FX Excursions

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

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a New York City-based journalist, editor, content producer and public speaker with nearly 20 years of experience covering travel and tourism. Always on the lookout for new and exciting travel experiences, Mark is the founder and editor of LatinFlyer.com, a website focusing on travel in Latin America. He’s written for Fodor's travel guides and the New York Times bestseller 1,000 Places To See Before You Die, and also contributed to media outlets including American Way, The Huffington Post, Latin Trade Magazine, Miami Herald, Passport Magazine, Travel + Leisure Mexico and Travel Weekly.

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Destinations / Europe
Aug 31, 2026

Le Conquet: France’s Secret Beach Town

At the far western edge of mainland France, the active fishing port of Le Conquet stands in layers of stone buildings rising from the harbor. Houses from the 16th and 17th centuries line the seawall in a tight-packed row, the colorful shutters brightening the stone facades. For travelers, Le Conquet is more than just a picturesque Breton town; it’s a good base for a family beach holiday.

Destinations / North America
Aug 31, 2026

Buena Park Prepares to Deliver Big Halloween Thrills

Halloween will take over Buena Park, California, this year with family-friendly celebrations, immersive dinner shows, extreme haunted houses, spooky cocktails and a three-day community festival. Home to Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park offers plenty of ways to celebrate this season.

Destinations / North America
Aug 28, 2026

Spend Sunrise to Sunset on North Carolina’s Crystal Coast

Families looking for an ultimate day on the coast won’t want to overlook North Carolina’s Crystal Coast, one of the few Atlantic destinations where travelers can see both sunrise and sunset from the same beach.