FX Excursions

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

Karin Leperi Pezo is a freelance travel writer and photographer. Her current outlets include East West News Service, Global Traveler and Hotel Scoop. Writing and photographing since 1999, Pezo’s published bylines and images have garnished many awards, both domestic and international. Areas of special interest are culture, cuisine and cruising, along with nature, wildlife and mild adventure. Recent specialties include ethnic and cultural peoples, especially in the Peruvian Amazon. She divides her time between Iquitos, Peru, and Las Vegas, Nevada.


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Jan 16, 2026

Only YOU Hotels Debuts in New York City

The very first Only YOU hotel in the United States is set to open later this year in Manhattan. A Palladium Hotel Group brand, Only YOU hotels can currently be found in a handful of cities throughout Spain, with additional future openings planned for properties in Ibiza and Venice.

Experiencing Gorilla Forest Lodge

Perched high within the UNESCO World Heritage site of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to more than half of the world's remaining 1,000 mountain gorillas, Gorilla Forest Lodge occupies a position unlike any other as the only luxury accommodation inside the park gates. The complete transformation has elevated the property into an intimate, 10-suite sanctuary where guests can wake to the symphony of the rainforest, trek alongside gorillas in their natural habitat, and return to exceptional comfort that exists in harmony with conservation and community.

Hotel
Jan 16, 2026

Stay, Celebrate and Recover from Mardi Gras Like Royalty at This NOLA Hotel

With Mardi Gras right around the corner, New Orleans is ready to welcome travelers and locals alike to fun celebrations. The Roosevelt New Orleans, steps away from the French Quarter, offers the perfect home away from home for the occasion. The hotel’s Carnival programming includes luxury spa offerings, culturally inspired treats and cocktails, and relaxation opportunities once the celebrations end.