FX Excursions

FX Excursions offers the chance for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in destinations around the world.
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Mar 5, 2023

Leaning Towers of Niles?

On a recent drive through Niles, Illinois, I saw a beautiful sculpture I somehow previously never noticed, a colorful mini-replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. If there was one, there had to be more, and my search was on.

Pick Your Paradise: Experience Bali at 3 Incredible Hotels

Bali is a name synonymous with island bliss. But there is more than just one side to this incredible place. Get a sense for the variety of experiences Bali offers by learning about three hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy® with distinctive opportunities for adventure and relaxation. With the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Card, earn points for free nights at each of these properties.

Dec 4, 2022

Milwaukee’s Sculptures

Whenever I go to Milwaukee, I always think I need to go more often. It's such an underrated, beautiful city and only about 90 minutes from Chicago.

Feb 15, 2022

An Enchanting Oasis in Palm Beach

Earlier this year I took some time to drive across the state of Florida from my home in Sarasota to see some friends staying in Boynton Beach. Although we’d kept in touch via phone, text messages and even Zooms, it had been years since we’d seen each other in person, and I was looking forward to our time together.

Remarkable Medellín

Visiting Medellín in Colombia: The Country of Beauty is like stepping into a fantastic story — literally, as the city in the Western Colombian Andes region inspired Disney’s Encanto. Here, valleys, the world’s tallest palms, vibrant communities, colorful houses, garden-like balconies and more prove reality is more picturesque than anything on film. And it’s especially more tempting following Medellín’s remarkable transformation, shedding its troubled past and reawakening as a city of innovation, art, cultural richness, modern infrastructure, thriving tourism and resiliency.

Jun 27, 2021

Big Things in a Small Town

For a small town, Casey, Illinois, has a lot of large things to offer. Specifically, 12 things are recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest in the world.