Shoe Scanners Being Considered at US Airports

A scanner that allows travellers to keep their shoes on when passing through airport security could soon be introduced in the United States.

Travellers passing through airport security in the United States could soon be asked to stand on a scanner instead of having to remove their shoes.

The MagShoe scanner is already being used in Israeli airports and it is reported that the US Transportation Security Administration is assessing MagShoe’s feasibility for US airports.

It takes the scanner just two seconds to x-ray shoes for unusual quantities of metal, which could indicate…

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Airport Scanner ‘Shows Passengers Naked’

An X-ray machine which produces ”naked” images of passengers has been introduced at Manchester Airport, enabling staff to instantly spot any hidden weapons or explosives.

The full body scanner, which is being trialled, will also show up any breast enlargements, false limbs, piercings, and a clear outline of passengers’ private parts.

Some travellers might not want to be scanned because of the graphic nature of the images, bosses admit.

They can refuse to undergo the virtual strip search at Terminal 2, opting for the traditional ”pat down” search instead.

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Disney Debuts Do-it-Yourself Thrill Ride

Any kid can dream up a roller coaster. But those who visit a new exhibit at Walt Disney World’s Epcot theme park can actually take a ride on their fantasy creations.

Epcot on Wednesday opened a new attraction called "Sum of All Thrills," which lets kids use computer tablets to design a virtual roller coaster, bobsled track or plane ride. After inputting their designs, kids climb into a robotic carriage that uses virtual-reality technology to help them experience the ride they’ve created.

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Tours4Fun Announces “Halloween Tricks, Treats & Tours”

Tours4Fun is all set to offer a spine-chilling experience this month to our travel enthusiasts with our “Halloween Tricks, Treats & Tours!” Who can escape the devilish charm of Dracula and the hypnotic spell of the wicked witch? It’s that time of the year when regular clothes take a backseat and creepy costumes are in vogue. Front yards and windows are illuminated by the eerie glow of the pumpkin face. Orange and black are the flavors of the month!

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What Makes These Destinations Sui Generis?

Our planet is an attractive collage of diverse places, each place emanating a unique beauty that cannot be replicated. With so many fascinating destinations to explore and abundant choices to travel around the globe, wouldn’t it be nice to know the sui generis appeal of these popular getaways?

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TOP 5: Things NOT To Do After Returning From Abroad

You’ve been abroad and now you’re home. You’re more worldly, more cultured, and excited to share your experiences with your friends and family. You feel like a changed person, but the problem is, everyone else is exactly the same. And not only that, they expect you to be the same, too.

So how do you relate to them without coming across as braggy or snobby? Here are some suggestions from a kid who hasn’t been abroad yet, but who knows what it’s like to hear never-ending tales about Brazilian carnivals, Italian wine, and Australian rugby matches.This brings us to our first piece of advice:
#5 Don’t go on and on and on and on.

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Colorado Offers Snow Virgins a Free 3-Month Trip

People who have never seen snow or built a snowman are getting a chance to do it in Colorado, in a big way.

The Colorado Tourism Office launched a contest Monday to give three snow virgins an expenses-paid, three-month trip to Colorado, January through March. With help from local instructors and guides, contest winners will sample winter activities like snowmobiling, skiing, snowshoeing, dogsledding, the all-important apres ski cocktail hour, maybe even ice climbing — then Facebook, YouTube and Twitter about it.

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10 Dazzling Hideaways by the Sea

Listen to the ocean from your room in one of these lesser-known coastal inns in the West.

 TWO HARBORS, Catalina Island, California

On the far side of Catalina, away from the main town of Avalon, is Two Harbors, a tiny boaters’ haven that feels like an island on the island.

Check in: For all the isolation, you don’t have to rough it here. In addition to boat-in and walk-in campgrounds, Two Harbors has the Banning House Lodge in the vacation home of Catalina’s onetime owners. All 12 rooms have views of the harbor. From $128

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