Eze is magical, and if you go to France’s spectacular Côte d’Azur (aka “French Riviera”), the village of Eze should be one of your top 5 must-do outings! We first discovered Eze during a 3-week family vacation on the Côte in 2013 … an instant coup de foudre! So naturally, this year’s family vacation once…
Velas Vallarta Resort - The best of Puerto Vallarta!
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…
Luxury weekend getaway to London!
How would you spend a weekend getaway in London? That very question was posed to us by Virgin Atlantic, which challenged us to design a dream itinerary for two days of gallivanting in London, one of the world’s most exciting and attraction-rich cities, and a favorite of BonVoyageurs since we first moved to the Greater…
Skyroam Hotspot: don’t venture abroad without it!
Skyroam Hotspot: don’t venture abroad without it! . If you’re an experienced frequent traveler, like me, who considers yourself a very “connected” person, then this posting is for you. Now that the internet has become an integral part of our daily lives, I would not think of venturing abroad without bringing my own internet connection…
Halong Bay : A nature lover’s paradise!
Halong Bay in Vietnam, a nature lover’s paradise! Did you ever dream of being in a James Bond style exotic location? If exotic and dramatic natural beauty appeal to you on a grand scale, than make sure to include Halong Bay in Quang Ninh Province of northern Vietnam, in your travel plans. Encompassing an impressive…
Singapore : Should you go to Singapore?
Singapore : Should you go to Singapore? . As we sail away from Singapore where we managed to have 2 fascinating tours in the space of 33 hours despite major jet lag after 28 hours of travel, I can summarize our experience in one word - awesome! Yes, you should go and here’s why ……
My lifelong affair with Spaghetti alla Carbonara!
In 1968, Time Life Books released a new book about cooking, “Recipes from Italy”. Up until then, my idea of Italian food did not extend much further than veal piccata, spaghetti with meatballs, or pepperoni pizza. But my girlfriend was intent on becoming a good cook, and, following carefully the instructions from the book, she…
Ethiopia: the ancient home of Lake Tana, the source of the Blue Nile !
Ethiopia COUNTRY ROLL No 59: Ethiopia, the ancient home of Lake Tana, the source of the Blue Nile! Stay tuned to BonVoyageurs.com for more Countries of the World as we share our joie de vivre from around the world. Luxury escapes and city breaks to Quebec City, New York, Washington, Buenos Aires. In…
Ecuador : Amazon jungle, Andes mountains, Galápagos!
Ecuador COUNTRY ROLL No 53 : Ecuador, the real zero-longitude Middle of the World, is a true paradise for outdoor lovers. From the Amazon jungle to the Andes mountains to the off-shore Galápagos Islands, Ecuador offers a unique world of exotic sights and wildlife. Stay tuned to BonVoyageurs.com for more Countries of the World…
Summertime dog sled ride in Skagway, Alaska!
Skagway . Alaska’s famous wildlife makes for superb viewing, but give me a well-trained pack of Alaskan sled dugs for a summer wheeled sled ride and then some puppies for cuddling to complete the Alaskan native “animal” experience. Mix in some spectacular mountain views and some Alaskan tall tales, and you have a very memorable…