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ROAD TRIPS  

Road trips can be memorable experiences and with a little careful preparation all those memories can be the good kind.

When going on a road trip there are many conciderations. Timing, what to take and preparing.

Everyone knows how boring and endless a road trip can be. Even more so is if you are travelling with small children with the ever often "are we there yet"?

7 things I've learned from experience that may help you to have a safe and fun road trip.

Every road trip needs music. Here are some suggestions country music fans will love.

Girlfriend getaways are the hottest travel trend these days. My favorite type of girlfriend getaway is hitting the open highway for a road trip. Having traveled over many American roadways with my gal pals, I'm sharing the tips I've learned from these road trips.

Spring is almost here. Are you getting the itch to travel? Here are some ways to make a Spring Road Trip a great success!

Pile the kids, the the suitcases, and the ice chest in the car and you're ready to go on your vacation or road trip, right? Wrong. Without something to keep them busy, those kids are going to be antsy in a hurry.

If you haven't heard "Are we there, yet?" in a pathetically hopeful whine, odds are good you've never been on the nightmare road trip; how lucky you are! If you never want to hear it (or say it yourself), keep reading.

With summer quickly approaching, families across the country will begin planning their summer travels. What turns the road trip from an obstacle to an adventure? Preparation is the key to a successful road trip.

Taking a fantastic road trip with kids in tow doesn't have to be miserable, or tremendously expensive!

Ten tips that can help you have an excellent time on your road trip.

Tips and ideas for road trip fun and making the most of teachable moments on the road.

With 48 states to choose from, it's hard to remember all of the places and activities available, so here are some tips for making your trip one to remember.

Taking on the open road is inherently American. Here is everything you need to know before you plan your big trip.

The road trip is a fundamental part of the American experience -- and with only a little forethought and planning, your road trip can be safe, enjoyable and inexpensive.

You'll need to prepare ahead in order to make the trip as safe and comfortable as possible for Fido. Here are some road tested tips to help you and your dog travel the open road.

Spring break is very quickly approaching and many parents are probably thinking of what fun thing they can do with their kids.

Sometimes our road trips have simple destinations; sometimes they take us to places we never imagined. However, the day I decided it was finally time to take the bus by myself in Cartagena, I got more than I bargained for.

When taking a road trip it is always nice to bring some food and water. Pick it up at the gas station on your way out of town. Water is always very important so grab a few bottles along with any other beverage you may want.

Imagine 20 hours in the minivan with three kids...

Each of the 50 states has something terrific to offer; when you have some free time, consider making road trips a tradition! There's so much to explore in the United States.

Are you dreading taking road trips with your kids? Here are 7 reasons you should plan on it.

Road trips can be a lot of fun but they can also become difficult if the people involved aren't properly prepared

Who says fun starts once you reach your destination? Have a great time on your next road trip with your spouse.

Get in touch with your inner Southerner on this great road-trip.

If you are planning a road trip, there are several steps you can take to save money, leaving you more time to enjoy the actual trip and less time worrying about how you're going to have enough gas money to make it to work when you return home.

Road trips with children, however long or short, are what you make of them. A bit of preparation, and some basic ground rules will make miles fly by, and family memories that will long outlast the sunburn on your back and the heartburn from that roadside diner.

The Road Trip Grill from the Coleman is a pretty good portable grill, that can be conveniently take n with you on long weekend road trips.

Keeping the youngest passengers busy on road trips can make for a much more enjoyable trip for everyone in tow.

Here are 10 great movies for children that will entertain them on long road trips. These are great movies for kids of all ages and for both boys and girls.

Long road trips can be daunting no matter how excited you are about the destination. Here are some simple games to help keep your children occupied as you whiz down the highway.

The Hudson Valley is perfect for long or short road trips for women of diverse interests.

Arriving at your destination is only part of the fun of road trips. There are a few nonnegotiable tangible items you must pack. Should you blindly rely only on technology to get you to your destination?

