AWRT

JANUARY 2004

RTM Awards TV Special
T
he 2004 RTM Car of the Year Awards will air on CBS Detroit as a one-hour TV special, on Wednesday, January 7, 2004 at 7 p.m. [WATCH]


Erase winter doldrums with a fun vacation! Peruse some of our favorite places of the past year:

FOR SUN
 

- Mexico's Caribbean Coast
- Gulf Coast of Mississippi
- Escape to Aruba
- Calif. Coast Along Highway 1
- Turks & Caicos Islands
- Steal Away to St. Thomas
- Contrasts of Cape Town
- Orlando Girls Getaway

FOR SNOW
 

- Canoe Bay: Luxury Retreat
- Quebec's Ice Hotel
- Winter Play: Telluride, CO

FOR ADVENTURE
 

- Hang Gliding - For Everyone!
- A Montana Ranch Adventure
- Disney's Newest Attraction
- Lose Yourself in Las Vegas
- Ride the Rails in Luxury
- Sailing a Clipper Ship

FOR RENEWAL
 

- Elemis Spa, Aladdin, LV
- Haldiman Hills Spa Village
- Grove Park Inn & Resort Spa

Safe Winter Driving Tips
Each year, thousands of women, either alone or with family, are caught on the road when the weather turns bad. Safety is RTM's top priority -- so one can never have enough winter driving & safety tips. [TIPS]

Trips & Tours by Train!
Smithsonian Journeys, the largest, most diverse museum-based educational travel program in the world, offering itineraries filled with the "joy of discovery and the fun of learning," has once again partnered with American Orient Express (AOE) to offer six select itineraries in 2004. [CHOO]



Next Issue:

- All-New 2004 Vehicle Guide
- Germany with Mercedes
- Mardi Gras Alternatives
- Top Caribbean Spots

· NEW THIS WEEK ·

2004 AWRT AWARD WINNERS

RTM's 2004
Car of the Year

AWARD WINNERS!

RTM's Car of the Year Award winners were announced Jan. 3, 2004, at a black-tie gala that coincided with the opening of the media days for the world's largest and most significant annual auto event, the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan.

Which vehicles were selected as the best of the best this year? Click on to find out!

[AND THE AWARD WINNERS ARE...]



Africa! The Ultimate Safari

An ultra-upscale safari destination that specializes in close encounters with Africa's wild cats is Ulusaba, a luxurious lodge and game park owned by Britain's Sir Richard Branson, the founder of Virgin Airlines. Ulusaba amounts to an elegant spa and retreat occupying high ground in the midst of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, an area which boasts the world's greatest concentration of wild species and it teams with Africa's Big Five game animals -- lion, leopard, cheetah, rhinoceros and the cape buffalo. [DREAM] 



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Are Silver Cars Safer?
Does the color of your car have any relation to your safety behind the wheel? A group of New Zealand scientists think so. They say silver colored cars are less likely to be involved in a crash causing serious injuries. [SILVER]

Pack Smart from Start
With shorter vacations and endless airline restrictions, smart packing is more important than ever. We've got a handful of luggage packing tips that will help make your travels as smooth as possible. [PACK]

Check Antifreeze or Else!
If you don't remember the last time you checked or changed your antifreeze, you need to do so before winter's extreme temperatures and harsh road conditions seriously damage your car's engine. [CHECK]

Safe Driving Kids!
What is the ideal age to teach children about automobile safety? If the multi-year marketing partnership between Volvo Cars of North America and LEGOLAND California is any indicator, beginning with pre-school is not too soon. [TOTS]

Bike Texas Hill Country
Hop on a motorcycle to explore a series of unique towns - starting with one made famous by its wacky characters...and a catchy country tune. Tasty BBQ, shopping and outdoor adventure in the Texas Hill Country. [RIDE]

Kia.com: Most Improved
Kia ranks highest in an improving field of automotive manufacturer Web sites, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2003 Manufacturer Web Site Evaluation Study released recently. [GO KIA]