FX Excursions

FX Excursions offers the chance for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in destinations around the world.
Tag: Television
Oct 17, 2025

An Evening with Jeff Mauro

Chef Jeff Mauro has entertained and informed on the Food Network for many years. Last night, he delighted a crowd at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, about 30 minutes west of Chicago.

Best of Both Worlds

Enjoy the best of both worlds when you fly with TAP Air Portugal thanks to the Portugal Stopover program. With the program, TAP passengers, whether traveling for business, leisure or both, can stop in Portugal for up to 10 days at no additional airfare on the way to their final destination. What does this mean for travelers wishing to explore by both land and sea? It means after flying to Portugal with TAP and experiencing the country in an entirely new way, travelers can then embark on scenic river and ocean cruises from  Portugal’s port cities, or fly with TAP to another European destination.

Jun 12, 2025

Patricia Kara’s Book Celebration

Patricia Kara was back in town, doing a few book celebrations. Her book, Dream On ... Now Deliver, was published early last year, but any time Patricia returns to the area is cause for celebration.

Mar 27, 2025

Rainy Day Favorites

As I’m writing this blog, I am listening to rain hit the window, and it’s making me think of my favorite rainy day activities. Like most people, I would prefer not to leave the house and just spend the day under a blanket watching a movie, TV show or reading a good book. With spring and summer rainstorms around the corner and possibly ruining some of your weekend plans, I thought this would be a perfect time to recommend some good TV shows, movies and books I’ve watched and read recently to help keep you entertained during these rainy days.

Gorilla Forest Lodge, An A&K Sanctuary, Reopens After Stunning Transformation

Gorilla Forest Lodge offers an unrivaled base for encountering mountain gorillas. The lodge's location inside Bwindi Impenetrable National Park’s gates means guests are never far from these magnificent creatures, with gorillas occasionally wandering onto the property itself.

Mar 23, 2025

“The White Lotus” Effect

I am a huge fan of The White Lotus. It’s one of the few television shows I tune in to watch as it airs each week. For those unfamiliar, the series takes place at a fictional resort, The White Lotus referenced in the title. The first two seasons took place in Maui and Sicily, respectively. The third season, currently airing, takes place in Thailand. Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts served as the backdrop for filming all three seasons.