FX Excursions

FX Excursions offers the chance for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in destinations around the world.

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a journalist, writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Chesnut is the author of the book Prepare for Departure and publishes his own travel blog, DepartureLevel.com. His writing has appeared in Fodor’s, Forbes Travel Guide, Global Traveler, HuffPost, Miami Herald, Travel + Leisure Mexico, Travelocity, Travel Weekly, TravelPulse, The New York Times bestseller 1,000 Places to See Before You Die and various in-flight magazines. He speaks about travel at a variety of tourism industry events. Follow him on Instagram: @departure_level.
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Plan Unconventional Meetings and Incentives in Iceland’s Extraordinary Landscape

April 2025
Apr 16, 2025

Set your Sights on the Unique and Upscale Hotel Openings of 2023

Class Act 2022
Oct 14, 2022

New York City Shows Off its New Attractions and Hotels

April/May 2022
Apr 29, 2022

Welcome a New Year of LGBTQ+ Travel in 2022

December 2021
Dec 22, 2021

Hospitality Heats Up with New Upscale Properties for 2022

Class Act 2020
Oct 20, 2021

Guadalajara Hums with Mariachi, Tequila, History and Diversity

September 2021
Sep 30, 2021
Leisure Lifestyle 2021
Sep 1, 2021

Get a Glimpse of the Inner Workings of Luxury Hotels

When things run smoothly, the average traveler probably pays little attention to what’s going on behind the scenes at their favorite luxury hotel. And that’s the way it should be. But a quick look at the inner workings reveals a world of planning, training and execution that helps ensure a perfect stay.

A Summer Sojourn Along Europe’s Rivers with AmaWaterways

This summer, elevate your vacation experience with award-winning AmaWaterways. Offering a seamless blend of unparalleled luxury, authentic cultural experiences and unrivaled service, AmaWaterways cruises are the perfect way to uncover the heart of Europe during the sunniest season with itineraries that glide along the continent’s most iconic rivers, including the Danube, the Rhine, the Seine and the Douro.

April/May 2021
May 18, 2021

The World Opens up for LGBTQ+ Vacation Home Buyers

Vacation home ownership has many benefits, and LGBTQ+ globetrotters will find more options than ever in both longtime favorite and newly trending destinations around the globe.