Digital tips

As Apple and Google respectively expand their digital ID technologies to house state mobile driver's licenses in Apple and Google Wallet, Google has added an international travel feature to its wallet.

What do the New York City subway and the tapas snack box on a United flight have in common? The primary way to pay for both is with a mobile wallet. (Unless, of course, you're a top-tier elite member entitled to free onboard snacks when flying on United).

The European Union will delay the introduction of a new digital system aimed at replacing passport stamps.

Today is the final day of Amazon's Prime Day Big Deal Days. Though it's your last opportunity to shop the two-day sale, there are still plenty of deals available, so that you can save big on everything from luggage and headphones to packing cubes and travel accessories. For the past two days, Condé Nast Traveler editors have been going through their wish lists to see what's on sale. Read on to see what travel gear we’re eyeing the most, from packable jackets and fall boots to jewelry cases, steamers, marathon recovery essentials, and tech kits. If you're not sure where to start, check out our roundup of all the best Prime Day travel gear deals we've found so far. But hurry—these deals only last through tonight, so if you have anything sitting in your cart, now is the time to checkout.

Kenya has long been one of Africa's most popular destinations. There's something here for every type of traveler: Wildlife fanatics flock to Masai Mara for once-in-a-lifetime safaris, beach lovers island-hop through the turquoise waters of the Lamu Archipelago, and cosmopolitans appreciate Nairobi's growing culinary and art scene.

Regardless of how prepared you are for navigating the airport, long queues, cumbersome security checks, and the constant fear of missing flights are almost guaranteed. And believe it or not, the TSA doesn’t like it any more than we do. Recently, the agency published a list of helpful tips to streamline the screening process just in time for the chaos of Labor Day travel, and last month, it was announced that the TSA is adding Hawai’i as the 11th state from which it will accept digital identification at certain checkpoints.

The Department of State has fully rolled out its online passport renewal system, allowing travelers to apply for the documents from the comfort of home.

Travelers heading to the United Kingdom next year will have to pay a fee to enter as the country prepares to implement its long-anticipated electronic travel authorization (ETA) fee.

Boeing is facing a strike that threatens to disrupt plane production, after workers overwhelmingly voted to reject a tentative contract their unions had reached with the company.

Google Wallet will soon enable the ability to store a digital version of a U.S. passport. The company said Thursday that the digital passport will work at select Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints.

When you’re heading through airport security, it’s always a bit stressful when you can’t quickly find your ID to present to the TSA agent. Luckily, those days may soon be behind you—if you’re an iPhone user.

Greg Cormier. (Photo Credit: Aurora Expeditions)

My quest for a long-term partner while on the road has not yet proved successful, but it has always come with adventure.

United Airlines recently announced it will be discontinuing its in-flight paper magazine, Hemispheres. The travel magazine offered travel inspiration and updates on United’s routes, as well as flight and airport terminal information. In recognition of the magazine’s final issue, United is giving MileagePlus members the opportunity to receive the final issue.  “We’re offering select MileagePlus members the exclusive chance to get their own free copy of the final print issue of Hemispheres magazine while supplies last,” United shares on the website.  In order to request one of the limited-quantity issues, travelers must log-in on the promotional site with their United MileagePlus credentials. After selecting «RSVP Now,» members will be entered into the queue to receive a copy of the magazine, and notified if they are selected to receive it.  September’s issue, the current issue in United’s seatback pockets, is the final print issue of Hemispheres. Frequent flyers have been snapping photos holding the magazine to commemorate the history and significance of the magazine. Others on social media described inflight magazines as “warm nostalgia from my childhood.”

Ranked consistently as one of the best places to reside after retirement, projected to be the most visited destination in the world by 2040, and voted year after year in the Readers’ Choice Awards as one of our readers’ favorite countries, living in Spain is an aspiration for many. Now, following the announcement of a new digital nomad program, eligible remote workers could be paid to move to Spain's picturesque countryside.

Seeing unauthorized charges on your credit card can be a headache. Removing these charges from your account and getting a replacement card isn't fun, either.

It is both the end of an era and a sign of the (electronic) times.

Qatar Airways’ over-the-top business class suite is about to get even more luxurious thanks to a new caviar service.

The days of fumbling around for your driver's license at the security checkpoint are slowly coming to an end.

Aug 1, 2024 • 6 min read

I was days away from sending my agent the 35,000-word proposal for my second book when I decided to treat myself with a three-week adventure in Brazil.