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This week-long cruise encompasses four countries, three capital cities and breath-taking tucked away towns.  Pedal through Vienna, hike to the ruins of Durnstein Fortress and trace The Sound of Music in Salzburg.  Wake to beautiful views each morning and sail away each night sipping a delicious local wine. 

An optional 2-night Pre-cruise stay in Budapest and 3-night Post-cruise stay in Prague are also available.

We are FULL SERVICE BOUTIQUE TRAVEL CONSULTANTS specializing in creating and planning custom river cruses & culinary adventures; along with group cruises and tours exclusively for discerning adults with a love of travel and food.

We have spent the last decade helping people realize their vacation dreams and bringing people together on unforgettable river cruises, and we want to do the same for you.

We give very careful attention to every detail of your itinerary as if you were family, because, to us, you are.

We have cruised on more than 14 European River Cruises (that's more than 3 months on the Rivers), and have spent more than 350 days cruising the oceans.

We have led multiple river cruise groups through the great wine regions of France and Germany and have helped over one hundred guests sail on all the major rivers in Europe: the Danube, Rhine, Rhone, Seine, Saone, Douro, Dordogne & Garonne, Main and Moselle, and even the Chobe River in Botswana and the Irrawaddy in Myanmar. 

We are Master Cruise Counselors certified by Cruise Lines Int'l Assn.; Certified AmaWaterways, Avalon and Viking Cruise Specialists and Certified Travel Associates and Luxury Travel Specialists by the Travel Institute.

Our personal travel experiences, our planning expertise, our careful attention to detail, our trusted relationships and wide-reaching industry connections combined with access to the largest network of suppliers allows us to deliver a high-end customer experience from start to finish.

But what we love most is helping people just like you plan the most extraordinary travel. I think fate brought you here to our website… and one should never fight fate.  Give in to it and let it take you on a wondrous journey, just like the one we'll help you plan.

I mmerse in the local culture of some of the most unique cities in Europe. Explore every corner and savor each local dish. At the end of the day, change the perspective and enjoy the breathtaking views from the comfort of your river cruise cabin, while sipping your favorite local wine.

R iver cruises are a memorable and stress-free way to explore the world in comfort and style. These unforgettable journeys offer magnificent scenery, fabulous cuisine, immersive tours of enchanting destinations, active adventures, and a wide array of enriching experiences.

R iver cruise ships are like small floating boutique hotels sailing on the world’s most beautiful waterways. This highly-inclusive type of sailing focuses on the destinations, with plenty of time at each port of call. Unpack once and relax as spectacular new views, storybook villages, towns, and cities arrive each day.

Y ou will travel in style and comfort through major European cities and quaint villages. All your tours and activities will be included, along with gourmet dining and locally sourced wine and beer included with your meals.

R iver Cruising is simply the most relaxing and enjoyable way to visit multiple countries while only unpacking once.

C ulinary Adventures are not limited to savoring gourmet food created by toque-wearing chefs at Michelin-starred restaurants. They are about unique, authentic and memorable experiences when you travel. They are a way to get to know a city through your taste buds. They are the delicious stories each destination has to tell.

I magine following a Chef through the market and then learning to make Paella in Barcelona, or teasing your taste buds as you learn the art of wine making in Bordeaux. Maybe you want to learn how to make the perfect Beef Bourguignon in the same French culinary school that taught Julia Child? Maybe you’ve dreamed of a pub crawl through Ireland or truffle hunting in Provence? Or perhaps making pasta in Italy or Mango Sticky Rice in Bangkok? Whether it’s a food tour, cooking class, sitting down to dinner with a local resident or dining in a Michelin three-starred restaurant, the possibilities are endless and only limited by your imagination.

The Birth of Bon Vivant Voyages

Holly Serokos and her husband Joe started their first Travel Agency,  Burnt Store Travel,  because of their love of travel and how much they enjoyed planning trips for themselves and their friends.

Applying the dedication and attention to detail she perfected during a 30-year career on Wall Street, she dove right in and began making other peoples’ travel dreams a reality. Holly soon realized that in travel, just like on Wall Street, you need to focus rather than generalize. But it wasn’t until her first river cruise, AmaWaterways’ Colors of Provence , that Holly discovered a new-found passion in River Cruising. Although not her first trip to Europe, or even to the South of France, there was something magical about watching the countryside float by from the sundeck of a river cruise ship. It was relaxing, educational and convivial — and she was hooked! Cruising down the Rhone River under the warm French sunshine, she realized that the delights of River Cruising were something she wanted to share with everyone. River Cruising was simply the most enjoyable and relaxing way to visit multiple countries and enjoy ever-changing views, while only unpacking once.

