2005 Acura RL Road Test Review; plus a Valentine's Day Romantic Rendezvous : ROAD & TRAVEL Magazine

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Family Ski Trip Fun for All
Nordic skiing is one of the only sports that the entire family can do at its own pace - leisurely or vigorously, individually as a family unit or socially with others. Spend some quality time with your family.
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Teens: Driving & Drugs
According to Monitoring the Future data, approximately 15 percent of teens reported driving under the influence of marijuana, a number nearly equivalent to those who reported driving under the influence of alcohol (16 percent). [RISK]

Overseas Crisis Tips
Earthquakes, tsunamis, political upheavals, acts of terrorism, and hijackings are only some of the events threatening the safety of Americans abroad. Learn how your country is there for you. [EMERGENCY]

Top Off Antifreeze
Just as humans need plenty of healthy liquids to avoid dehydration and illness, automobiles need an adequate amount of fresh antifreeze to protect their vital systems. [TOP OFF]

Cruising Questions
Will I get seasick? Which cruise line is right for me? Big ship or a small ship? Knowing what to expect before booking or going on a cruise is important but can prove to be stressful especially if you have never sailed before. [QUESTIONS]

Minivan Comparisons
With roomy interiors and flexible seating, minivans are some of the most versatile vehicles for carrying passengers and cargo. Most models today share the same basic shape, and configuration, with three rows of seats and sliding doors on each side. [MINIVANS]

Luxury Barging - France
It has been said that barges are floating fantasies. For those who have dreamed of escaping to the perfect world, the ultimate travel adventure may be aboard a luxury barge. [LUXURY]

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Redesigned and re-engineered for 2005, the RL sedan is arguably Acura's most stylish car ever. The RL's sleek lines and sporty look might be characterized as masculine but there's no questioning how the RL handles. Carving through a slalom without fuss, barely batting an eye at curves and mountain twisties and proudly displaying its confident demeanor along highways and byways. The RL is an ideal blend of form and function. [STYLISH ACURA]

TCS Expeditions' mission is to be the world leader in expedition travel to the most remote destinations on earth. TCS delivers remarkable luxury adventure travel experiences to more than 60 countries, including some of the world's most remote and exotic destinations. Their creative itineraries and top-quality service along with educational programs allow TCS Expeditions to offer a travel experience unlike any other. [JET SET]

Driving the Toyota 4Runner is a lot like spending time with a good friend. Truck-like in ride, it never feels flustered by the road, no matter how smooth or bumpy. It's no wonder it has been a consistent sales performer for Toyota since first being introduced in 1984 and has managed to stand strong while so many others have gone the way of the dinosaur. [4RUNNER]

Just like those travelers who check into rock 'n roll or baseball fantasy camps, I'm indulging in my own dreamscape. Today I LIVE in one of the most elegant addresses in New York City. I've seen enough Noel Coward plays and movies to know exactly how to pull this off. If only I'd packed a silk gown and a cigarette holder the effect would be perfect.
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Each February, the dilemma returns. How to say it: With flowers? A carefully scripted, mass-manufactured "How do I love thee?" card? Chocolate body paint? From the Queen Mary 2 to a French Kissing Festival, Claddagh rings to Crusaders' castles, here are ROAD & TRAVEL Magazine's top picks for romance in the stone streets of Europe in 2005. [ROMANTIC]

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Power Window Deaths
A new safety regulation from the National Highway Traffic Safety Admin-istration (NHTSA) should help prevent child deaths and injuries from power windows by requiring safer window controls in all new cars. [WINDOW SAFETY]

Four Seasons Whistler
For those looking to enjoy a day of pounding the slopes, or trekking the backcountry in Canada's Great White North, the Four Seasons Whistler is the destination for you. [WHISTLER]

Seat & Head Restraints
Using a new dynamic test and a dummy designed especially for rear impact testing, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has rated 73 seat/head restraint combinations available in 63 car models sold in the U.S. market. [RATED]

Canadian Rockies
Train travel is a throwback to the days of yesteryear, to a seemingly much simpler time and the American Orient Express does its utmost to glamorize the Golden Age of Railroads. [CANADA]

All-Weather Driving Tips
The best advice for driving in bad winter weather is not to drive at all, if you can avoid it. If you must drive in snowy conditions, make sure your car is prepared, and that you know how to handle road conditions. [WINTER TIPS]

Hotel Room Workouts
Being on the road doesn't mean you have to leave your workout routine at home. You can continue to workout while you travel without the hassles of a hotel gym Just you, in the privacy of your hotel room, getting a good workout in 20 minutes. [WORKOUT TIPS]

2005 ESC Vehicles
The following is a list of Model Year 2005 vehicles with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) as available equipment – either Standard or Optional – as reported to NHTSA by the vehicle manufacturers. Vehicle manufacturers may elect to make ESC available on other models during the model year. [EQUIPPED]

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