FX Excursions

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

Susan B. Barnes

Susan B. Barnes is a Florida-based independent journalist with more than two decades of experience. She’s as comfortable bicycling through Italian olive groves and scuba diving the wall of sharks in French Polynesia as she is sipping bubbles in a Champagne house and indulging in luxurious spa treatments. In addition to Global Traveler, Barnes shares her travel expertise in myriad outlets, including AARP and Forbes Vetted. She's a member of the Society of American Travel Writers and the American Society of Journalists and Authors.


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November 2024
Nov 7, 2024

Embrace the Aloha Spirit on a Cruise to Hawai‘i

To say the Islands of Hawai‘i have long attracted travelers is an understatement. Fifteen hundred years ago, guided only by the stars, Polynesians crossed the Pacific Ocean and first set foot on the islands. Since then, European explorers, missionaries and businessmen discovered the islands in the late 1700s into the 1800s, each arriving with their own agendas. Tourism in Hawai‘i as we know it today began in the 1860s when Kīlauea, an active volcano on the Island of Hawai‘i, was considered a top destination for adventure travelers of the time.

Royal Air Maroc Marks Five Years with oneworld: Strengthening Connectivity Between USA and Africa and Expanding Global Reach

Royal Air Maroc proudly enters its fifth year as a member of the prestigious oneworld alliance. Since joining in April 2020, RAM has demonstrated resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, emerging as a dynamic airline that enhanced its digital services and expanded its network. The airline plans to grow its fleet to 200 aircraft by 2037, reinforcing its global presence.

October 2024
Oct 22, 2024

Relieve Travel Stress with Wellness Treatments at Airline Lounges

Settling into the massage chair, I instantly feel the tension from the first flight of a long-haul travel day slip away. As the masseuse works out the knots in my neck and shoulders, I exhale deeply and sink into blissful relaxation. The massage concludes much too soon, but it does wonders in preparing my body for the next leg of my journey. Refreshed and energized, I make my way to the gate for my connecting flight.