# National parks are tweaking their admission rules next summer

- URL: https://travelguysradio.com/2022/12/18/national-parks-are-tweaking-their-admission-rules-next-summer
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*On the Sunday, December 18th, 2022 edition of The Travel Guys…*

- In the **Travel News**, an update on the exploding aquarium from Berlin; and national parks are tweaking their admission rules for next summer.
- Airlines charge you to handle your luggage, but if it's not delivered in a timely fashion, the airline keeps your money. Our **Smarter Traveler** segment lets you know how Travelers United is taking the battle for fairness to the Department of Transportation on our behalf.
- Mark spent time with one of his tour groups in Louisville and rural Indiana last week. He has some tips on **visiting Louisville** and the magnificent hotels around French Lick, Indiana. He also visited Santa Claus...the town.
- Our **mailbag** answers your questions, including a tip about how to get an upgraded seat on a flight, if you are willing to take a chance.

## Highlights

- [Tips on Tipping](https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/17/business/tips-coffee-ice-cream-touch-screens-ctrp/index.html)
- [Nobody Likes Hotel Fees](https://www.travelersunited.org/everyone-loves-no-manadatory-hotel-fees-it-unites-america/?utm_source=newsletter)
- [How to avoid an Airbnb Scam](https://www.travelpulse.com/news/hotels-and-resorts/travel-experts-reveal-five-ways-to-spot-an-airbnb-scam.html)
- [World Nomads Travel Insurance](https://www.worldnomads.com/usa/travel-insurance)
- [Flying with Weed? Some TSA wisdom.](https://www.travelpulse.com/news/airlines/flying-with-weed-tsa-marijuana-rules-explained.html)
- [Head to the woods and do nothing...for your own sanity](https://www.travelpulse.com/opinions/column/for-your-own-sanity-head-to-the-woods-and-do-nothing.html)
- [Important info regarding pets and TSA](https://www.travelpulse.com/news/airlines/tsa-finds-dog-in-x-ray-machine-at-wisconsin-airport.html)
- [Ultimate Driving Tours](https://www.ultimatedrivingtours.com/)
- [Delta makes changes to its lounge policy](https://onemileatatime.com/news/delta-sky-club-access-changes/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=today_on_omaat&utm_term=2022-11-30)
- [Fox River Train - Family Friendly](https://www.riverfoxtrain.com/experiences/magical-christmas-train/)
- [Fox River Train for Adults](https://www.riverfoxtrain.com/experiences/holiday-spirit-express/)
- [Wreath Project](https://wreathproject.webs.com/)
- [Wreaths Across America - info and/or make a donation to the Sacramento project](https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/)
- [Napa Christmas Show, Dec. 2-4](https://transcendencetheatre.org/whats-on/transcendences-holiday-spectacular/)
- [Great Holiday Travel Deals](https://www.travelpulse.com/news/features/last-minute-2022-black-friday-cyber-monday-travel-deals.html)
- [Ultimate Driving Tours](https://www.ultimatedrivingtours.com/)
- [Marriott Super Bowl Experiences](https://www.travelpulse.com/news/hotels-and-resorts/marriott-bonvoy-offering-vip-experiences-at-super-bowl-lvii.html)
- [Ever wonder how your luggage gets loaded?](https://www.facebook.com/reel/3266398400354353?fs=e&s=aEkTS0&mibextid=z9DgKg)

Tags: [air travel](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/air-travel), [airlines](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/airlines), [aquarium](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/aquarium), [Berlin](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/berlin), [Indiana](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/indiana), [Louisville](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/louisville), [mailbag](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/mailbag), [national parks](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/national-parks), [smarter traveler](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/smarter-traveler), [travel news](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/travel-news), [Travelers United](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/travelers-united)

Previous Episode: [Delta Airlines is returning to Havana, Cuba](https://travelguysradio.com/2022/12/11/delta-airlines-returning-havana-cuba) — December 11, 2022
Next Episode: [It's a Christmas weekend travel disaster](https://travelguysradio.com/2022/12/25/its-christmas-weekend-travel-disaster) — December 25, 2022

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