In this fast-paced world, people often remark about how planes are a much better way to travel. The benefits of traveling by car, train, or bus are often forgotten in the rush to get there as fast as possible. We often forget how fun and enriching these other rides can be.

Commutes, and car trips can be a headache when you have screaming, unhappy kids in the car, but it doesn't have to be. After doing years of hands on research (as I am a mom) I have found out what works great, and what don't.

Ways to start planning for the time honored tradition of taking the spring break road trip.

A compilation of short driving trips on the Blue Ridge parkway.

A holiday road trip can be a mess or a wonderful experience, and believe it or not, the kind of DVDs you bring along on the ride can make all the difference in the world.

Fun games that the whole family can play in the car. Great ideas to pass the time and promote bonding with friends or loved ones.

If you like the thrill of the open road, you'll love Nevada's historic Route 50 - it will allow you to live the kind of road trip you thought you could only find on TV or in your favorite old movies.

Going on a road trip this year? Check out these tips on how to be completely prepared for anything that might happen.

There are several resources available to help you plan every detail of your road trip before you go and even while you are on the road. Here are the most helpful road trip resources I have used in my own planning.

The more time you spend on the road, the more danger you put yourself and your passengers in. Here are some tips for a safe and fun road trip this summer.

Not only will rotting or spoiled food stink up your car on a road trip, but it will also spoil your meal plans. Follow these tips for keeping food fresh on a road trip.

Don't forget anything the next time you and your friends set out on the open road with this handy guide.

Are you a fan of '80s rock music? Heading out on a road trip? Combine the two and rock out on the road to your destination with these suggestions.

Summer is here and so is the travel season. Wether you're packing up the whole family for a summer road trip for the Fourth of July or a family vacation, don't forget to make travel plans for the family dog as well.

Get the girls together and take a road trip! Here are some tips to make your road trip even more fun.

If you have ever been on a road trip with children, no matter how long or short the duration of the journey, you have experienced the boredom blues children exhibit when they travel.

Road trips can be a hassle when the kids do not want to cooperate. If you bring along some car gadgets for the ride, it can be tons of fun. Here are some ways I keep my children entertained during our car travel.

Parenting may be filled with joy, love, and laughter, but it is also filled with a lot of annoyance. One of the situations that most tests a parent’s endurance and patience is taking a long car trip with their kids.

The indignities we suffered as children in the name of family road trips-as parents ourselves, we vow never to stoop to protracted games of "Who can be quiet the longest." But how to stay sane on the wide, open road with a carful of antsy travelers?

Our family embarked on an extended road trip in the spring of 1999. We had no idea what we would discover about ourselves, our nation, and its people, along the way.

The United States regularly suffers from hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and the occasional earthquake. But lava eruptions spewing 40 miles long? I found out that the US is more seismically active than I previously thought.

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When I first learned that I would have a two-week fall break that coincided with my friends wedding in San Mateo, CA my first thought was road trip. There is nothing like cruising America's highways. The more distance one travels, the more distance one pu

Road trips are a lot like life. By the time its over, we're tired and just want to go home. But the road is a crazy place, and just like life, you never really know what bizarre turn fate has in store. Finding our way home is never easy.

A few days spent driving around China reveal that the fun of the opne road persists no matter the locale.

We want you to have a memorable holiday, so these simple guidelines will give you extra incentive to keep you and your family safe on the road as you head out to enjoy many days of freedom in your rental car. Road safety is advertised without reservation on most highways.

It is important to know some road safety health tips.

When you go on a road trip, you don't want to run out of money half way across the country! Follow these easy tips to save money without working too hard or giving up too much.

Today's parents have technology on their side to combat car ride boredom which inevitably lead to whining, crying and if siblings are around it usually turns into a battle scene.

A road trip on a motorcycle is much different from a road trip in a car. Weather, speed, traffic and comfort should all be taken into consideration.

Taking a long road trip with a small child does not have to be stressful with a little organization. Here are some tips derived from my many solo road trips with my daughter.

