FX Excursions

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

Share Miles with Family and Friends with United Airlines

As you look ahead to winter travel, United Airlines and its MileagePlus loyalty program introduced MileagePlus miles pooling, which allows members to contribute and combine miles into a joint account. Groups of up to five members can now share and redeem miles in one linked account. As the first and only major U.S. airline to offer this feature, United also allows any MileagePlus member, whether relatives or close friends, to be in a pool with other members.

August 2024
Aug 15, 2024

Choose a Laid-Back River Cruise for a One-of-a-Kind Experience

Two years ago, when Margaret and Holley Wallace were considering their first cruise, the couple found themselves in a quandary about whether to book an ocean or river journey. “We knew we wanted a cruise but couldn’t decide between the amenities of a big ship or the intimacy of a smaller one,” recalled Mrs. Wallace. “In the end, we decided that the laid-back atmosphere aboard a river cruise was more in line with our travel style.”