DON'T GET BUSTED!

Some laws catch even travel junkies off guard. In this slide show, our man Bud Travel shows how to stay out of trouble—by getting into a heap of it himself.
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FROM OUR BLOG: THIS JUST IN

There will be fewer flights this fall than in any season since late 2001. The airlines have been trimming flights, and they haven't finished. This means that, despite the recession, planes will probably be full. And even if the economy strengthens a bit, airfares aren't going to get any cheaper by the holidays. get the details

TEST LAB

Companies love to brag about their latest invincible gear, but can any of these items survive our battery of tests? We push them to their limits…and keep on pushing. read more

CALLING ALL READERS

Just back from Hawaii? We're adding brand-new pages and need your help to build them. This week we're looking for photos from Honolulu, Kauai, Maui, Volcanoes National Park, and beyond. Plus, keep an eye out for our slide show of our readers' best Hawaii photos. upload now