FX Excursions

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

Share Miles with Family and Friends with United Airlines

As you look ahead to winter travel, United Airlines and its MileagePlus loyalty program introduced MileagePlus miles pooling, which allows members to contribute and combine miles into a joint account. Groups of up to five members can now share and redeem miles in one linked account. As the first and only major U.S. airline to offer this feature, United also allows any MileagePlus member, whether relatives or close friends, to be in a pool with other members.

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Jul 25, 2024

Discover Hvar, Croatia’s, Best-Kept Secrets

While Hvar, Croatia, is best known for its marinas, beaches and clubs, this Croatian island teems with undiscovered oceanic and gastronomic experiences you might otherwise not know about. Taste wine in an underground cellar, dine amongst hidden restaurants on uninhabited islands, indulge in tastings from a 2,500-year-old olive tree and more.

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Jul 24, 2024

The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas Reveals New Hospitality Design

The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas hotel reopened its doors earlier this year after undergoing a substantial $55 million renovation following its acquisition. The property, in the scenic Las Colinas hills, has a 38-year legacy in the Dallas area and now offers a fresh take on modern luxury, a welcoming retreat for guests to enjoy.

Daejeon Prepares for Its Iconic Zero O’Clock Festival

Daejeon, South Korea, looks forward to August 2024 and the return of its iconic tradition, the Zero O’Clock Festival. This year, the event is held Aug. 9 –17 with a time travel theme featuring past, present and future zones. Find events pertaining to each zone’s characteristics in the area of Jungang-ro Street, from Daejeon Station to the former site of the South Chungcheong Provincial Office. These streets will be free of vehicles, and public transportation is highly recommended.

Global City Guidebook: Shanghai

The third-largest city in the world, Shanghai has transformed into one of the world’s most important centers for business, finance, science, culture and transportation. In fact, Shanghai is home to the first free trade zone in Mainland China. The city sits on the southern estuary of the Yangtze River, and the Huangpu River flows right through the 26-million-strong city. Art Deco- and Shikumen-style buildings, museums, skyscrapers, gardens, temples and food markets fill the lively, Eastern Chinese city.

Global City Guidebook: Cartagena de Indias

Hugging the stunning Caribbean coast of northern Colombia, Cartagena de Indias is the country’s most visited city and largest port. Its Old City, surrounded by 17-foot-thick fortification walls, reflects layers of history in its brightly colored colonial architecture, elegant courtyards, churches and monasteries. One of the most beautiful, well-preserved cities in the Americas, Cartagena sparkles with stylish accommodations, exciting nightlife, cultural festivals, excellent local and international cuisine, and white-sand beaches.

Colombia: A Different Kind of Beauty

Colombia’s beauty defies description — it’s that unique, that special, that different — and travelers are taking notice as 2023 marked the country’s best year for tourism, welcoming more than 6 million international travelers. The Country of Beauty looks to continue growing and enhancing its regions and communities in 2024 and beyond.

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Jul 22, 2024

Solmar Hotels & Resorts Cabo San Lucas Participates in Sustainability on a Global Scale

Last year, during Earth Hour, a global event promoted by the World Wildlife Fund and consisting of a global voluntary blackout, Solmar Hotels & Resorts made a symbolic gesture to emphasize the importance of reducing the problem of climate change. They partially turned off the lights of buildings in Grand Solmar Land's End and Solmar Resort properties for one hour. During this time, flares and candles were lit in the shape of the Earth Hour logo, a large “60+” sign, to show support for the cause.