FX Excursions

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

Get Up and Go

by Francis X. Gallagher

Jun 1, 2018
June 2018

WITH 16 ISSUES A YEAR AND three digital platforms (globaltraveler usa.com, trazeetravel.com and whereverfamily.com) and now touring recommendations through FX Excursions, we have a busy summer ahead of us. Our first FX Excursion is up on all digital platforms and available to book through our esteemed new partner, Goway Travel.

This October I will host a trip to Antalya, Turkey, for a combination of historic touring of ancient cities and civilizations and some of the best little-known golf courses on the side. To date, we have as many golfers as non-golfers on this trip and have a packed schedule. What better way to travel than on Turkish Airlines (which flies to more countries than any other airline in the world) and spend some quality time with yours truly? Please check out FX Excursions from any of our platforms and book now — this will be a trip of a lifetime.

After the most recent Korean Air incident, there has to be an intervention. First there was “Nutgate,” in which one of the Korean Air “royals” forced a commercial passenger jet to return to a U.S. gate because the macadamia nuts were not served on a dish. Now another member of the “royal family” flew off the handle in a marketing meeting and tossed water in the face of an advertising agency executive. Enough is enough! As a frequent traveler to Korea and as a person who loves the Korean people and their culture, these “royals” are not representative of them at all. Something must be done; sweeping this under the carpet is not the answer.

I recently flew Asiana Airlines’ Airbus A380 business class from JFK to Seoul (see my review in this issue), and as a passenger I was treated like a royal. Having flown Asiana’s first-class product many times, I can tell you the business class is not a letdown, but first class is a special treat. So support those who treat you like royalty and enjoy a top flight to Asia on Asiana.

Our team is gearing up for the Trazee Awards, presented Aug. 14 in San Diego during the Global Business Travel Association conference. We will hold our reception at the University Club Atop Symphony Towers. You are all welcome to attend — with or without nuts, and we will have water for all (for drinking purposes only).

Soon we will also announce the Wherever Awards, reader-voted awards from whereverfamily.com, the only American-based family travel platform. Comparing all these travelers’ favorites from business to millennials to family would make for an interesting article!

Enjoy your flights, and select those who treat you well.

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