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How to Plan the Perfect Road Trip

Planes, trains and buses may get you where you need to go, but there is something alluring about hitting the open road to begin a new journey. However, road trips can also be exhausting. Before you jump in the car and hit the road, you’ll need to do a little planning and preparation first. The following tips will allow you to plan the perfect road trip.

Clean your car before and during your trip.
Go ahead, leave the napkins and gum wrappers under your seat. Leave the receipts from your last business-related drive in the glove box. Don’t sweat the dog hair in the back bed … but you’ll be sorry. A few days into your trip, when the old gum wrappers are joined by new fast food wrappers, when the glove box starts overflowing with hotel receipts and local maps, when dog hair starts sticking to your luggage and your gear, you’ll rue the day you failed to pull out the Shop-Vac.

Choose a route
Many people who take road trips like to take the scenic route to their chosen destination. You can use a map or the internet to plan a route. Some drivers prefer to take back roads rather than interstate highways when they go on road trips. Although it may take longer to reach your destination on these roads, the views will be much more interesting.

Plan for stops
It is reasonable to estimate that you will need to take a break from travelling every two or three hours. If there is an interesting city, park, store, or restaurant that you would like to see on your road trip, schedule stops accordingly. It is all part of the road trip experience.

Create A Budget
Some people feel a vacation is a time to splurge a bit, while others want to stick to a strict budget and do everything on the cheap. So this is something you need to discuss before hitting the road. Even if you are making a solo trip, you need to plan a budget. You will need to budget for gas, meals, lodging, activities, snacks, admittance fees, turnpike tolls, souvenirs, alcohol, and other drinks.

Make Reservations
If you know where you will be each evening, make reservations in advance. You will know you have a room and it eliminates the stress of worrying if you will find something.

Check Oil And Wiper Fluid
Make sure you have sufficient oil and an extra quart of oil in the trunk in case it is needed. This is important because you can’t always find the type of oil you need when traveling.

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