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Cyprus, the island of love, home to the wine of kings and the king of wines!

August 18, 2014 by Denis Leave a Comment

Cyprus COUNTRY ROLL No 47 : Cyprus, the original island of love. Did you not know that Aphrodite, the goddess of love, was born in Cyprus, just off what is now appropriately called Aphrodite’s Beach. Cyprus is also home to the oldest wine in the world, the sweet dessert wine commandaria. In the 12th century,… 

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Filed Under: Countries of the World, Cyprus, Europe Tagged With: aphrodite, around the world, city breaks, Country, Cyprus, Europe, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, Quebec City, Travel

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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 , IFWTWA and SATW. Wish to connect? Email them at [email protected].

A NEW addition to the BonVoyageurs team is CA-based travel writer and culinary expert Dominique Gagnon, and travel photographer Justin Ellis. By day, Dominique works in marketing and innovation for some of the world's leading food brands, cooking shows, and restaurants, while Justin is a neuroscientist researching early brain development. By night, when not working through The French Laundry cookbook or watching The Great British Bake-Off, they are out looking for inspiration (and joy)!

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