FX Excursions

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

Gregory D. McCluney

Greg McCluney has written about wine, spirits, food, travel and restaurants for more than 30 years from his homebases in Atlanta, Georgia, and Tampa Bay, Florida. McCluney has contributed to USA Today, AirTran Arrivals (now Southwest), Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta Magazine, Kansas City Star, Tampa Tribune, Wines & Vines, Tampa Bay Magazine, Tampa Bay Life, the Zagat Guides, James Beard Publications and Atlanta Wine School. McCluney served as associate editor for The Wine Report in Atlanta and wine manager for the south’s largest consumer wine event, WineSouth. He has traveled most of the wine world to research and taste for his reports. One highlight was dinner with Madame la Baron Philippe de Rothschild in Santiago, Chile. McCluney also writes about fly fishing, boating and sailing, with his work appearing in Outdoor LifeTWA Ambassador and Destination Fish. McCluney’s memberships have included Society of Professional Journalists; National Press Club; International Food, Wine & Travel Writers’ Association; Society of Wine Educators; and Society of American Travel Writers. He is currently writing a guide entitled The Pain, Pitfalls and Problems of Retirement in the U.S.


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March 2022
Mar 22, 2022

Anchorage Opens the Door to all that is Wild in Alaska

One of the most remote cities of North America, Anchorage nonetheless sits at the crossroads of continents and proves as unique as the wildlife and glaciers that surround it. At 1,706 square miles, the city spans an area larger than the state of Rhode Island, with a population of just 291,000. With a half-million-acre state park within the municipality, Anchorage offers easy access to outdoor activities like biking, camping, horseback riding, off-roading and snowmobiling.

Discover the Pristine Beauty of the Sporades Islands

Nestled in the northwest Aegean Sea, the Sporades Islands are a hidden gem of Greece, offering breathtaking natural beauty and unique experiences for every traveler. Comprised of four main islands — Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonissos and Skyros — this island cluster is renowned for its lush pine forests, crystal-clear waters and idyllic beaches.

January/February 2022
Feb 9, 2022

Nashville Hums with Cool Tunes and Hip Hot Spots

Nashville, or Music City as it’s known, offers visitors a range of entertainment and nightlife most cities only dream about. The country stars of the future work smaller clubs and bars while the Hall of Famers perform at the Grand Ole Opry, the major hotels and restaurants, and the famous Ryman Auditorium. And unlike many big entertainment cities, live music venues, bars and clubs lie close together near the city center and are surprisingly reasonable and sometimes even free for the price of a cocktail or beer. You can find live music in almost every one of the city’s 20-some neighborhoods.