There is nothing more fun than an old-fashioned travel. I love being under the open road and explore our country. Now I have a "road tripper" for some time and although I love air travel, I love the road trip, because one can really experience the country. So it's time to get your favorite music and snacks ready and plan to open their road trip adventure with these ten easy road trip travel tips. 1. Plan your trip. First you must determine where you're going to go and then plan your trip. Planning does not take a long time, but you need to go the route you will and points of interest along the way to go that you want to stop and explore are white. Half the fun is a trip to see the sites along the route. I like my journey and MapQuest have important than my plan of attack for my trip. GPS is very popular these days and I recommend it, but you can not always rely on them when you hit road works or accidents on your journey. Therefore, it is essential is that a genuine card with you for the areas that you and then plan to travel on alternative routes if necessary. 2. Book your hotel reservations before you go. Part of the fun when traveling on the road stops wherever your heart desires, but there is nothing worse than a "no room at the inn" experience on a trip. You may not realize that it had a "Comic Book Trade Show," "Strawberry Festival" or convention in the city while you are visiting and there are no rooms are. If you do not want you to book your reservations in advance you have to not only run the risk that you sleep in your car, but you can not manage your budget effectively Road Trip. If you travel with your family or a group of friends stay in view an all-suite hotel or even renting a time share, a good option for families who want a trip. Did you know that 90 percent of the people who own a timeshare do not use it regularly? Many find great deals on offer, see some of the larger hotel chains that timeshare and many of them even have a washer and dryer are found. For my Road Trip to Scottsdale, I booked a fantastic one-bedroom suite with a kitchenette in a time share property directly with the hotel for $ 100/night including tax at the Sheraton Desert Oasis Villas. 3. Give your car a full tune, or to go before you consider renting a car. A week before you go on your way to travel, take your car into a melody and ask your mechanic to make sure the car fluids are filled, air pressure in the tires is the best ride for highway, and any other necessary concerns be addressed regarding your vehicle. If you need to repair something, it is best to them at a place you can trust before you travel road. Plus, it can be more expensive if it has to be a situation. Also, make sure to pack that you have a roadside safety kit just in case of emergency. For me that my kit includes American Automobile Association membership card (Premier membership). If you have a car that will no longer under warranty or has an automatic roadside assistance, then an American Automobile Association membership is a necessity, since you save a fortune in the unfortunate event you have a break down and have your car towed . If we are all concerned that your current vehicle is "road trip worth it," then you might want to consider renting a car for your trip. I did this for my trip to Arizona, I like very much to a car and had the rest for my trip. 4. Pack your own food and plan a picnic. I used to be addicted to stop at fast food joints on a ride. It was something fun about the felt on a trip, but I have since learned that I prefer my own food for my travel pack. It not only keeps me eat healthier, but also saves money, and especially if you travel with your family. Also, if you plan ahead, you may find that there is a great stop for a scenic picnic your travel and packing a picnic is so much better than flying through the drive-thru. If you do make a stop, either for a picnic or explore a cool looking along the path. 5. Bring good music, or books with you! The music is really the soundtrack of our lives and every road trip needs a soundtrack. I think of my trip to Seattle every time I hear a song by Phil Collins from "No Jacket Required", because the primary music I hear on this trip was. I think of the Bahamas Iceland Harbor and the stunning walks on the Pink Sands Beach every time I listen to Wilson Phillips music. It's a bit like a theme song for every holiday, but hearing the music will still evoke fun memories of wonderful trips. I also love catching up on books I like reading, but somehow it is easier to hear. That's where audio books come and you can find them on your MP3 player, download, iPhone or other PDA device. ! 