Holly’s love of River Cruising led her to develop her niche.

But it is her culinary background as a graduate of the French Culinary Institute and her love of all things food and wine which led her to create Bon Vivant Voyages , a division of Burnt Store Travel . With Bon Vivant Voyages, she combines her two passions— Amazing Cruises and Culinary Adventures. Holly understands that her clients want not only to visit a destination, they want to experience it. By combining her personal travel experiences, her planning expertise, her access to the largest network of suppliers and listening to her clients wishes, she is able to turn their dreams into a reality. 

Our mission is SIMPLE:

At Bon Vivant Voyages, we love River Cruising and we love Culinary Travel. We think everyone should experience the magic of cruising the great rivers of Europe, visiting multiple countries and enjoying all the different outstanding cuisines at least once in their lives. 

Our Mission is SIMPLE, we love to travel and we love to help our clients travel. Our penchant for travel is extraordinary and our commitment to exceptional service is unshakable.

Travel is our passion, and you are our priority. We have adopted three phases for the travel experience –

• We strive to make your pre-trip period a stress-less time of learning and anticipation
• We have the resources to provide a vacation that will exceed your expectations
• We are committed to helping you create the memories of a lifetime

We not only want to help you visit your dream destination, but we hope we can spark a desire to visit exciting new places, as well.

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"I have the simplest tastes; I am always satisfied with the best."

My Travel Specialties & Services

My name is Cherie Rose and I handcraft high-end boutique luxury leisure travel for the cutting edge traveler.

I am also your one stop shop for all things lifestyle management. I pride myself on intuitively assisting you to craft your ideal lifestyle. When your lifestyle calls, The Bubbly Bon Vivant answers!

Ida Jackson

What do you get when you cross coaching, astrology and just plain genius with diligent planning and excellent network? The fairy godmother of all things travel, Cherie Rose. If you are working on “embodying your next level”, there are better places to do that than on Zoom. Like, in a five star hotel in Paris with your happy child playing in the spa while you enjoy the luxury amenities privately without disturbing any other guests with the splashing. Or reading by the fireplace in London in a hotel so quirky and inspirational that the poetry just magically arrives in your notebook. Cherie calls herself a travel designer. I say she’s the best thing that’s happened to my business, my art and my marriage. Listen, this is not for you if you enjoy going bargain hunting and over-planning. This is for you if you are wondering whether you should spend your company revenue on travel or more coaching. Why not get two in one? Let me tell you: I am not a digital nomad that can just “jump on a plane.” I have a very picky husband that’s also a wheelchair user. I have a small child and a growing company. Which means planning is hard and finding time to plan is even harder. Enter Cherie. When I hired her, my husband was like: “Sounds nice, but can she actually wheelchair plan?” Two hours into our Paris trip, he was floored. When we arrived at our hotel, and my son was greeted by the perfect toy? Well, it marked the “before and after Cherie-investment”, for sure. If you want someone that can double check, remind you, magically guess your needs and check your birth chart at the same time, this is for you. If you are someone that finds traveling hard, she can make it oh, so soft. If you want to manifest the next level, she’ll bring it. Like, today. In practical terms, a nice note, a great spa credit and a fun surprise waiting for you when you arrive. The only question is: Are you ready for the upgrade? 

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Stacy Holcomb

Luxury, Astrology, and Rock and Roll. These are three of my favorite things and once again you procured the perfect adventure for me. When I talked to you about my solar return and chose Scotland as the place I wanted to be for that return, I knew that once again you'd find accommodations that suited my style. I also knew the transfers would be seamless and that you'd point me in the direction of restaurants and pubs that would appeal especially to me. What I did not know, and only barely dared to hope, is that you could get me a ticket to a sold-out Van Morrison concert in Belfast. It was a huge ask and you came through! You found me a wonderful place to stay within walking distance of the venue, I got to check Van Morrison off my bucket list and from the 9th row - sweet! That jaunt to Belfast kicked off my solar return and the rest of the trip from Edinburgh to Haddington to Ayr was an adventure worthy of a storybook. You are my Magical Fairy Princess and I'll never leave the country without you.

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Patricia Wald-Hopkins

Cherie has set my spirit free with luxury travel the past several years. I have experienced the beauty and elegance of staying in hotels and resorts that I would not have been privy to without her. I am a very busy woman with work and a family and she has never failed to exceed my expectations and help me to remember that as a human being I am here to enjoy my life fully. I highly recommend having Cherie be your luxury travel matchmaker. I have only ever been enriched by the experiences she has curated for me and my family. She attends to every detail with the eye of a connoisseur exquisiteness and fine indulgences that inspire and nourish my body, mind and soul.

