The Sanctuary Hotel Review, plus 2005 New Vehicle Model Guide, and Traveling With Your Pet : ROAD & TRAVEL Magazine

D E C E M B E R 2 0 0 4

Pack Light on Flight
Want to pack just a small carry-on bag for easy fall or holiday travel this year but don't know where to start? Packing expert Susan Foster, gives the following advice from years of living out of a suitcase for weeks at a time. [PACK LIGHT]

Prevent Crashing
Correct behaviors conducted before starting the car can help combat two of the leading causes of serious car crashes - seatbelt use and incorrectly inflated or unevenly worn tires.[SAFE DRIVING]

Holiday Travel Tips
The Holiday season is upon us and this year as with years past, millions of people will hit the airways to visit family and friends. The Holidays are supposed to be a time of peace, joy and celebra-tion but traveling, especially if you have little or no flying experience, can be quite stressful. [TIPS]

Driving With Kids - STOP
Don't forget that children are not little adults. When traveling, they need frequent breaks to eat, use the bathroom, stretch their legs and keep their minds busy. [KIDS TRAVEL]

Rental Car Success
Driving a rented car can be just as easy and safe as driving your own with the right preparation. How can you properly prepare to drive a rental vehicle? [RENTAL SUCCESS]

Genoa, Italy
A short drive away from the Porto Antico, we found a more tranquil experience of Genoa's 19-mile coastline in Boccadasse, an ancient fishing village near the city's border. Euphoria set in as I ate vanilla gelato studded with pralines, and lazed up and down the winding stone waterfront path. [GENOA ITALY]

RTM BACK ISSUES

Free Newsletter

Click on FREE Newsletter icon and get RTM updates sent directly to your inbox. [SAMPLE]

Next Issue

2005 Saab 9-2x
Amarillo, Texas
2005 Land Rover LR3
Ireland - Walking/Biking
Entry Level Luxury Car Guide
CLazyU Ranch, Colorado
Behind the Crash Tests
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & SPA

To describe the automotive Class of 2005 as futuristic might be an understatement because the typical new vehicle for 2005 is a computerized mechanical marvel that's smart, savvy and also quite stylish. In many instances, the new cars of 2005 can perform multiple functions and transform into different types of vehicles for different audiences.
[2005 "EVERY MAKE & MODEL" GUIDE]

The intended look is that of a centuries old home pre-existing the two outer wings by several decades. This provides the illusion of expansion, as if the residence passed from one imaginary proprietor to the next. Careful consideration was paid to each section of Charleston brick, stone, stucco, wood, slate, copper and ironwork. [KIAWAH ISLAND]

The 2005 Ford Focus is available in three body styles; 3-door hatchback, 4-door sedan or wagon and a 5-door hatchback. Whichever one you choose, the styling is reminiscent of last year's model, but has been upgraded nicely in both look and feel. [FOCUS]

The cottages open to pets have less-breakable furniture making it ok to let your pet have at it. However, there is a $100 house-keeping deposit upon check-in. If Fido obeys orders and doesn't chew up the couch, your money is refunded. [PET TRAVEL]

Traveling during the holidays usually means dealing with winter conditions, a lot of traffic and longer drive times. Inside the car, the heater is blasting and in turn, dehydrating the eyes. [FUZZY]

ROAD & TRAVEL Magazine

Stop Newsletter by sending "REMOVE" response in the subject line of the email.

Share |

2005 ICOTY Nominees
The votes have been cast, acceptance speeches are being written, the media is being rounded up as the anticipation continues to grow. It's that time of year again when ROAD & TRAVEL Magazine evaluates the top new cars and trucks for 2005. Who will take home top honors in RTMs 9th Annual International Car of the Year Awards? [AWARDS]

Nova Scotia's Bluenose
With over 4,700 miles of coastline, nature lets you get as close as you like. Whale watching and sailing off the shoreline is guaranteed to make the stoutest landlubber long for the days of Nova Scotia's Bluenose, the fastest sailing ship in the Atlantic. [NOVA SCOTIA]

10 Healthy Travel Tips
It's vacation time, and you're ready to relax. However, for many people, an unfamiliar bed or diet can cause restlessness instead. Don't let a few days away from home wreak havoc on your daily routine. [GO]

Winter Vision: A Blur?
If you're already on the road when bad weather hits, there are things you can do to keep yourself, passengers and other drivers safer on the road. [WINTER DRIVING]

Booking OnTime Flights
While there may not be much any of us can do about the weather, you don't always have to be its victim. If your travel plans require a connec-tion, avoid connecting airports that are particularly prone to thunderstorms. [ON-TIME]

Maintenance Savings
Dealers may charge you more. In each city, dealer quotes were generally higher than those from independent repair shops. One reason for the higher prices is that few dealers hewed exactly to the owner's manual recommendations. [SAVE]