FX Excursions

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

Best Cities for St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations 2023

by Katie Skrzek

Mar 13, 2023

© Vichaya Kiatyingangsulee | Dreamstime.com

Destinations / North America

St. Patrick’s Day offers plenty of family-friendly activities for family travelers. Personal finance website WalletHub recently revealed its list of the best cities for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations for 2023.

 

WalletHub compared 200 of the largest cities in the United States across several key metrics, including number of Irish pubs and restaurants per capita, weather forecast and hotel price.

 

Naperville, Illinois, came in the top spot for the highest percentage of Irish population. Hialeah, Florida, came in last. For Irish pubs and restaurants, revelers will find plenty of options in New York City, New York; Tampa, Florida; Seattle, Washington; Boston, Massachusetts; and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The average beer price is the lowest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and highest in Hialeah, and Miami, Florida.

 

The top 10 cities for St. Patrick’s Day are:

 

  1. Boston, Massachusetts
  2. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  3. Chicago, Illinois
  4. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  5. New York City, New York
  6. Reno, Nevada
  7. Santa Rosa, California
  8. Naperville, Illinois
  9. Buffalo, New York
  10. Boise, Idaho

 

For more information about methodology and a full list of results, visit the website.

#WhereverFamily

Insta Feed
Parents
Apr 22, 2024

4 Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day fast approaches, and all mothers and mother figures deserve something extra special this year. Treat the mom in your life, whether she’s an outdoor enthusiast or host extraordinaire, to these four great gifts.

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.

Multigenerational
Apr 19, 2024

Family-Friendly Offerings from Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection

Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection includes the largest portfolio of luxury all-inclusive resorts in the world — many of them perfect for family travelers. And two current offers might entice your family even more.

Cruising
Apr 15, 2024

Some of Europe’s Best Day Cruises

A week cruising along the Danube or the Rhine may be the stuff of dreams for many, but family travelers can enjoy views from the water in ways kinder to the family budget. Many riverside cities offer scenic cruises, and some Baltic or Mediterranean ports have daytrips to nearby islands or coastal attractions. In several cities you can cruise the canals, and in Switzerland you can spend a day cruising on Lake Geneva, with sightseeing stops in lakeside towns.

Travel Tips to Help Protect Your Health and Your Trip

Five Tips to Help Minimize Potential Travel Problems

Multigenerational
Apr 15, 2024

Enjoy Multigenerational Travel in New York with Motto by Hilton

Family Travel Agent recently found family travel will continue to grow this year, as 81 percent of families expressed their likelihood of traveling in 2024. Of that group, more than 50 percent plan to take part in multigenerational travel. If that multigen travel is taking place in New York City, two hotels, Motto Times Square and Motto Chelsea, prove ideal options.