PLANNING A ROAD TRIP
Road trips, whether for business or pleasure, can be a wonderful experience for you and your family. Unfortunately, most people
just jump into their car, drive for hours with a occasional stop at a fast food restaurant for a quick bite to eat, and arrive at their
destination exhausted and irritated by the heavy traffic, bad food, and other drivers. This does not have to happen to you. With a little
planning your road trip can be a joyful and memorable event.
just jump into their car, drive for hours with a occasional stop at a fast food restaurant for a quick bite to eat, and arrive at their
destination exhausted and irritated by the heavy traffic, bad food, and other drivers. This does not have to happen to you. With a little
planning your road trip can be a joyful and memorable event.
Need driving directions to your destination? Mapquest will give you detailed information on
how to get there; including driving time, mileage, road conditions, etc. If you are looking for
more information such as lodging or camping locations, points of interest, and road pass
elevations, you can't miss if you check out Good Sam Club trip planner We strongly
recommend joining The Good Sam Club. When traveling, expect the unexpected. Allow
sufficient time in case of travel delays such as construction, unfortunate mechanical trouble,
or the discovery of an interesting site where you decide to spend some extra time exploring.
how to get there; including driving time, mileage, road conditions, etc. If you are looking for
more information such as lodging or camping locations, points of interest, and road pass
elevations, you can't miss if you check out Good Sam Club trip planner We strongly
recommend joining The Good Sam Club. When traveling, expect the unexpected. Allow
sufficient time in case of travel delays such as construction, unfortunate mechanical trouble,
or the discovery of an interesting site where you decide to spend some extra time exploring.
When you take that extended trip for vacation or business or to visit friends and family, break up the long
journey by planning your stops before you start each day. Check out the trip planner you printed from
Good Sam Club to find points of interest. There will be plenty of signs along the way indicating these
points of interest, picnic areas, lakes, state and county parks, historical markers, etc. It doesn't have to
be far from the highway exit and the time spent will refresh you for the balance of the day's drive.
journey by planning your stops before you start each day. Check out the trip planner you printed from
Good Sam Club to find points of interest. There will be plenty of signs along the way indicating these
points of interest, picnic areas, lakes, state and county parks, historical markers, etc. It doesn't have to
be far from the highway exit and the time spent will refresh you for the balance of the day's drive.
Pack a picnic lunch before you leave home and when it is time to eat, instead of getting off the road to find
a coffee shop or fast food restaurant, pull into a rest stop and have your meal outdoors. Most rest areas
along major interstates and highways have picnic tables conveniently located close to the parking area.
Not only will you save money, but this break gives you the opportunity to stretch you legs, relax, and enjoy
the surroundings. If you have the time (it will be time well spent) stop at one of the points of interest
mentioned previously and have a special Road Trip Picnic. These stops do not have to have picnic
facilities available if you carry a folding picnic table in the trunk of your car. With very little effort your
picnic will become a mini vacation. Imagine getting off of that busy highway for a while and enjoying a
picnic lunch along the banks of a river or lake. Even if your travels cover several days; with a cargo
cooler and a travel pack in your car you can visit a local market when you stop for the night and purchase
the ingredients needed for the next day's picnic. For more information:
a coffee shop or fast food restaurant, pull into a rest stop and have your meal outdoors. Most rest areas
along major interstates and highways have picnic tables conveniently located close to the parking area.
Not only will you save money, but this break gives you the opportunity to stretch you legs, relax, and enjoy
the surroundings. If you have the time (it will be time well spent) stop at one of the points of interest
mentioned previously and have a special Road Trip Picnic. These stops do not have to have picnic
facilities available if you carry a folding picnic table in the trunk of your car. With very little effort your
picnic will become a mini vacation. Imagine getting off of that busy highway for a while and enjoying a
picnic lunch along the banks of a river or lake. Even if your travels cover several days; with a cargo
cooler and a travel pack in your car you can visit a local market when you stop for the night and purchase
the ingredients needed for the next day's picnic. For more information:
Traveling With Children
When traveling with children, give the kids a map and they can follow the route you are taking as you
travel. Allow each child to bring his or her own travel pack filled with books, projects, and one "special
item" brought from home. This will keep them occupied and make their travel time seem to go by faster.
Remember, a road trip can take as much as 1/3 longer when traveling with children than without
because of the frequent stops required, preparation time, and the extra organizing. If the children are
young (under the age of 12 ) and it is time for a break, look for a place with a playground. This gives
them the opportunity to exercise and release some of that pent up energy that has been building up
during the long drive. State, county, and local city parks welcome the traveler, and most of the parks
have picnic facilities available for a quick picnic lunch or snack. These quick meals are faster, cheaper,
and healthier than stopping a a fast food restaurant. Just take out your travel pack and the picnic
placemat that you packed in the trunk of your car and you will be set up in no time at all.
travel. Allow each child to bring his or her own travel pack filled with books, projects, and one "special
item" brought from home. This will keep them occupied and make their travel time seem to go by faster.
