This European Country Is Testing a Digital Passport System — What to Know

Royal Caribbean canceled or delayed three back-to-back Alaska voyages on the Radiance of the Seas cruise ship in September, throwing a wrench into the (often expensive) travel plans of hundreds of customers.

This summer, every day seems to bring another headline of tourists around the world behaving badly.

It’s getting easier (and cheaper) to jet off to Europe as the summer comes to a close, and British Airways is putting the cherry on top with a September flight sale that has roundtrip tickets starting at less than $500. 

They’d always dreamed of owning a home in Italy, but opening a restaurant there was never part of the plan.

In a bustling area of south London, near a busy Underground station and a web of bus routes, is a tiny house in a dumpster.

Just like airline boarding passes and public transit tickets, our passports might soon make the leap to our personal devices—and turn our beloved stamp collections into a relic of the past.

Thanks to Hyatt's newest Bonus Journeys promotion, World of Hyatt members can earn 3,000 bonus points for every three eligible nights on select stays at more than 1,250 Hyatt hotels and resorts from Oct. 6-Nov. 30.

You might think picking your own produce is only possible in the warm and berry-laden summer, but many orchards, farms and pick-your-owns stay open right up until October, meaning you can make the most of late-cropping fruits such as apples, pears and plums, and vegetables like carrots, onions and runner beans, as well as the UK’s now quite incredible range of gourds and pumpkins. Some PYOs require you to pre-book your slot, and opening times depend on the day’s weather, and indeed the season’s — crops may come early or late, or all at once, so it’s worth checking beforehand, especially on social media, as most farms post up-to-date crop news. Finally, wear sturdy shoes, as even in dry weather, watering can mean mud and puddles — and try not to gorge yourself before paying up for your pickings.

London is a world unto itself and it's only natural that many travelers never look beyond the confines of the city limits.

The official end of summer is near, but that does not mean you have to stop adventuring—especially if you have a stash of miles and points to pay the way. In fact, come fall, airlines, hotels and credit card companies are eager to woo new business after the summer rush, offering special offers and promotions that can refill your loyalty program account in a jiffy. Plus, seasonal perks and benefits often pack extra value into the journey. Here is everything you need to know to make the most of September's best loyalty rewards program deals.

For the first time, a nation is allowing travelers to cross its border with a digital passport on their smartphone instead of a physical passport. While the trial is happening in Finland, the European Union wants at least 80% of citizens in the 27-country bloc to be using a digital ID by 2030.

Finnish people flying from Helsinki to the UK may now be able to show a digital ID on their phone rather than their physical passport.