FX Excursions

FX Excursions offers the chance for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in destinations around the world.
Tag: Art
Apr 29, 2024

Four Days in Vienna

Several years and a few thousand working hours ago, I remember speaking with a group of colleagues about our favorite vacation destinations. Someone in the room had recently returned from a trip to Vienna, Austria, and I was sold. There was romance in her voice when she described the scenery and the city … more than I’d ever heard anyone talk about a European destination before.

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.

Mar 20, 2024

Where Art Meets Fashion

Fashion Outlets of Chicago doesn't just have dozens of popular stores — it also houses a lot of beautiful art on display.

Feb 25, 2024

Steve McCurry ICONS

My experience with photojournalist Steve McCurry did not end with my recent Talking Travel interview. Earlier this week I went to Loyola University Museum of Art in Chicago for Steve McCurry ICONS.

Fill Your Heart with Ireland

Whether it's the people, the craic (fun) or the coasts, travelers always find something to love about the island of Ireland. What fills your heart?

Nov 4, 2023

Downtown Chicago

After an early-morning meeting, I found myself in downtown Chicago with most of the day ahead of me. I decided to meander around a bit.