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Ideal New England getaway ~ Emerson Inn by the Sea

June 24, 2016 by Lynn 7 Comments

Emerson Inn by the Sea in Rockport Massachusetts

IDEAL NEW ENGLAND GETAWAY ~ Emerson Inn by the Sea Seeking an escape from heat and humidity to an oasis of calm where sea breezes keep you comfortable during the day and refresh you at night, we went to the Emerson Inn By The Sea in Rockport, Massachusetts for a 3-day retreat from big-city life. … 

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Filed Under: Countries of the World, Emerson Inn by the Sea - Rockport, Hotels, Luxury Escapes, N. America, New England, USA Tagged With: emerson inn, luxury, new england, Travel, weekend getaway

Traveling This Summer? Get WiFi Anywhere For Your Next Trip (GIVEAWAY)

June 24, 2016 by Denis 6 Comments

WiFi Anywhere : Skyroam Global Hotspot providing internet access at Ferdinand Marcos' summer house in the Philippines

Traveling This Summer? Get WiFi Anywhere For Your Next Trip (GIVEAWAY) As a frequent traveler, internet access is incredibly important to me. I would not think of venturing abroad without my own internet connection. For quite some time now, I have relied on the Skyroam Global Hotspot to keep me connected around the world! In… 

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Filed Under: Travel Tips Tagged With: hotspot, internet, luxury, skyroam, Travel, travel tips, wifi anywhere

The multi-faceted and beguiling Tel Aviv Beach !

June 20, 2016 by Denis 8 Comments

Tel Aviv Beach : Another facet of the Tel Aviv Beach

The multi-faceted and beguiling Tel Aviv Beach ! Young and vibrant Tel Aviv boasts some of the finest beaches not only in all of the Mediterranean, but also in the whole world, according to National Geographic. No wonder that Vogue Magazine recently advised its million plus readers to make Tel Aviv their next Mediterranean vacation…. 

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Filed Under: City Breaks, Countries of the World, Israel, Luxury Escapes, Middle East, Tel Aviv Tagged With: Beach, Israel, luxury, Tel Aviv, Travel

Technion – The Art & Heart of Technical Innovation

June 11, 2016 by Lynn 8 Comments

Technion : Technion Campus Overlooking Haifa City and Bay

TECHNION – THE ART & HEART OF TECHNICAL INNOVATION Just like a visit to England for me includes a visit to the country’s famous seats of higher learning, Oxford and Cambridge, and a visit to Paris includes a visit to the Quartier Latin and the Sorbonne, so a visit to Israel includes a visit to… 

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

Favorite Israel Vacation Experiences – part one

June 3, 2016 by Lynn 3 Comments

Favorite Israel Vacation Experiences : Douzan Restaurant in Haifa

FAVORITE ISRAEL VACATION EXPERIENCES – part one When you think of a trip to Israel, what comes to mind?  Traditionally, Israel has been recognized worldwide as the “Holy Land”, a top destination for many people from around the world to explore the roots of their religion.  Then there are the archaeological and history buffs coming… 

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

Puerto Vallarta Favorite Experiences

May 28, 2016 by Lynn 9 Comments

Puerto Vallarta Favorite Experiences : Cafe Des Artistes - Jardin

In my previous posting on “Puerto Vallarta”, I focused on how the city’s vibrant cultural and historical identity and natural beauty, combined with the talented and devoted locals, provide the ultimate authentic Mexican beach vacation. When you are ready to leave the beach and the relaxing comfort of your hotel, here are some of the enriching… 

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Filed Under: City Breaks, Countries of the World, Luxury Escapes, Mexico, N. America, Puerto Vallarta Tagged With: luxury, Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Travel

Puerto Vallarta – An Authentic Mexican Paradise

May 22, 2016 by Lynn 7 Comments

Puerto Vallarta - An Authentic Mexican Paradise

    We first discovered Puerto Vallarta in the early 1980’s when my husband and I were living in Puebla, Mexico.  It had become famous, or perhaps I should say “infamous”, during John Huston’s 1963 filming of The Night of the Iguana in Mismaloya, a small village just south of Puerto Vallarta.  Thanks to the steamy romance of… 

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Filed Under: City Breaks, Countries of the World, Mexico, N. America, Puerto Vallarta Tagged With: luxury, Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Travel

The Israeli Breakfast – Best in the world !

May 15, 2016 by Lynn 40 Comments

Israeli Breakfast : Cakes

The Israeli breakfast best in the world? I expected to be enthused by the Israeli culinary scene, but I never expected to be excited by “breakfast”.  I’ve never been a breakfast person … not until I arrived in Israel. Unlike my husband, I have never woken up eager to run into the shower and head… 

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Filed Under: City Breaks, Countries of the World, Culinary Delights, Israel, Luxury Escapes, Middle East, Tel Aviv Tagged With: breakfast, Israel, luxury, Travel

Travel essentials for the frequent world traveler

March 27, 2016 by Denis 13 Comments

Travel Essentials for the frequent world traveler : Travel Vest, Hidden Cargo Pants and Waterproof Hiking Shoes at the Taj Mahal in Agra India

Life is moving at an accelerated pace in the 21st century, and the art of travel is no exception.  Nowadays, I consider that there are at least five travel essentials for the frequent world traveler, each of which now accompanies me on every single one of my trips overseas. They represent the evolutionary result of… 

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Filed Under: Travel Tips Tagged With: luxury, Travel

Dining under the Stars with Windstar Cruises !

March 11, 2016 by Lynn 5 Comments

Dining under the stars with Windstar Cruises !

Imagine you are on board a small Windstar Cruises sailing cruise ship in the Caribbean.  You have left your home up north in the dead of winter and you are seeking to enjoy the pleasures of life offered by the warmth of the Caribbean.  What would your ideal evening be like? . Let me propose… 

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Filed Under: Caribbean, Caribbean Cruises, Countries of the World, Cruises, Culinary Delights, N. America, Open Seas Tagged With: city breaks, Cruise, luxury, luxury escapes, Travel, Windstar

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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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