About Cherie Rose aka The Bubbly Bon Vivant

Bonjour! I'm Cherie Rose, your go-to travel designer extraordinaire, specializing in crafting bespoke luxury journeys for the discerning modern traveler.

Think of me as your chic little black book, unlocking the doors to custom-tailored travel escapades in all the hotspots. Forget cookie-cutter vacations - I'm here to sprinkle some magic and play matchmaker for your dreamy travel experiences, all perfectly aligned with your unique style.

Beyond my knack for creating unforgettable adventures, you gain access to my exclusive network of VIP relationships with the crème de la crème of the travel industry. Imagine scoring exclusive rates, indulging in VIP perks, and relishing in-the-know experiences. Remember, you can't VIP yourself, but fear not - I can VIP YOU! Get ready to transcend the ordinary and embark on travel escapades that redefine luxury.

Tori French

Cherie! You are an angel. Our trip to Japan was incredible and we can’t thank you enough for all the work you put in. It felt like you were right there with us! From the start you made sure that we had exactly what we wanted in our trip and it made getting around Japan a breeze. From getting a room upgrade to finding the best restaurants you do it all! Without you we wouldn’t have been introduced to so many local foods, drinks, and people. You MADE our trip. You are the best at what you do and we can’t wait to see what you plan for us in the future.

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Working with Cherie was a dream. Throughout the entire process, I felt super supported and heard. I'm really into meditation and all things spiritual. So when we decided to go to Hawaii, I knew I wanted to partake in activities that fed my soul. Only problem was, is that I was having trouble finding activities that felt authentic and grounded rather than super processed and touristy. Cherie came back with an amazing list of services and experiences and helped me book them. Swimming with sea turtles was  an unforgettable experience and the intuitive guidance and healing session she coordinated for me was wonderful. Cherie was incredibly attentive and available throughout our trip. If I needed anything I just texted her and she was immediately responsive and on it! We even had little treats delivered to our room throughout the vacation from Cherie. I just felt so special, taken care of, and loved! Thank you Cherie, for creating and curating such a magical trip for us!!!! You're the best!

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Travel Agents: modern travelers’ new best friends

Specialization in a professional field has never been more relevant than at these times, and when it comes to the travel and tourism industry, a travel agent knows best about anything you need to learn before venturing the world .

If you have had to change your travel plans, especially during 2020, you may know of the complications that arise from processing a refund or adjusting dates.

Something that was evident in the era of COVID-19 is the importance that travel agents have as a source of reliable information —from safety and hygiene regulations in different destinations to the best recommendation of what to visit and where to stay— in addition to be an ally to manage any complication during the journey.

A study cited in The Washington Post , conducted by leading travel technology company Travelport , 33 percent of travelers anticipate an increase in seeking travel advice, including those in the 18 age range. to 38 —which increased to 39 percent, willing to book future trips through an agent.

According to the study, the reasons why people prefer a travel agent:

• They can provide accurate information about security protocols (65%)
• They are able to process a reservation change (23%)
• In case of any inconvenience during the trip, they can offer help (7%)
• It is preferable to have the help of another human being, given the complexity of traveling these days (5%)

Trips are placed among major investments made by a person along the year —together with buying a house or a car—; and the advice of where to invest that money is invaluable. Especially these days when it is a matter of All-or-nothing: either the trip promises to be truly unforgettable, or it is better to remain at home’s safe environment.

And it is perhaps the confidence a travel agent offers about the possibility of making a change if necessary, and feeling the support that they will respond to any eventuality which makes the advice of these professionals more relevant than ever before.

They have the responsibility on their shoulders to reinforce the confidence to travel again , and this work is applauded by Velas Resorts .

Are you a travel agent? You will find our Velas Experts program more than interesting!

Velas Resorts has thought of everything. With the Velas Experts program, you will be able to keep up to date on the new collections of activities, you will have access to seasonal specials, and new inclusions in the services of our hotels and resorts.

Access to relevant information

Deep knowledge about every aspect involved in a trip is the most important aspect foreseen by a traveler today. This program seeks to provide you with all the necessary information and certify your knowledge about the properties and experiences of Velas Resorts.

There is a myriad of sales tools to take your customer’s experience to another level, including everything from regular webinars to keep you up to date with everything that happens on site, and special promotions for you, to product guides and much more.

