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VIKING OCEAN CRUISE SHIPS ~ DESIGNED FOR PLEASURE​ !

May 9, 2017 by Lynn Leave a Comment

VIKING OCEAN CRUISE SHIPS ARE DESIGNED FOR PLEASURE​ A Space for Every Taste ​What do you expect from a luxury ocean cruise ship?  ​After a long day of touring on land or even a quiet day at sea, you might be seeking an oasis of calm to relax and rejuvenate, or afternoon japanese tea with… 

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Filed Under: Cruises, Mediterranean Cruises, World's Best Cruises Tagged With: Cruise, Ocean, Ships, Travel, Viking

VIKING OCEAN CRUISES ~ Perfect Ports of Call & Excursions

April 12, 2017 by Lynn 5 Comments

VIKING OCEAN CRUISES ~ Perfect Ports of Call & Excursions In 2015, Viking Ocean Cruises launched its first ocean-going ship, the Viking Star, with an innovative approach to cruising built upon its success on the rivers of this world.  Viking has met with formidable applause from the critics and public alike ever since.  If you… 

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Filed Under: Countries of the World, Croatia, Cruises, Europe, Florence, France, French Riviera, Greece, Italy, Mediterranean Cruises, World's Best Cruises Tagged With: Cruise, Mediterranean, Travel, Viking, Viking Cruises, Viking Ocean Cruises

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

To Russia with Love ~ Cruising Russia with Viking River Cruises

August 21, 2016 by Lynn 1 Comment

St. Basil Cathedral on Red Square in Moscow, 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

Eat like a tsar! Caviar Bar and Restaurant in St. Petersburg Russia

August 13, 2016 by Lynn 4 Comments

Eat like a Tsar! Caviar Bar and Restaurant in St. Petersburg Russia I have very fond memories from my childhood of The Russian Inn in Center City Philadelphia where I was first introduced to Russian cuisine accompanied with some background music and dancing.  Plus my maternal grandmother had come from Russia and often made borscht… 

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Filed Under: Baltic Cruise, Countries of the World, Cruises, Culinary Delights, Europe, Russia, Russia River Cruise Tagged With: caviar, Cruise, Moscow, River, Russia, Saint Petersburg, Travel, Viking, vodka

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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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