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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

Jose Cuervo tequila distillery – the best of Mexico!

May 18, 2015 by Lynn 12 Comments

Jose Cuervo La Rojena distillery in Tequila Mexico

Recently, my husband and I were invited to tour the original Tequila distillery, the Jose Cuervo La Rojena, in the town of Tequila located in Jalisco, Mexico.  . I arrived at La Rojena a skeptic, with low expectations for the tour as I have not been a fan of Tequila.  But throughout the course of the… 

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Filed Under: Countries of the World, Mexico Tagged With: around the world, city breaks, cruises, Jose Cuervo, luxury escapes, Mexico, Quebec City, Tequila

Velas Vallarta Resort – The best of Puerto Vallarta!

May 13, 2015 by Lynn 12 Comments

Velas Vallarta Resort in Puerto Vallarta - Oceanfront Terrace view

Are you looking for an ideal tropical paradise for an upcoming vacation? One with a 10-acre pristine sandy beach, superb food, a fabulous spa and fitness center, a nearby 18-hole championship golf course, yoga and tennis, a choice of three swimming pools with pool activities and tranquil waterfalls, and gorgeous lush vegetation? How about a… 

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Filed Under: City Breaks, Hotels, Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Uncategorized, Velas Vallarta - Puerto Vallarta Tagged With: city breaks, cruises, luxury escapes, Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Quebec City, Velas Vallarta, weekend getaway

Border search exception : confiscating your cellphone is legal!

January 2, 2014 by Denis 6 Comments

Border Search Exception. International travelers, be forewarned: the US federal court decision announced on New Year’s Eve did not seem to attract a lot of attention, but its impact should be of interest to all of you. The court upheld the government’s right, at the borders, to inspect and copy the contents of travelers’ laptops… 

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Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, … the smart way to travel!

December 3, 2013 by Denis 15 Comments

Global Entry. A few years ago, I was coming back from overseas into the US and was waiting in line for my turn to go thru passport control at the airport.  While hundreds of us were standing around waiting, we could see a few travelers head to a row of ATM-looking machines on the side… 

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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 [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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