FX Excursions

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

Katie McElveen

Katie McElveen got her start as a travel writer more than 20 years ago reporting on what to see and do in the small towns of her home state of South Carolina. Since then, experiences such as slurping eels in Chile and ice-diving in France have added color and interest to stories in Travel Curator, TripAdvisor, Toronto Star, Fodors, Shermans Travel and other publications. McElveen is also a USA Today 10Best expert contributor. She’s on Instagram @katiemcelveen.


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February 2024
Feb 29, 2024

When in Rome: Get a True Taste of the City on One-of-a-Kind Tours with Local Experts

Looking for a city tour that goes beyond the basics? In Rome, local experts in everything from architecture to food and photography take guests on deep dives into their city, where they share not just their expertise but their passion.

Meliá Hotels International: Redefining Luxury Travel with Unforgettable Experiences

As discerning travelers seek authentic stays, Meliá’s luxury offerings in the Americas —  Gran Meliá Hotels & Resorts, The Meliá Collection, ME by Meliá and Paradisus by Meliá — stand ready to captivate across key destinations in the Americas and the world, Meliá offers unique stays that elevate every journey.

September 2023
Sep 19, 2023

Revolutionary Technology Propels Cruise Lines Toward Achieving Zero Emissions

Powered by oars and, later, the wind, the world’s first seagoing vessels were, as we would call them today, zero-emission. That all changed in the 18th century when industrial-age engineers figured out how to harness the steam engine’s power for maritime use. Diesel engines soon followed and, before long, ocean liners plied seas around the world.