FX Excursions

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

Kristy Alpert

Kristy Alpert is a Europe-based freelance writer with more than two decades of experience covering food and travel for various outlets, including Global TravelerTIME, Esquire, Cosmopolitan, Food & Wine and more. Alpert has visited all seven continents — paid rent on three — and takes far too much pride in her spice cabinet. Follow her on Instagram.


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Cruising
Jun 27, 2025

When it Comes to Choosing a Cruise, Size Matters

In a literal sea of cruising possibilities, the answer to having the most enjoyable cruising experience isn’t necessarily about brand loyalty or even the destination, per se. The secret to selecting the perfect cruise all comes down to just one thing: size. A cruise ship’s size can tell you so much about what you’ll be getting yourself into, both on board and off. It determines which destinations are possible (such as visiting small villages or major ports). It gives clues into how many onboard activities will be available (Broadway spectaculars or local musicians). And it can even help determine the general age and demographic of who will be cruising with you (young families or bucket- listing empty nesters).

The Art of Balance in Seoul: Beyond the Boardroom

The value of a destination is no longer defined solely by infrastructure, efficiency or scale. Increasingly, it is measured by a city’s ability to balance productivity with well-being — creating opportunities for focus, restoration and more meaningful connections.

April 2025
Apr 23, 2025

Hotels Prove They Care About Their Guests and Destinations

Once upon a time, miniature bottles of luxury-branded bath gels, lotions and shampoos were the mark of a high-end hotel, but those single-use souvenirs are becoming a thing of the past as new trends indicate in-room amenities are meant to stay exactly there ... in the room.