, Travel

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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Filed Under: Africa, Countries of the World, Fairlawns Boutique Hotel - Johannesburg, South Africa Tagged With: Africa, Fairlawns, Hotel, luxury, 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

Vacationing in Israel – The Hotel Scene

August 28, 2016 by Lynn Leave a Comment

    Are you looking for a top vacation destination on the Mediterranean?  One with great weather, splendid beaches, top chefs cooking for a new culinary elite, world-class museums, concert halls, and theatres, maybe adventure travel for yourselves or your kids, a swinging night-life scene, and a history that dates back more than 3,000 years? … 

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Filed Under: City Breaks, Countries of the World, Hotels, Israel, King David Hotel - Jerusalem, Middle East, Tel Aviv Tagged With: dan, Hotels, inbal, Israel, Jerusalem, King David, luxury, scots, Tel Aviv, Travel

To Russia with Love ~ Cruising Russia with Viking River Cruises

August 21, 2016 by Lynn 1 Comment

The beautiful and historic city of Yaroxlavl on the Volga River in Russia

TO RUSSIA WITH LOVE … Cruising from St. Petersburg to Moscow with Viking River Cruises Why should you go to Russia?  You may well have some concerns … Is the country safe enough?   How would you communicate where little English is spoken?  What is the best way to travel in this vast country?  Do the Russian… 

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

GRAND CAFÉ DR. ZHIVAGO … A Favorite of Moscow’s new elite

August 16, 2016 by Lynn 4 Comments

MOSCOW … Birthday Luncheon at the Ultra-Modern Grand Café Dr. Zhivago The home turf of the new Russian elite, Moscow, is seeing more and more elite establishments opening up to cater to their discriminating needs.  Plus there is an explosive interest in sourcing locally and focusing on the best of Russia.  One of these “new… 

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Filed Under: Countries of the World, Cruises, Culinary Delights, Europe, Russia, Russia River Cruise Tagged With: Cafe, Cruise, luxury, Moscow, River, Russia, Travel, Viking, zhivago

La Regence – Best of Jerusalem Restaurants !

July 31, 2016 by Lynn 5 Comments

La Regence fine dining restaurant at King David Hotel in Jerusalem Israel

La Regence – Best of Jerusalem Restaurants – Gastronomy with a World-Class View! Israel may be famous for its spectacular breakfasts and fabulous street food, but we’ve been hearing so much buzz over Israel’s relatively new breed of top chefs that we decided we needed to experience the upscale food scene for ourselves.  Since we… 

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Filed Under: Countries of the World, Culinary Delights, Israel, Middle East Tagged With: Israel, Jerusalem, kosher, luxury, Regence, Restaurant, Travel

The joys of walking Jerusalem !

July 17, 2016 by Denis 5 Comments

The joys of walking Jerusalem - a street in the Nahalat Shiva neighborhood

On our most recent visit to Israel, we discovered the joys of walking the city of Jerusalem, both the old as well as the newer parts of the city. We had not previously realized how walkable Jerusalem really is until we decided to spend a full week in Jerusalem and walk its central residential neighborhoods…. 

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Filed Under: Countries of the World, Israel, Luxury Escapes, Middle East Tagged With: Israel, Jerusalem, luxury, Travel

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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Filed Under: Countries of the World, Hotels, Israel, King David Hotel - Jerusalem, Luxury Escapes, Middle East Tagged With: Hotel, Israel, Jerusalem, King David, luxury, Travel

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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 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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