Remember, a road trip can take as much as 1/3 longer when traveling with children than without
because of the frequent stops required, preparation time, and the extra organizing. If the children are
young (under the age of 12 ) and it is time for a break, look for a place with a playground. This gives
them the opportunity to exercise and release some of that pent up energy that has been building up
during the long drive. State, county, and local city parks welcome the traveler, and most of the parks
have picnic facilities available for a quick picnic lunch or snack. These quick meals are faster, cheaper,
and healthier than stopping a a fast food restaurant. Just take out your travel pack and the picnic
placemat that you packed in the trunk of your car and you will be set up in no time at all.
If at all possible,you really don't want to stop at a store along the way to purchase items you should have
brought from home but forgot. An extensive packing check list for road trips will save you from this
frustration. And keeping your children occupied while traveling can also be a major undertaking. Here
is a link that has both; an extensive packing check list for Road Trips as well as printable activities for
the kids while traveling . Family Fun. Making sure that your vehicle is in good condition before starting
on the trip seems obvious. However, by using a checklist for your car you will be assured that nothing
has been overlooked.
brought from home but forgot. An extensive packing check list for road trips will save you from this
frustration. And keeping your children occupied while traveling can also be a major undertaking. Here
is a link that has both; an extensive packing check list for Road Trips as well as printable activities for
the kids while traveling . Family Fun. Making sure that your vehicle is in good condition before starting
on the trip seems obvious. However, by using a checklist for your car you will be assured that nothing
has been overlooked.
You know that when you get underway on your trip, sooner or later someone says, "I'm
thirsty". Here is a helpful hint that will keep you from having to stop and buy expensive and
unhealthy sodas. The night before leaving, fill plastic water bottles half way with water or
their favorite juice and place them into your freezer. Just before you leave, top them off and
their drinks will remain cold for hours as the ice slowly melts. Pure Water 2 Go is the
answer for drinking water containers. It eliminates the need to buy bottled water and
purifies the water from the tap. Convenient sizes are available for adults and children.
thirsty". Here is a helpful hint that will keep you from having to stop and buy expensive and
unhealthy sodas. The night before leaving, fill plastic water bottles half way with water or
their favorite juice and place them into your freezer. Just before you leave, top them off and
their drinks will remain cold for hours as the ice slowly melts. Pure Water 2 Go is the
answer for drinking water containers. It eliminates the need to buy bottled water and
purifies the water from the tap. Convenient sizes are available for adults and children.
| Planning a road trip is easy if you have the information at hand. Whether it is by car or a RV road trip, planning ahead and knowing what to expect makes your travel much more enjoyable. |
Planning the Road Trip
Get Good Directions
Plan Your Stops
The Road Trip Picnic Lunch
The PICNIC TOTE OR BACKPACK Picnic baskets loaded with all types of accessories are
great for the romantic picnic or outing. However, they are bulky and cumbersome when
traveling and take up valuable trunk space. On the other hand, a Picnic Tote or Backpack
conveniently holds all the necessary items for your lunch stop and is not only easy to carry
but also takes up very little storage space.
great for the romantic picnic or outing. However, they are bulky and cumbersome when
traveling and take up valuable trunk space. On the other hand, a Picnic Tote or Backpack
conveniently holds all the necessary items for your lunch stop and is not only easy to carry
but also takes up very little storage space.
The PICNICPLACEMAT America's most unique placemat and a definite must for picnics,
road trips, patios, RVs, camping, potlucks, etc. Each placemat comes complete with a
napkin holder and a 3 piece flatware set (knife, fork, spoon) that is stored in a pocket which
has been sewn onto the placemat. The Picnic Placemat can be rolled up with the flatware
set securely inside and secured with a Velcro tab. There is no need to spread out a table
cloth when you use the Picnic Placemat.
road trips, patios, RVs, camping, potlucks, etc. Each placemat comes complete with a
napkin holder and a 3 piece flatware set (knife, fork, spoon) that is stored in a pocket which
has been sewn onto the placemat. The Picnic Placemat can be rolled up with the flatware
set securely inside and secured with a Velcro tab. There is no need to spread out a table
cloth when you use the Picnic Placemat.
Checklists and Printable Activities
| Just a short drive from the freeway and you could find a secluded, tranquil place to have a quiet and relaxing picnic lunch. |
"I'm Thirsty!"
Where would you rather be?
Make this weekend a Road Trip weekend!
If you are planning an extended road trip and have intentions of camping and hiking along
the way, TRAILS is a service you shouldn't be without.....especially if you are new to the area
you are visiting. They have a free trial service that will leave you wondering which of their
many options you should choose.
the way, TRAILS is a service you shouldn't be without.....especially if you are new to the area
you are visiting. They have a free trial service that will leave you wondering which of their
many options you should choose.
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