Cars: 1st Impression
ROAD & TRAVEL is proud to announce the launch of its new auto-motive section "First Impressions," a brief but concise editorial overview of the vehicles our editors test drive on a weekly basis. [DRIVE]

Green Travel
Green Travel has blossomed into it's own booming industry. Fueled by conscien-tious consumers and the need for recycled, reusable products, green travel products, and green travel itself, are quickly gaining in popularity. [GO GREEN]

Rent-A-Car Guide
Traveling? America is host to many, many automobile rental companies who would be happy to loan you a ride. To find out which suit your taste and budget, we've compil-ed a list of some of the nation's top renters to make it easy for you to decide. [WHO'S WHO]

Four Star Stays
Booking lodging online is becoming easier and easier with the use of large travel depot websites, but finding a good buy might be more difficult than it looks. Find out the most important factors when selecting a hotel on the web. [WWW]

Toxic Car Caution
A recent study released on PBDEs (found in car plastics) reveals that your car and you may be in danger. The vehicle with lowest PBDE ratings was none other than Volvo; read on to see if your car made the list. [DANGER]

"Insuring" Peace
Buying travel insurance is rarely the most exciting aspect of a vacation. But making sure that you and yours will stay safe and sound is priceless. [TRAVEL]

Braking Blunders
Have you ever been surprised by something suddenly while driving and felt relief when your brakes saved the day? Keep you and your car safe with regular brake maintenance. [STOP]

RTM BACK ISSUES

World's Best Hostels
A comfortable space and a warm environment are breeding grounds for personal travel tips, suggestions and advice that go far beyond that of any concierge. Hostels are quickly becoming a popular form of budget travel for not only the young, but the young-at-heart. [HOSTELS]

Deals on Wheels
When Consumers Digest listed their Best Buys, Bridgestone scored a homerun in the tire department. With four products making the list, the Bridgestone brand took home honors in touring, performance, SUV and sport. [TIRES]

Fearless Flying
Billions of people travel by plane every year, yet there are an estimated 25 million Americans who are plagued by a fear of flying. Meryl Getline, a B-777 captain for a major airline, offers these five tips to flying phobes.
[SKY HIGH]

Top 10 US Trails
Hiking boots on? Gear up for this year with a checklist of the top ten trails in the U.S. Voted on and selected by over 10 million enthusiasts, there's sure to be a match for everyone. This year's number one? Breakneck Ridge Hiking Trail in Beacon, New York. [HIKERS HEAVEN]

Used Car FAQ's
If you're shopping for a used car you've probably heard the word "certified." Unfortunately, most of us don't know what certified should mean and, even worse, it doesn't always mean the same thing. [CPO]

Kids, Cars & Crashes
All too common of a scenario is a quick trip to the grocery store that leaves kids unbuckled. A study proves that these everyday routines on local roads are more deadly than highway crashes and that 80 percent of crashes take place less than 20 minutes from home. [BUCKLED UP]