FX Excursions

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

Interviews and Quizzes

Surveys
Mar 29, 2024

Study Finds Travel is Costliest Hobby — And It Might Not Be Worth It

Solitaire Bliss, an online gaming site, recently conducted a survey asking Americans about their hobbies, including how much money they spend on their hobbies, as well as how happy their hobbies make them. It’s no surprise travel came out as one of the costlier hobbies in the survey; however, it is surprising that not only did travel come out as the costliest hobby overall, but it also might not be worth the cost in terms of how much happiness it brings to those who claim it as one of their top hobbies.

Interior Upgrades Begin Rolling Out Across United Fleet

United Airlines is in the midst of a major initiative to modernize its fleet over the next several years. After first announcing the plan in 2021, planes fitted with United’s signature interior are finally beginning to appear across the airline’s narrowbody fleet of Boeing and Airbus planes. United flyers are sure to notice these enhancements from the moment they step on board: Each new or updated plane sports remodeled seats, seatback entertainment screens for everyone, Bluetooth connectivity and more, all adding up to a better experience on every journey.

Surveys
Mar 26, 2024

Study Discovers Destinations Where Hotels are Cheaper Than Home Rentals

For the longest time, travelers touted home rentals as an affordable alternative to hotels. However, is that really the case? Do you really get more for your money when you book an Airbnb versus a hotel room?

Surveys
Mar 25, 2024

Vacasa’s 2024 Spring Travel Trend Report

Vacation rental home platform Vacasa recently revealed the results of its spring travel survey.

United Continues Its Global Expansion

United Airlines keeps soaring to new heights, recently announcing another expansion of its leading global route network. The airline added new non-stop flights between Newark (EWR) and Marrakesh (RAK), Morocco; Tokyo (NRT) and Cebu (CEB), Philippines; and Houston (IAH) and Medellin (MDE), Colombia. That’s not all: United also plans to increase flights to popular worldwide destinations including Hong Kong (HKG); Seoul (INC), South Korea; and Porto (OPO), Portugal. Following the recent agreement to increase flights between the U.S. and Chinese governments, the airline now adds four weekly flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai (PVG).

Surveys
Mar 15, 2024

What Are the Most Popular Elopement Destinations of 2024?

Is a destination elopement in your future? If so, you might have a few potential elopement destinations in mind. However, before you make your final decision, you may want to take a look at the most popular elopement destinations in the world.