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 2025
Nov 21, 2025

Immerse in Wellness and Serenity at Conrad Spa Orlando

Leaving the heat of the sauna, I step outside, dappled sunlight filtering through the trees, warming my face. Soft musical notes fill the air as I meander along the foliage-lined pathway through the quiet Water Garden, a collection of water features — a hot plunge, a cold plunge and a soothing Vitality Pool — inspired by Florida’s natural springs. I pass alcoves with comfy seating and vow to return, book in hand.

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.

October 2025
Oct 31, 2025

Sublime Seattle: Take a Look at the Innovative, Nature-Inspired City

Earlier this year, Seattle launched a whimsical campaign imagining it might be Mother Nature’s favorite city, and one can easily believe it just might be, what with 6,000 acres of parklands; a 28 percent tree canopy cover; more than 200 miles of shoreline; and soaring mountains in the distance. It comes as no surprise the outdoorsy nature appeals to travelers, proven by a recent study showing leisure and business travelers alike find the city’s natural offerings a key motivator to consider and plan a trip to the Pacific Northwest.