FX Excursions

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

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a journalist, writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Chesnut is the author of the book Prepare for Departure and publishes his own travel blog, DepartureLevel.com. His writing has appeared in Fodor’s, Forbes Travel Guide, Global Traveler, HuffPost, Miami Herald, Travel + Leisure Mexico, Travelocity, Travel Weekly, TravelPulse, The New York Times bestseller 1,000 Places to See Before You Die and various in-flight magazines. He speaks about travel at a variety of tourism industry events. Follow him on Instagram: @departure_level.
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Plan Unconventional Meetings and Incentives in Iceland’s Extraordinary Landscape

April 2025
Apr 16, 2025

Set your Sights on the Unique and Upscale Hotel Openings of 2023

Class Act 2022
Oct 14, 2022
Transcend Cruise

New York City Shows Off its New Attractions and Hotels

April/May 2022
Apr 29, 2022

Welcome a New Year of LGBTQ+ Travel in 2022

December 2021
Dec 22, 2021

Hospitality Heats Up with New Upscale Properties for 2022

Class Act 2020
Oct 20, 2021
September 2021
Sep 30, 2021

Guadalajara Hums with Mariachi, Tequila, History and Diversity

As one of Mexico’s largest cities, it’s no surprise Guadalajara is one of the nation’s most progressive when it comes to LGBTQ+ life. That also makes it a great place for LGBTQ+ travelers to explore.

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.

Leisure Lifestyle 2021
Sep 1, 2021

Get a Glimpse of the Inner Workings of Luxury Hotels

When things run smoothly, the average traveler probably pays little attention to what’s going on behind the scenes at their favorite luxury hotel. And that’s the way it should be. But a quick look at the inner workings reveals a world of planning, training and execution that helps ensure a perfect stay.