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...
Three days in San Francisco
The people of San Francisco are unapologetic, open-minded, freethinkers. Only in San Francisco are you met at the airport by a 28-pound rabbit named ‘Alex the Great.’ along with his fellow Wag Brigade made up of adorable dogs and a pig called Lilou, helping travellers to forget about their worries… Read More...
Deep South Solo – a hosted Bon Voyage holiday for single travellers
Travelling solo is a growing trend but it doesn’t have to mean travelling alone. For those with a sense of their own adventure, Bon Voyage’s resident American, Theresa Wilson hosted a special one-off 11-night trip to America’s Deep South. “We took in the magical cities of Nashville, Memphis and New… Read More...
Charleston, South Carolina – ‘America’s Best Small City’*
Read Bill Bryson’s classic travelogue ‘The Lost Continent’ (Secker and Warburg) and you will find he can be both hilarious and rude about certain places in America. He pours affectionate scorn on his home town of Des Moines, Iowa and is none too complimentary about Carbondale, Illinois. But when his… Read More...
Nevada and Highway 50 – America’s Loneliest Road
Bon Voyage credo number one: A perfectly crafted fly/drive holiday should be one of contrasts. Busy cities balanced with gorgeous scenery; days when you’re on the move and time to relax and contemplate; waterfront views and the open road. You get the idea. Lake Tahoe to Las Vegas via Highway… Read More...
Six Women, Six States, Six Days
Led by our resident American, Theresa Wilson and Sales Manager, Joanna Still, the Bon Voyage Six set off on a 1,000-mile familiarisation trip. Individual members of the Bon Voyage sales team travel throughout the year to the US and Canada on visits organised by state and province tourist offices. … Read More...
9 Tips for Planning a Family Holiday to the USA
Don’t panic! If taking children to a different country sends shivers down your spine, just relax. The less you panic and the more organised you get, the easier things will be. The great thing about a family holiday to America is that the country as a whole is well… Read More...
Hawaiian Hula – Everything You Ever Wanted to Know.
Ever seen Hula dancers and wondered about what all of the gestures and movement signify? Here’s everything you ever wanted to know from our friends at Fairmont Hotels, owners of some of our favourite hotels in the Hawaiian Islands! Click for more info on your perfect, tailor-made, Hawaii holiday… Read More...
5 Top Honeymoon Destinations in the USA for 2017
America honeymoon ideas and inspiration for the trip of a lifetime, with destinations including Hawaii, New York and California. A honeymoon is a once-in-a-lifetime trip, marking the start of an exciting new chapter in life, and typically the end of a lot of wedding planning! The destination you choose for… Read More...
The top 10 restaurants in the USA for foodies
Do you take the time to consider the best places to eat before you even get around to booking your holiday? Is the food a key priority for you when you head abroad? If so, the USA is the place to go. A haven for any self-confessed foodie,… Read More...