FX Excursions

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

Susan B. Barnes

Susan B. Barnes is as comfortable bicycling through Italian olive groves and SCUBA diving the wall of sharks in Fakarava as she is sipping bubbles at a Champagne house and dining at Michelin-starred restaurants. With 20 years of editorial experience, Barnes's recent bylines (in addition to Global Traveler) include AARP, allrecipes, Condé Nast Traveler, Go Escape, USA Today and more. She’s an active member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors, and Society of American Travel Writers. Barnes lives in Tampa with her husband and energetic Miniature Schnauzer, Scout, and recently co-launched FloridaBeyond.com to share favorite places and experiences across the Sunshine State.

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August 2023
Aug 3, 2023

Dutch Diversity: Amsterdam’s Lively and Laid-Back Oud-Zuid Beckons with a Welcoming Spirit

With its meandering canals, world-class museums, exceptional dining experiences and a reputation for a progressive and liberal spirit, it’s no wonder Amsterdam continues to be a top destination for travelers from around the world. In fact, the Dutch city expects an estimated 20 million visitors this year, greatly outnumbering its population of just less than 1 million residents. Even with a smaller-than-expected population, Amsterdam is one of the most multicultural cities in the world — people from 180 nationalities call it home.

Hit the High Notes in Nashville

Nashville’s once-modest skyline continues to evolve as its luxury market grows. Lavish hotel properties are added to the landscape while acclaimed chefs stake claim in the robust culinary scene and premier cultural offerings round out the city’s repertoire.

Explore the Vast Ocean on a Range of Vessels and Voyages

The islands of the South Pacific have long drawn travelers and explorers, starting around 4000 B.C. when the seafaring people of the Solomon Islands sailed across the ocean to settle Tonga and Samoa, followed by Fiji, Vanuatu, Hawai‘i and Tahiti. In the mid-1500s, European explorers made their way to the islands of the South Pacific; French artist Paul Gaugin arrived in Tahiti in 1891 for a self-imposed creative exile. American novelist James Michener was inspired by his time in the Solomon Islands during World War II to write Tales of the South Pacific, adapted into the musical South Pacific.