July 25, 2025

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TSA Unveils Shoe-On Screening, REAL ID Deadline and Power Bank Ban

Effective Summer 2025, TSA will streamline passenger screening across U.S. airports with several high-impact rule changes:

Shoes stay on at most federalized checkpoints, ending a 19-year practice born after the 2001 shoe-bomber incident.

REAL ID deadline arrives May 7, 2025: non-compliant state IDs will no longer suffice; passports or upgraded licenses required.

Power banks banned from checked bags and liquids remain capped at 3.4 oz per container under the 3-1-1 rule.

Travel experts recommend enrolling early in REAL ID, pre-packing liquids in a clear quart-sized bag, and checking airport hotel shuttle times to capitalize on faster security flows.

10 Must-Visit September Escapes Worldwide

September marks the sweet spot for global travel, blending lingering summer warmth with autumn’s crisp charm and thinning crowds. From Vienna’s classical music season to Reykjavik’s Northern Lights, travelers can snag round-trip flights from $150–$600 and hotel stays from $80–$200 per night.

Top offers and tips

Flights: U.S. to Europe (from $450), Asia (from $800), domestic (from $150)

Hotels & rentals: Boutique stays in Kyoto from $150, Santorini caldera-view rooms from $200

Travel tips: Pack layers for variable climates, book festival tickets early, check visa/entry rules

Whether you’re chasing culture, nature or sun—September’s shoulder season makes these ten destinations at once affordable and unforgettable.

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16 Must-Visit Road Trip Stops in the Southwest USA

Discover the Southwest’s greatest road-trip playground. From Arizona’s Grand Canyon to California’s Joshua Tree and New Mexico’s Santa Fe, our curated 16-stop itinerary threads through four states of red rocks, slot canyons and cultural gems.

Key highlights:

Flights start at $200–$250 round-trip from major U.S. hubs

Lodging ranges from $90/night motels to $250/night lodges

Best seasons: spring and fall (mild temps and fewer crowds)

Pack layers, snag the $80 America the Beautiful pass and get ready for an unforgettable highway adventure.

Yellowstone Opens Snowmobile Permit Lottery

Yellowstone National Park will open its Non-commercially Guided Snowmobile Access Program lottery from August 1–31, offering four private groups daily—one per oversnow entrance—the chance to ride without a commercial guide. Applicants pay a $6 entry fee and, if selected, $40 per-day permit; unclaimed permits return to first-come, first-served status.

Key requirements include:

Groups of up to five snowmobiles, all meeting NPS’s Best Available Technology (BAT) standards

Operators aged 16+ with valid driver’s licenses and certified safety training

Guides may lead no more than two single-day trips or one multi-day trip per season

Visit recreation.gov on August 1 to apply and plan winter travel to Bozeman (BZN) or West Yellowstone for flights from $200 round-trip and lodge rooms from $150/night.

20 Countries Tighten Entry Rules for U.S. Tourists

As overtourism surges, twenty countries worldwide are rolling out tougher entry measures for U.S. visitors in 2025. From day-fees in Venice to eco-levies in Seychelles, destinations are deploying a mix of higher taxes, tougher visa rules and strict behavior pledges to manage crowds and fund conservation.

Europe gears up: Amsterdam’s tourist tax jumps to $16/night; Schengen will require a $20 ETIAS authorization from October 2025.

Asia & Pacific clamp down: Kyoto fines ¥10,000 for alley trespassers; Bali’s 150,000-rupiah levy; Palau embeds a $100 “Pristine Paradise” fee into tickets.

Travel tip: Budget extra for permits, book longer stays to avoid day-visitor fees, research alternative regions like Portugal’s Alentejo or Japan’s rural ryokans.

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TSA to Let You Keep Shoes On - Plus REAL ID 2025 Deadline & Power Bank Ban