FX Excursions

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

Journey On: Letter from the Publisher

by Francis X. Gallagher

Dec 5, 2020
December 2020

As we quickly approach the end of the year, I want to send a personal thank you for helping Global Traveler — along with its sister platforms globaltravelerusa.com, trazeetravel.com, whereverfamily.com and FX Excursions — exceed its challenging and ever-changing goals for fiscal 2020. Little did we know what was in store for us all when we celebrated New Year’s Eve last Dec. 31.

We originally scheduled our annual awards reception this December at The Peninsula Beverly Hills. Over the last eight months, this and other events were moved to the Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. Now, however, we have finalized plans for a virtual ceremony to be held on our digital platforms Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. EST. Please join us to honor those you voted as best across all our awards: the GT Tested Reader Survey, Wines on the Wing, Leisure Lifestyle Awards, The Trazees and the Wherever Awards. You can view all the results in this special Awards Issue.

This year started off with trips to various places but then came to a complete standstill. Many of you first ventured out, as I did, on road trips. In the early days of the COVID-19 crisis, I visited the Outer Banks of North Carolina four times, each trip with various levels of limitations. Dare County completely shut down March 16–May 4, later deemed a violation of property owners’ rights. We were among the first to return with a special permit, presenting the paperwork as we crossed into Dare County. Several nonresident owners successfully sued, ensuring this type of blockage will not ever be replicated. I also took several flights to Florida, observing the frequently changing rules. All in all, the experience was positive, and I am pleased I did not stay in a state of total lockdown.

Looking to the bright side, we will likely see dramatic improvements in the travel numbers as we charge our way through 2021. No doubt a vaccine will be available, and I advise you to please take it to help us all get back to normal. Pockets of people unwilling to take the vaccine will not stamp out this virus for good. Won’t it be nice to sit in a plane again without wearing a mask?

Enjoy the December issue … and, again, many thanks for making Global Traveler and its brands a truly global success during difficult times! See you digitally at the combined awards event Dec. 14.

Happy holidays!

Introducing

FX Excursions

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

Explore Excursions

#globility

Insta Feed
Daily
Mar 4, 2025

What to Expect from This Year’s Philadelphia Flower Show

Spring is just around the corner (thank goodness!), and there’s no better way to celebrate than to surround yourself with blooms at the world’s oldest — and largest — horticultural event: the annual Philadelphia Flower Show. Presented by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, and dating to 1829, this year’s event is currently underway at Pennsylvania Convention Center in Center City, wrapping up March 9.

A Summer Sojourn Along Europe’s Rivers with AmaWaterways

This summer, elevate your vacation experience with award-winning AmaWaterways. Offering a seamless blend of unparalleled luxury, authentic cultural experiences and unrivaled service, AmaWaterways cruises are the perfect way to uncover the heart of Europe during the sunniest season with itineraries that glide along the continent’s most iconic rivers, including the Danube, the Rhine, the Seine and the Douro.

Must Haves
Mar 4, 2025

Get Away for the Weekend in Style with a Well-Designed Duffel

Roundabout Weekender Tote  The Alexis Drake Roundabout Weekender Tote offers a sleek combination of style, function and craftsmanship. At 14.5 inches by 27 inches by 10 inches, the Roundabout’s impressive capacity can support any weekend, long or short, without sacrificing its sleek silhouette. Meticulously handcrafted from full-grain cow and bison leathers sourced within the United States and lined with woven canvas, four large pockets keep the sizable interior organized, while reinforced handles and an optional shoulder strap provide superior support. Available in a variety of striking, limited-run color combinations, with customizable details. $598.

Daily
Mar 4, 2025

Chase Opens Sapphire Lounge by The Club Location at Philadelphia International Airport

Chase’s newest Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club location has opened, a new addition to Philadelphia International Airport, located post-security in the connector between Terminals D and E and measuring 20,000 square feet.

Madrid: The Charm of an Authentic City

They say Madrid is in vogue for many reasons: its lifestyle, its heritage, its cuisine and all of its new attractions. And it’s true, because Madrid is on the radar of travelers looking for a cutting-edge destination that still holds onto its essence. Join us as we explore its charms.

Daily
Mar 4, 2025

4 Can’t-Miss Events in Oahu This Spring

Those visiting Oahu, Hawai’i, this spring will be delighted to find an exciting list of must-do experiences. Below are a variety of Oahu’s top events to travel for this spring:

February 2025
Feb 28, 2025

Wholly Immerse in Your Adventures with New Advances in Technology

OM System Tough TG-7  OM System might sound like a new arrival in the camera space, but it’s just the new name for industry stalwart Olympus. Continuing the theme of continuity, TG-7 updates the much-loved TG-6 underwater camera. Capable of descending as far as 50 feet below the waves, TG-7 features three preset modes to help beginners take stunning photos and video at different depths, as light behaves differently the deeper you go. Add on the PT-059 underwater case, and the camera will be safe down to 147 feet and you can also add optional lenses such as FCON-T02, for circular images, and FCON-T01, a tele converter for longer shots. $500.

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.

Daily
Feb 28, 2025

9 Luxurious Hotels for Spring Break Getaways

Spring break will be here before we know it. Consider a visit to one of these nine luxurious properties.