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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

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

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

Yacht Cruising the Caribbean with Windstar Cruises

March 2, 2016 by Lynn 6 Comments

Yacht Cruising the Caribbean in luxury with Windstar Cruises

Looking for that perfect getaway to de-stress, relax and revitalize? And would you like to be pampered like royalty and sleep like a baby on your trip? Are you intrigued by the fast growing world of luxury yacht cruising? Then I have the perfect recommendation … take an intimate Windstar cruise where the ratio of staff to… 

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Filed Under: Caribbean, Caribbean Cruises, Countries of the World, Cruises, N. America, World's Best Cruises Tagged With: Caribbean, Cruise, Windstar, Yacht, Yacht Cruising

World’s best cruises : South East Asia Cruise

September 16, 2015 by Denis 4 Comments

Bangkok - a fascinating part of a typical South East Asia cruise itinerary !

An increasingly popular cruise among ocean cruise lovers is the two-week South East Asia cruise, which typically starts or ends in Singapore or Hong Kong, and includes stops in Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City and Halong Bay (Hanoi) as well as a number of other ports of call along the South East Asia coastline. The… 

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Filed Under: Cruises, South East Asia Cruise, World's Best Cruises Tagged With: Azamara, Cruise, Oceania, Silversea, South East Asia Cruise

The Best of Viking River Cruises - Part II

July 24, 2015 by Lynn 7 Comments

Viking River Cruises - Viking Longship on the Danube River in Budapest

See the first part of this article here: The Best of Viking River Cruises - Part I VIKING LONGSHIP: ​The design and layout of the Viking Longships, the latest ships of Viking River Cruises, is simply awesome. Engineered and designed for maximum comfort, socializing, unobstructed viewing, and ease of traffic flow, the Viking Longship is a… 

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Filed Under: Cruises, Danube River Cruise Tagged With: city breaks, cruises, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, Quebec City, Viking River Cruises

The Best of Viking River Cruises - Part I

July 15, 2015 by Lynn 14 Comments

Viking River Cruises red shirt greeter (photo chriscruises.com)

In May, we had the distinct pleasure of being guests on board the Viking Tor Longship for a Viking River Cruise down the Danube river from Nuremberg to Budapest. We have cruising experience dating back to the mid-1980’s, but this was our first river cruise in Europe. Since river cruising has become a very… 

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Filed Under: Cruises, Danube River Cruise Tagged With: city breaks, cruises, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, Quebec City, Viking River Cruises

Viking River Cruises : best designed cabins afloat!

June 24, 2015 by Denis 12 Comments

Viking River Cruises veranda cabin

Viking River Cruises has been investing heavily in new ships with the launch of no fewer than 40 new river cruise Longships since 2012, all fairly identical 190-passenger ships. Recently, we were guests on one of those ships, the Viking Longship Tor, for an eight-day cruise down the Danube River from Nuremberg to Budapest. We… 

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Filed Under: Countries of the World, Cruises, Danube River Cruise, Europe, Open Seas Tagged With: city breaks, Countries of the World, Cruise, cruises, Danube, Joie de vivre, Longships, luxury escapes, Quebec City, Viking River Cruises

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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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