Make your family vacation less stressful for both you and the young ones.

This is a family friendly travel journal and travel guide about fun places to go that are not too far from Dallas or Fort Worth

We've all gone on car trips before, and our eating habits were more than likely not the best. Here are some tips to make your next road trip a bit healthier and contain a lot less junk food.

How one stop on the highway taught me about "Minnesota Nice"

This is a personal travel story of the author's first trip across frozen terrain in the winter wonderland of northern Ontario.

A day trip drive from Cape May to Atlantic City with directions and guide.

Traveling in a car with cats can be a stressful, anxious time for both you and your feline friends. Long road trips can be particularly harrowing. But there are some steps you can take to make the experience less daunting for both you and your cats.

A few tips to ensure that there are no tantrums, screaming matches or meltdowns on family trips.

Considering taking your kids on a road trip? Here are some useful tips and tricks for an enjoyable road trip!

If you're planning a road trip with 'Fido' this year, there are some things you need to know before hitting the road. Following a few important guidelines before hitting the road with 'Fido' will help to ensure both a safe and happy trip for everyone

Business trips can cost a lot of money if you let them, but there are ways that you can come back from a business trip with even more money than when you left.

A lot of parents choose to take spur of the moment road trips with their young children.

Road trips can be a blast, but road trips with kids can quickly turn into a nightmare if you haven't planned ahead for some activities to keep your kids busy along the way. Here are some ideas for keeping kids busy on road trips.

Road trips can be a blast. But there are also things about these excursion that make the experience irritating and/or uncomfortable. Here are a few pet peeves...

You've probably read articles about office ergonomics, which explain how to make sure that your chair, desk and computer are fitted for maximum comfort. But what about long-distance travelers? Long road trips will prove uncomfortable if you don't know about car ergonomics.

We've all had it happen: You're driving down the highway at seventy miles an hour with your friends in the back seat when a foul odor assaults your nose. There are plenty of opportunities for bad odors during road trips, so here are a few ways to avoid them.

While lazing in the sun on a beach for several days sounds pretty good to most people, a couple that wants to make their honeymoon an unforgettable adventure might want to try a honeymoon road-trip.

If you have children, young or older road trips can be chaos. Here are some ways to help ease the tension and have some fun!

With a little forethought, planning, and a reliable car, anyone can take a road trip anywhere in the country for a fraction of the cost one would pay to travel any other way -- if you know exactly what to do to make this mode of travel safe, economical, and fun.

Skip the fast food restaurant pit stops on your next road trip, and keep them satisfied with tasty and healthier snack foods for the car.

It's fun to travel but be smart about it and don't spend too much.

It's not vacationing with children that most parents dread, it's the getting from point A to point B with their sanity intact. Since it's summer once again, I thought it would be helpful to put some travel tips out there for parents...

Some great ideal of snacks that you can prepare and take on your roadtrip. These are healthy and will not make a sticky mess of your kids and vehicle.

This article gives examples of cultural sights and museums which visitors can reach by car to learn more about various cultures and arts in the state of New York, as well as a link to the Museum Association of New York for more information.

If You're Planning to Marry or Move In With Someone, Try Spending Time With Them In A Neutral Closed-In Space; You'll Definitely Either Change Your Mind or Have a Different Attitude Towards Them Altogether!

I've explored the roads of America with my 4 year old daughter, and together, we have compiled some of the best things to do for parents and children alike.

Kids get bored when strapped into a car for long periods, try some of my ideas to help keep them calm.

A few simple ways to save gas while on long road trips.

My road atlas is the best reference source I have. It has so many features other than maps.

A glance at the importance of having a plan for road trips.

1,000 miles is a REAL long time in a car ... keep yourself sane with these tips for long road trips.

Offers tips for driving long distances with toddlers.

With summer almost here, there are some great games that are 5 inexpensive for the kids to play on the long road trip.

In this review I take out a new Wii peripheral that allows you to take your Wii on the road. I'll let you know how it performs.