6. Do not forget to pack a bag boredom buster for kids. One thing I have of the production for TV series "The Travel Mom" Emily Kaufman learned that if you are traveling with children, you must make sure that a lot, they have to talk to during your road trip. She calls this the Boredom Buster pocket. Do not forget to pack, including some young children with fun music, your travel games, magnetic board games. DVD players are an option for really long trips and as long as your child is not prone to motion sickness. Of course, electronic games your children are busy, but I would encourage you the time on these toys especially if you limit by a few large natural areas travel. It's an excellent chance to bond as a family and your child's memory of the trip will be lost when they lost in a Game Boy are. 7. Remember, a journey as much about the trip, such as the target. One of my all time favorite road trips was the day my niece, Jessica, and I drove 52 miles to the charming "Road to Hana on the island of Maui in Hawaii. I will never forget that the leader said: ". Remember, Hana not a destination, it is a journey" Hana is about 52 miles from Kahului, but a typical trip to Hana located takes at least three hours, as the road is very winding with about 620 curves over 59 bridges, 46 of which have only one lane. This magnificent road trip is a memorable journey that is by a lush, tropical rain forest, with its thundering waterfalls, black sand beaches, picturesque cliffs lava, fresh fruit, and tropical hills is crossed. Jessica and I heard at least ten times including a stop at the picnic on the black sand beach. We took pictures of waterfalls, delicious fruit stands and tropical gardens. You should leave your road trip in the same way we have our Road to Hana: Enjoy your road trip as a journey, not a destination. 8. Make good use of every stop. I like to plan my stops for fuel, food and restrooms so that I can use my time efficiently and not waste time trying three stations instead of one. Probably the most important thing is that every time you want to stop so that all use the toilet in the car (even if they think they do not have the right, then) is. This reduces to the attacks you make just for this purpose. Even if you are traveling with children, and you need to stop for the toilet, I recommend stopping at a Starbucks. Parents can get a coffee or ice tea, the toilets are clean, and there are not many distractions for children (such as toys to buy) that can have a truck stop or gas station. Use to help the Starbucks store locator on their website you will stop in the planning, before you go. What is a "good egg" and a purchase at Starbucks, while you're there. 9. Avoid anger. If you're on a journey, you have to be Street Wise. Do not be a target for crime by leaving your valuables on the seat in the car (DVD, Game Boys, etc.) and do not advertise you are on a journey with pillows and blankets everywhere. If you park your car, hide your valuables and Road Trip comfort. If you keep your "I'm on a ride clues hidden clear any thief or troublemaker should right foot from your car proactive. Other considerations Street Wise is to always park where there are good lighting and foot traffic and ensure that your windows are rolled up and the doors are locked when you leave your car. You can also buy on terms such as "The Club", if the additional insurance for the safety of such. Finally, if you drive, watch your speed. Speeding gives you the chance to get a ticket and more importantly, it reduces the time to respond if the need should arise. If the driver you are responsible for your passengers. If you sign that, let's say "Speed limits are photo enforced," they believe to see. Other good driving tips include avoiding rush hour, particularly in larger cities, and whenever possible, take turns with other people in the car. They also want to avoid driving at night if you are not familiar with your environment. 10. Go Get a City Card and save up to 55% on attractions and theme parks at your destination. Last year I flew my 8-year-old niece, Alexis and 10-year-old nephew, Tyler, to Los Angeles for their spring break (with Southwest Airlines award miles, of course) and we have a trip down to San Diego. That's when I discovered save the money for San Diego Go Card City. With this card, I saved hundreds of dollars in tickets to Legoland, the Wild Animal Park, the San Diego Zoo and other attractions, including a whale watching on the Pacific Ocean by only the purchase of a Go San Diego Card. Instead of paying for every local attraction, you pay a price for up to 40 attractions (depending on the town visiting) and you have to create your own experience, tailoring your activities to what you love to do, but also enjoy huge savings. For example, with the Go Los Angeles Card, you can one, two, three vote, winning five or seven day tickets at a low, pre-paid price, access to 40 attractions included. This saves up to 55% compared to buying tickets directly at Universal Studios Hollywood, LEGOLAND California, Knott's Berry Farm, Paramount Studios, the Queen Mary, and many other attractions. Go City Cards are available in many cities and resort destinations in the U.S. such as Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Las Vegas, New York City, San Diego, San Francisco, Honolulu, Orlando, Miami, Seattle, Blue Ridge, and even Toronto. Last tips: Do not forget your phone and make sure you are "hands free" if you use it while driving. In many states it is the law, but it is down right dangerous. Always use your phone hands-free, if you go. Do not forget to update your software on your phone before you, because you do not want to pay higher prices for roaming charges will leave. Finally, it is a really good idea to get a copy of your itinerary to family members or friends e-mails in the event of an emergency - this is especially a good idea for women traveling together. Now, drive safely and have fun! You can get more information on my website at Best-Travel-Deals-Tips.com.
