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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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Cape Peninsula ~ The Most Scenic Drive in the World

December 23, 2016 by Denis and Lynn Gagnon 6 Comments

Cape Peninsula

Cape Peninsula, The Most Scenic Drive in the World Our three-week visit to South Africa ended on a high-note … literally!  On a clear, sunny afternoon we enjoyed a narrated helicopter flip from Cape Town over the gorgeous Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, nature’s awesome Table Mountain, the upscale coastal suburbs of Green Point and Sea… 

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Filed Under: Africa, Countries of the World, South Africa Tagged With: Cape, cape town, luxury, Peninsula, South Africa, Travel

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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The Graceful Elegance of Cape Grace Hotel

December 16, 2016 by Lynn 3 Comments

THE GRACEFUL ELEGANCE OF CAPE GRACE HOTEL The moment ​we​ walked into the Cape Grace Hotel in Cape​ Town​, South Africa,​ I ​sensed we had entered a world of personalized​ service​, ​refinement​ and​ ​quiet ​elegance​​​ one might expect in a top-drawer luxury boutique hotel.  We were invited to sit down ​at the reception desk​, ​offered… 

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Stellenbosch ~ South Africa’s Glorious Wine Country

October 16, 2016 by Lynn 10 Comments

STELLENBOSCH, South Africa’s Glorious Wine Country When you think of South African wines, what comes to mind?  We recently returned from South Africa’s Western Cape province, renowned for its beautiful rolling hillsides, dramatic mountain ridges, and magnificent seaside routes with their breathtaking views.  The heart of this strikingly beautiful province is known as the Cape Winelands, and… 

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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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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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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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