2005 Luxury Car Buyer's Guide, European Cruises, 2005 Hyundai Tucson Review, San Luis Obispo Travel Review, '05 Minivan Crash Tests, Paris Hotels, 2005 Kia Sportage Review, America's Great Monuments -- ROAD & TRAVEL Magazine

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05 Minivan Roll Test
Minivans produced by five different manufacturers have earned the highest possible safety ratings in the latest crash tests by the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). [RATING]

Airline Child Safety
Traveling with children, especially infants and toddlers, puts special demands on the adults responsible for their well-being. Based on analyses of dozens of aviation incidents and accidents involving children and on my own experience as a traveling parent. [TRAVEL WITH KIDS]

Teens: Cause of Deaths
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 15- to 20-year-olds, and two out of three teenagers who die in car accidents are passengers in vehicles driven by other teens. [TEEN]

TSA Bans Lighters
The TSA added cigarette lighters to their list of "Prohibited Items" and, as of April 14, 2005, they may no longer be carried through an airport security checkpoint on your person or in a carry-on bag. [BAN LIGHTERS]

Bahamian Driving
I've driven in several countries and conclude that Bahamians are indeed among the most considerate drivers in the world. Many Bahamians think nothing of suddenly stopping in the middle of a busy road to chat with a friend they've spotted walking on the shoulder. [ROAD HUMOR]

Fear of Flying
If you find yourself a little nervous about flying, there are many helpful resources available. Treatments methods available include virtual reality sessions, private therapy, classroom study, books, and tapes. [FEAR]

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They are the special driving machines that dwell less on need and more on want or must-have. They satisfy the quest for perfection as we appreciate their touches of fine craftsmanship, their seamless bodies with lustrous finishes, and their superb feel as they wrap around us. [LUXURY MACHINES]

When planning a vacation or touring the United States (a voyage that could take a lifetime) we are faced with two very challenging questions; where do we go, and when we get there, what do we see? [AMERICA'S MONUMENTS]

The new Tucson SUV offers first-class quality, size and comfort, along with one of the best warranties in the industry. In fact, you might even say this newest Hyundai is a vehicle whose design should continue to bear fruit for many years to come. [GO]

Even if you are one of those people who feel a hotel is just a place to sleep at night, what fun it can be to stay in a hotel from the 17th century, full of the details that only the French seem to do so well: the decor of the rooms, beamed ceilings, a view of an ivy-covered, paved courtyard out your window. [CHARMING HOTELS]

The Kia Sportage has been Absent from the market for three years but it is back with a new persona. And like the kid up the block, its act seems stitched together. But then that is increasingly typical of Korean vehicles - quality and reliability way up, design values stronger. [ALL GROWN UP]

San Luis Obispo, and the region in which it calls home, is well worth a minimum of a couple days' visit. There is a natural feeling in the air and in the attitude of most of the people in the area that puts minds at ease, encourages relaxation, and educates on the merits of taking time out. Rewarding the soul for doing so. [GO]

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European Destinations
Northern Europe perennially tops lists of favorite destinations for North American travelers. Those who have been there look forward to returning, and those who have not dream of going. [DREAM CRUISE]

Tools for Do-It-Yourself
Whether on the road or at home, you need to be equipped some basic survival items and tools that can make driving and living with your car easier, safer and more convenient. [DIY TOOLS]

JOQ Day Spa For Men
Men are beginning to head to spas for massages and rejuvenating treatments, and now make up 30% of spa revenue in the United States. In Europe, the revenue percentage is even higher. [NO STRESS]

Most $$$ Insurance
Insurance companies based their premiums on two things, what they think about the probability that you will have an accident and how much they think it will cost them. Where you drive, how much you drive, and who's doing the driving are among the factors that affect the probability of an accident. [MOST EXPENSIVE]

Quick Facts for RVs
As families head out on their vacations this summer, many will fly, drive or take a train. The rest will be hitting the highways and byways in true road trip fashion… RVing in style. Here's a list of helpful facts and tips to get you on the road in your own RV. [GO]

Plastics = Safer Driving
Sitting only a quarter inch off the road, these plastic traffic devices can be visible by as much as 1000 feet away and can enhance road safety. [GO]

Travel Fitness Walking
Walking is a fabulous and fabulously easy way to get your exercise. It's a great way to get in shape and stay in shape, whether you're on the road or at home. [WALK]

Driving With Cell Phone
The NOPUS's finding of 5% use of handheld phones in 2004 translates into an estimated 800,000 vehicles on the road during the typical daylight moment in 2004 driven by someone holding a phone. [DON'T]

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