FX Excursions

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

Katherine Parker-Magyar

Katherine Parker-Magyar is a contributing writer for Global Traveler who has visited seven continents, 86 countries and all 50 states in pursuit of a good story. Parker-Magyar’s work has been featured in National Geographic Traveller, Forbes, Business Insider, World Travel Magazine and other publications. Parker-Magyar received her Master’s Degree in Literature at The New School, and has worked as a travel writer for the past eight years. Though Parker-Magyar lives in New York City, she prefers to write about jungles that are a bit less concrete. Follow her adventures on Instagram @katherineparkermagyar.


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February 2026
Feb 27, 2026

Immerse in the Famous Island Vibe of Jamaica

"Don’t worry about a thing / ’Cause every little thing gonna be alright.” Bob Marley’s famed mantra is deceptive in its simplicity. How easy is it, actually, to feel hopeful and relaxed in your everyday life? Well, in the musician’s homeland, this state of mind is (unsurprisingly) far more attainable. When you travel to Jamaica, you’re not only transporting yourself to a tropical paradise of wild rainforests and crystal-clear water, but you’re also entering an entirely new state of mind fostered by the unique culture and heritage of this island nation. In the words of another famous musician (and noted lover of the tropics), Jimmy Buffett: “Changes in latitudes, changes in attitudes.”

IHG Business Edge: A Smarter Way for Small- and Mid-Sized Businesses to Travel

IHG Business Edge is a complimentary travel program designed to help small- and mid-sized businesses manage travel more efficiently while saving on hotel stays. Members enjoy access to guaranteed discounts, loyalty benefits, and partner offers across IHG Hotels & Resorts’ global portfolio of 7,000-plus hotels in more than 100 countries.

December 2025
Dec 18, 2025

Honor Indigenous Peoples and Their Heritage on Your U.S. Travels

From sea to shining sea, America encompasses a rich variety of Native communities, from the Sioux of the Great Plains to the Navajo of the high desert to the Arapaho of the Rocky Mountains. Their cultural history and ancient heritage are preserved and practiced today in festivals, galleries, museums and restaurants across all 50 states — you just have to know where to look. From the Sonoran Desert to the Black Hills, read on for how to honor indigenous peoples while traveling across the United States.