FX Excursions

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

Marlene Goldman

Marlene Goldman is an award-winning San Francisco-based freelance writer focusing for more than 25 years on travel, sustainability and wellness. She writes for a variety of publications including San Francisco Chronicle, Corporate & Incentive Travel and Trade Show Executive and has contributed to BBC Travel and Prevue, among other outlets. Goldman has traversed all seven continents, often with trekking gear in tow, reaching the heights of everywhere from K2 base camp in Pakistan to Tanzania’s Mt. Kilimanjaro. When she isn’t traveling or writing, she is teaching yoga. 


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August 2024
Aug 19, 2024

Unique Travel Programs Explore Jewish History Worldwide

For years, my own Jewish heritage has motivated me to explore local Jewish history in some unexpected places. In Iran several years ago, my sister and I took a night off our group tour to visit Molla Jacob Synagogue in Isfahan, where we were welcomed by the congregation, celebrating the Sukkot holiday. An English-speaking local offered insight into the history of the Jewish community in the city, now numbering about 1,500. That night was one of the highlights of our trip.

From Bethpage to Adare: Following the Ryder Cup to Ireland

In September 2025, the eyes of the golf world will turn to New York, where Bethpage Black hosts the Ryder Cup. The drama, rivalry and passion of this iconic event will once again capture global attention. But, for golf fans, the story doesn’t end there. In 2027, the Ryder Cup will cross the Atlantic, arriving at one of Europe’s most celebrated courses: Adare Manor in County Limerick, Ireland.

June 2024
Jun 14, 2024

Loyalty Programs Revamp to Meet Changing Customer Preferences

Airlines and hotels consistently tweak loyalty programs to draw brand engagement based on shifting consumer habits, and the demands of younger generations make an impact. According to Chris Galloway, executive vice president, Strategy & Design, for brand loyalty experts Brandmovers, millennials are more active and engaged in loyalty programs than any other generation to date, and as Gen Z gains in buying/spending power, they also accelerate in their desire for loyalty and rewards programs.