Not only that! Being a Velas Experts brings incredible benefits . Being one of the most ambitious rewards programs in the industry , you will find the opportunity to increase the number of points accumulated with every booking, as you progress throughout your certifications and level of experience and sales —with three levels to achieve: Expert, Master, and Elite.

The points you accumulate can be exchanged for benefits to pamper your clients , such as VIP amenities during their stay, Spa treatments, and romantic or family dinners. In addition, incredible benefits for you such as cash bonuses and complimentary nights so you can enjoy our resorts first hand.

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Like every reputable rewards program, referring a fellow agent also brings great benefits to you .

Do you want to join this great community? Welcome!

Take a look at everything that revolves around the fascinating world of travel agents here ! Follow Velas Experts on Facebook and Instagram.

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How do you become a luxury travel advisor with Bon Vivant?

Whether you are an experienced travel advisor with an existing book of business and client base, or are new to the travel industry and want to explore how to become a luxury travel advisor, Bon Vivant can be your perfect host agency.

A host agency essentially acts as a liaison between a travel advisor and the travel industry.

We provide the tools and resources for travel advisors like you to grow your travel business while giving you the freedom and flexibility to set your own schedules and grow your own client base.

Who are we looking for?

Bon Vivant is looking for both experienced travel advisors and aspiring luxury travel agents who have a network of potential clients but need an agency through which to book travel and grow their business.

If you are new to the industry, you don’t need any particular experience, but having a love of luxury travel, ideally from your own experience of travelling the world, certainly helps.

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We have access to all the top hotel preferred partner programmes:  Virtuoso , Four Seasons Preferred Partner, Hyatt Prive, Marriott STARs and Luminous, Dorchester Collection Diamond Club, Belmond Bellini Club, Rosewood Elite and many more! Full details  here .

Being a luxury travel advisor with Bon Vivant will give you access to all of these schemes and enable you to offer your clients fantastic benefits with every trip they book through you.

We also have a range of other tools to help you streamline your travel business.

If you are ready to explore the options of joining the team as an independent agent, please email Emyr  here  with a brief description of your level of experience and how you see yourself in the team.

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5 “Secret” Marketing Tactics Travel Agents Aren’t Using

By Emily Matras

“When they zig, you zag.”

This is one of my favorite marketing mantras.

It’s simple — but brilliant.

And all it means is: When everyone else is doing the same thing — posting on FB, snapping pics on Instagram, maybe sending out a monthly e-newsletter — it pays to do something different.

You’ll stand out in a BIG way.

And you’ll have less competition as you do it!

So, in the interest of helping you ZAG, here are 5 travel agency marketing ideas that I see few — if any — travel agents actually using. They aren’t a secret, per se, but they certainly haven’t been embraced by the travel agent community at large yet. Pick just one and run with it:

1) FB Live: 

Today, every travel agent has a T.V. studio at the tips of their fingers. It’s called FB Live. Facebook’s live streaming feature has basically revolutionized marketing for small business owners. Now, you can hop on FB Live to connect in real time to your ideal prospects. If you haven’t used FB Live yet, here are 3 ways travel agents specifically can be using the feature:

• When you’re at a vacation property, hop on FB Live to give your FB followers a tour
• Collect questions from your clients and answer them live on FB Live
• Go live when you need to address big travel news from a travel agents’ perspective (like passport changes, travel advisories, etc)

2) Podcasts:

Too nervous to go live on video? Ease into getting yourself out there by hopping on a podcast. You can start a podcast yourself, or pitch yourself to be a guest on existing podcasts. Plus, podcast listeners are generally more affluent, so this is a great tactic to use if you want to reach higher end prospects.

3) Quizzes:

Quizzes are an incredible tool to use to capture leads, both on your website and on social media. People love taking quizzes — especially about travel! For tips on how you can use quizzes for your travel biz, check out my blog on quizzes  right here .

4) Guest posting:

Similar to pitching yourself to be on a podcast, you can pitch a guest post idea to a blogger and get your byline on their website. Bloggers often welcome guest posters because it helps them keep up with content demands. Guest posting and podcasting are great marketing tactics because they allow you to leverage somebody else’s larger audience to get your message out there!

5) Press Releases:

When’s the last time you engaged in some good ol’ PR? Travel agents tend to forget how important public relations can be for their business. But if you write an engaging press release and send it to the right media contacts (a.k.a. editors at online and print publications), you can create some awesome buzz for your biz! The two times I’ve sent out press releases in the past year, I scored interviews in Travel Weekly . Not sure when or why you’d send out a press release? I lay it all out in this  blog post .

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