Bon Voyage Chairman and co-founder, Alan Wilson, describes a journey aboard the Rocky Mountaineer and how it might fit into a holiday to Western Canada and beyond
Flying into Calgary, Alberta a couple of days ahead of our train ride, you’re struck by how the topography of Western Canada dramatically changes. Its prairie interior stretching across the provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba offers expansive flatlands of rich agricultural soil and vast skies. Then suddenly west of… Read More...
Hidden Trails of Oregon: An immersive first-person journey across America’s wild, weird, and wonder-filled state
Oregon is a firm favourite in the Bon Voyage office and we love nothing more than tailor-making that unique itinerary that encompasses what this great state has to offer. Whether you love hiking, exploring cities, or enjoying natural beauty, Oregon has something for everyone. Keen… Read More...
My trip to Tennessee
“If America had a soundtrack, it would be made in Tennessee. The roots of Blues, Rock n Roll and Gospel all originate here. From the world-famous BB King’s to the Loveless Cafe, I delve into the music, food and people that make Tennessee so iconic.”Jessica Soper March 2023 My… Read More...
Dirty Dancing & Boxing – a fandom trip to the East Coast of America
We pride ourselves here at Bon Voyage on tailor-making holidays for our clients that they will talk about for years to come. We particularly like what we call ‘fandom’ trips where the clients have unique reasons for wanting to travel to North America. Here we share the first in a… Read More...
Happy Thanksgiving
Theresa Wilson is Bon Voyage’s resident Yankee Doodle – hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin! She has also lived in Alaska, Arizona, Kansas and Florida and now calls Winchester, UK home! The fourth Thursday in November is one of the most important and eagerly anticipated holidays in the North American calendar. What’s it… Read More...
America’s most terrifying locations – the places that inspired the movies
Halloween has become a big phenomenon in the UK, gone are the days of makeshift costumes made from your mum’s black bin liners and tin foil. The costumes and parties get more extravagant every year, and as for the displays. This morning I think saw a 6ft spider in my… Read More...
My first NFL game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Buffalo Bills September 18th, 2005 On the eve of the new NFL season our resident office expert on all things American sports blogs about the first time, he went to an NFL game. On a trip to Orlando, Florida during a heat wave… Read More...
My Trip on the American Queen by Sarah Shepherd
When I was asked to go on a trip to the Deep South and spend a few nights on the paddle steamer – the American Queen and then tell you all about it, who was I to say no! I’ve long yearned to sail on the American Queen partly because… Read More...
Fourth of July – why all the fuss?
Theresa Wilson is Bon Voyage’s resident Yankee Doodle Dandy. Here she shares her perspective on the Fourth of July holiday…….. Happy Birthday, America! I’ve now lived in England for 25 years and have fully embraced my adopted country. But if there is one time I really… Read More...
Three Nights in Memphis – immersing myself in all things Elvis
Growing up, music filled our home, particularly the Beatles and the King – Elvis Presley. With the imminent release of the King of Rock n Roll’s biopic, I got thinking back to the time I spent three nights in Memphis on Bon Voyage’s Heritage to Honky Tonk itinerary where… Read More...