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October 2023
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News travels: November

October 2023

Everything a keen traveler needs to know this month, from digital passports to the 2024 event to book now

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  1. Transport trend: Digital passports 

    “Charge your phone!” may become the new “Don’t forget your passport!” Finland is testing the world’s first digital passport which allows users to cross borders with only their phones. Soon Croatia and the Netherlands will follow suit. It’s all part of an EU initiative aiming to have 80 percent of European countries using digital ID by 2030. Pros: more efficient entry to foreign countries. Cons: no more stamps.  

  2. Transport tricks: The inside track 

    Each year Expedia’s Air Travel Hacks Report distills billions of data points into travel tips so you can save money and avoid delays. Key takeaways from this year’s study: Sunday is the best day to book, but the most expensive day to travel (fly domestic on a Saturday or Thursday for international); and the sweet spot to save on domestic flights is 28 days before departure. Another pro tip? Aim to take off before 3pm; flights that depart later are 50 percent more likely to be canceled.  

  3. Culture hit: Jazz Fest

    Most folks don’t refer to it by its full name, which is a shame because “New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival” successfully captures the breadth of activities at this storied event. Yes, this year’s line-up will include musical greats (Jon Batiste, Dead & Company, Wu Tang Clan). But there will also be a bayou’s worth of local food vendors (think: crawfish beignets), craft demos and cultural exhibits drawing from Louisiana’s rich history. Expedia is the official travel and loyalty lodging partner for 2024 and 2025: Find deals at our Expedia Live page. 

  4. Holiday away: Christmas cruises 

    Leave the chaos of the domestic holiday season in your wake by choosing a holiday cruise. Head to warmer climes with Disney on one of their Very Merrytime cruises which feature yuletide decorations and activities. And if you’d rather have Jack Frost nipping at your nose than apply sunscreen to it, AmaWaterways offers a host of cruise itineraries that stop at the famed Christmas markets along the Rhine and Danube rivers.  

  5. Pit stops: F1 travel 

    Formula One racing exploded in popularity the past few years thanks in large part to the success of the Netflix series Drive to Survive. Increasingly, newly minted fans are leaving their couches to join long standing enthusiasts at the sport’s 23 Grands Prix, with three now taking place in the US. The newest stop on the F1 circuit, taking place on 19 November, is the Las Vegas Grand Prix—with a track that cuts right through the heart of the city.  

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