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1. Tips For Planning A Classic
Road Trip

2. A Classic Road Trip: A Fun Family
Adventure
No doubt, there are many Americans who
remember the good old days of hopping in
the family station wagon and pulling out of the
driveway for a road trip that resembles that of
the Griswold family in the classic movie
National Lampoon's Vacation. Hopefully, most
of these memories do not involve dead aunts
tied to the top of a car or dad punching a
talking moose at an amusement park.

3. Siblings taking up too much of the
space in the back seat or incessant
cries of "are we there yet?" are
probably much more common.
Regardless of the particulars, these
trips can be a great method of family
bonding. How should families prepare
for a classic vacation? Here are a few
tips that can make the trip more
enjoyable.

4. Decide Where to Go
This point should go without saying, but
failing to plan means planning to fail. It is
always good to have an idea of where one
intends to go. Will the family appreciate a
trip through the mountains? Maybe a trip to
a lake for some fishing would be better?
Some families would rather spend a week
driving through big cities. The options are
endless, but necessary to go through
before planning anything else. Some road
trips will have several attractions along the
route. Others, especially through desert or
rural areas, will have little of interest.

5. With smart phones and internet
access, finding a good place to stay is
just a few clicks away. Many websites
will also have user ratings for various
hotels and motels that can help would-be
travelers from making a mistake and
booking lodgings that resemble the
Bates Motel from the classic movie
Psycho. Booking ahead of time after
checking out reviews can help
vacationers avoid a bad situation.

6. Plan Stays Ahead of Time
This can be very important,
especially during busy times of the
year. One of the worst things that
travelers can experience is driving
across the prairies or a desert with
exits every 50 miles only to find that all
of the hotel rooms taken. This can
easily be avoided with some planning

7. Think about What to Drive
Most people plan on taking the
family car on a road trip. This is often
the best option. There are times that it
might be a bad move. Those with
really old cars that tend to overheat or
break down may want to consider a
rental vehicle for safety reasons.
Those who drive a Hummer may want
to downsize for a lengthy trip to save
on fuel costs.

8. Families with a compact vehicle may
want to rent a minivan for more room on a
long trip. These are things to think about.
Of course, a rental may cost more, but it
may be worth it for greater comfort or
peace of mind. A GPS system can help
save money by helping drivers avoid poor
directions and higher gas costs.

9. Take Extra Money or a Credit Card
Just about everything on a vacation
can cost more than expected.
Therefore, it is imperative to have
some extra cash or a credit card. No
one wants to be stuck 200 miles from
home with no gas and no cash.

10. Family vacations can be a great deal of fun. They
can lead to some great memories. They can also lead
to as much stress as daily life. Taking the previous tips
into consideration can help alleviate some of that
stress.