FX Excursions

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

Beth Reiber

Beth Reiber's career as a full-time freelance travel writer has spanned more than three decades and taken her to more than 45 countries, including four years living in Germany and three years in Japan. She's the author of nine guidebooks, including Frommer's EasyGuide to Tokyo, Kyoto and Western Honshu and Frommer's Hong Kong and her articles have appeared in more than 55 publications and websites.

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Dec 27, 2016

Hoshinoya Tokyo Review

There’s no flashy sign to announce you’ve arrived. In fact, you’ll only recognize this low-key and exclusive Japanese inn, surrounded by office high-rises in Otemachi, by paying attention to Hoshinoya’s subtle details, such as the metal lattice of kimono patterns decorating its exterior walls or the wavy, stone-patterned walkway leading to its discretely hidden back entrance. Opened in July 2016, Hoshinoya Tokyo is located in the center of Japan’s capital near Tokyo Station, and yet it’s worlds apart, offering tranquility and superb hospitality in the tradition of an exclusive ryokan (Japanese inn), most of which have sadly all but disappeared from Japan’s bustling capital.

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2015
Nov 4, 2015

Stanley, Hong Kong

I can’t keep track of how many times I’ve been to Hong Kong over the past 30 years, but I always make a point of spending at least half a day in Stanley. In fact, compared to bustling Central or Kowloon, going to Stanley is like taking a mini vacation. First, there’s the roller-coaster bus ride in a double-decker from Central that careens around curves and zips over hills on its 30-minute journey, providing tantalizing views of the South China Sea along the way. Although bargain shopping makes my heart beat faster, a leisurely meal is also always in the picture.