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AN ODE TO THE CHARMING OLD CITY OF QUEBEC

November 29, 2016 by Lynn 6 Comments

An Ode to the Charming Old City of Quebec, the Most European City in North America If you have not yet been to Quebec City, the most European city in the northern hemisphere (outside of Europe of course) and the capital of the Canadian province of Québec, prepare to be charmed. What you have come… 

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Filed Under: Canada, Countries of the World, N. America Tagged With: Canada, luxury, Quebec, Quebec City, Travel

Spectacular Paris & Normandie AmaWaterways Cruise

November 20, 2016 by Lynn 5 Comments

SPECTACULAR PARIS & NORMANDIE AMAWATERWAYS CRUISE   Ever since I saw the incomparable Audrey Hepburn remark that “Paris is always a good idea” in the original version of the movie Sabrina, I have been a believer. I have lived twice in France, traveled there regularly on business, and then returned many times for pleasure … and I do… 

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Filed Under: Countries of the World, Cruises, Europe, France, France Seine River Cruise, Paris Tagged With: AMAWaterways, Cruise, luxury, Normandie, Travel

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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Filed Under: Africa, Countries of the World, South Africa Tagged With: luxury, South Africa, Stellenbosch, Travel, wine

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

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

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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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].

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