travel quizzes

Hey, savvy traveler. How well have you been paying attention to the news? And how's your geography knowledge holding up? Get a sharp pencil and your travel skills. For every right answer, give yourself 10 points. For every wrong answer, give yourself zero.
Here's the scoring:0-30: Um, do you have any idea where you are right now?
40-80: Considering that 43 percent of Americans ages 18 to 24 cannot locate Ohio on a map, you're not doing too badly.
90-120: A-plus. You rock.

Share your island knowledge

Island facts

1. The island of Vieques is owned by the United States.

Hoover Dam facts

Hoover Dam facts

2. A new bridge opened at the Hoover Dam this year, spanning the Colorado River.

Get the scoop on Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

3. Southwest Airlines recently announced it was buying a competitor.

Cunard ship facts

Cunard ships

4. Which is the newest Cunard ship?

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Wizarding World of Harry Potter

5. In June, Universal Orlando opened a new attraction, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Airport security rules

Airport security rules

6. The controversial body scanners at airport security use what kind of technology to look for hidden weapons?

Facts about Dominica

Caribbean island of Dominica

7. The Caribbean island of Dominica, not to be confused with the Dominican Republic, is trying to break into what tourism niche?

All about Steven Slater

All about Steven Slater

8. In August, Steven Slater, a JetBlue flight attendant, flipped out on a plane, yelled at the passengers, grabbed two beers and slid down the plane's emergency chute.

Airport baggage fees

Airport baggage fees

What is the maximum weight for the first checked bag on most U.S. airlines without paying a fee?