FX Excursions

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

Discover Hidden Waterways and Coastal Wonders While Paddleboarding in Baja California Sur

by Mary Melnick

Jan 30, 2025

© Denis Moskvinov | Dreamstime.com

Destinations / North America

Family travelers with water-loving members should add Baja California Sur to their travel list. Set against the breathtaking Sierra de la Giganta mountains and the bright waters of the Gulf of California, Loreto, in Baja California Sur, offers an ideal getaway for paddleboard lovers.

 

Loreto Bay National Marine Park, often known as the “Aquarium of the World” thanks to its unique biodiversity, offers a place for paddleboarders to intimately explore five UNESCO World Heritage site islands and a variety of hidden ocean gems.

 

The five islands (Carmen, Danzante, Coronados, Montserrat and Santa Catalina) offer paddleboarding experiences, each with its own charm. Paddlers can glide past rugged cliffs, explore secluded beaches and wade through mangroves filled with colorful birds. This protected area is home to vast biodiversity including sea lions, dolphins, vibrant fish and volcanic rocks, all visible through crystal-clear waters.

 

Local tour operators such as Sea Kayak Adventures and Sea Kayak Baja Mexico offer experiences for all skill levels. Guests can also book a multiday trip where they’ll camp under the stars, explore hidden coves and visit all five islands. Popular itineraries include paddling from Danzante Island to Carmen Island, which provide breathtaking views and opportunities for snorkeling, hiking and scuba diving. If daytrips are more your thing, there are plenty of shorter paddling routes, including sunrise and sunset trips.

#WhereverFamily

Insta Feed
Hotels
Sep 29, 2026

This Hotel Brand Brings Gaming, eSports Right to Your Room

This year, after a successful pilot of gaming rooms and a gaming studio at nhow Berlin, nhow Hotels & Resorts takes gaming to the next level with the launch of GAME:NXT by nhow, a new gaming and esports ecosystem bringing interactive digital experiences to hotel stays. Family travelers can now enjoy hospitality blended with gaming and digital culture.

GET TO KNOW TAP FORBIZ

Unlock flexible, refined business travel with TAP Air Portugal’s program, TAP FORBIZ. Developed for small, medium and large Companies, with options for corporate events, TAP FORBIZ offers exclusive advantages adapted to each type of business.

Travel Tips
Sep 23, 2026

Move to the Music and Rhythm of Destinations Around the World

The true rhythm of a country is felt away from the main tourist traps. Galleries, museums and historic sites provide an overview, but you need to go elsewhere to experience the living, beating heart of a place. For instance, immerse yourself in the humid turmoil of a Durban underground club, or get to grips with the formal group dances of the Scottish Highlands, or become part of the foot-stomping camaraderie of a Galway pub, or ride the waves of neon-lit energy in a Seoul basement nightclub.

Caribbean
Sep 21, 2026

Sonesta Sint Maarten’s Newest Deal is Perfect Excuse for Fall Getaway

Autumn at home might be filled with changing leaves and pumpkin spice, but, in the Caribbean, it means sunshine and sandy beaches. In other words, it’s a great place to sneak off for a fall getaway to recharge and refresh before the holidays are upon us, and the current deal offered at Sonesta Sint Maarten resorts make it an affordable option for families and couples.

Celebrating 25 Years of The Peninsula Chicago

June marked The Peninsula Chicago’s 25th anniversary, commemorating a quarter century for the hotel as a pillar of luxury on North Michigan Avenue.

Hotels
Sep 18, 2026

“MasterChef” Experience Coming to Dreams Resorts & Spas in Mexico, Caribbean

Beyond resort pools and beaches, family travelers (especially little ones) crave immersive and learning experiences. One brand, Hyatt’s Dreams Resorts & Spas, leans into this shift with an expanded collaboration with MasterChef Junior.