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...
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...
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...
Hey! Harleys Aren’t Just for the boys!
She’s an adventurous lady. That’s for sure. But not an adrenaline junkie. Not a barmy thrill-seeking, middle-aged woman who is rebelling against the inexorable slide towards chutney making at the Women’s Institute. It’s just that she’s reached a time in her life when she wants… Read More...
Magic of the Mississippi – Cruising “Ol’ Man River”
Nick Dalton is a travel writer and expert in both cruises and American destinations. Following his recent journey on the American Queen he has kindly allowed Bon Voyage to feature his article that appeared in the Daily Express. I’m sitting on deck hypnotised by the relentless flow of the mighty Mississippi as the paddle steamer American Queen heads upstream. The river must be a mile wide, its banks thick with forest and the air is warm". We are only a few hours from our starting port of Memphis yet the only signs of civilisation are clusters of coal barges heading down to New Orleans. I walk to the stern to watch the giant wheel, powered by piston engines salvaged from a 1932 boat. It’s even more impressive to watch at night through portholes from the Engine Room Bar. Read More...
Magic Of The Mississippi – Cruising Ol’ Man River
Nick Dalton is a travel writer and expert in both cruises and American destinations. Following his recent journey on the American Queen he has kindly allowed Bon Voyage to feature his article that appeared in the Daily Express. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “I’m sitting on deck hypnotised by the relentless flow of the mighty Mississippi as the paddle steamer American Queen heads upstream. "The river must be a mile wide, its banks thick with forest and the air is warm." Read More...
Born to be Wild! Travelling Route 66 on a Harley
Since Billy Connolly and his greasy pony tail cruised along Route 66 on the popular ITV series in 2010, the bike- riding British public simply cannot get enough of Harley Holidays . We recently arranged a Route 66 Harley Holiday for a terrific group of guys from the UK and Phil Colman did a great job of blogging about the trip: He's kindly agreed to let us publish his account of the adventure. Over to you Phil......(far right) Santa Monica Pier - the end of Route 66. Day 1: May 2012. Getting there. OK, so the day had finally come - all packed and ready, say goodbye (and happy birthday to Melanie my wife) with lots of ‘be carefuls’ being offered. Read More...
Route 66 – Escorted Harley Tour
Born To Be Wild! Travelling Route 66 On A Harley Since Billy Connolly and his greasy pony tail cruised along Route 66 on the popular ITV series in 2010, the bike- riding British public simply cannot get enough of Harley Holidays . We recently arranged a Route 66 Harley Holiday for a terrific group of guys from the UK and Phil Colman did a great job of blogging about the trip: He's kindly agreed to let us publish his account of the adventure. Over to you Phil......(far right) Santa Monica Pier - the end of Route 66. Day 1: May 2012. Getting there. OK, so the day had finally come - all packed and ready, say goodbye (and happy birthday to Melanie my wife) with lots of ‘be carefuls’ being offered. Read More...