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Who says fun starts once you reach your destination? Have a great time on your next road trip with your spouse.
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.
When going on a road trip there are many conciderations. Timing, what to take and preparing.
Road trips can be memorable experiences and with a little careful preparation all those memories can be the good kind.
Get the girls together and take a road trip! Here are some tips to make your road trip even more fun.
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.
Ways to start planning for the time honored tradition of taking the spring break road trip.
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.
Spring is almost here. Are you getting the itch to travel? Here are some ways to make a Spring Road Trip a great success!
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.
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.
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.
Taking on the open road is inherently American. Here is everything you need to know before you plan your big trip.
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.
It can be difficult to survive the backseat when you're trapped in a car with your family. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to relax and escape the stresses of a family road trip.
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.
Road trips can be a lot of fun but they can also become difficult if the people involved aren't properly prepared
Tips and ideas for road trip fun and making the most of teachable moments on the road.
Imagine 20 hours in the minivan with three kids...
What does Oprah Winfrey have to do with my road trip? Everything! Read on and know what and why this happened!!
Traveling with kids can be exciting if you come up with an anti-boredom, kid friendly plan. With a little planning, your road trip can be a fun event for everyone.
This time of the year it is a trick getting through the mountainous areas in the Northwest due to road construction and wild fires. The Quest for Fun Road Trip to see Rush was a gift for my son. I recommend Vancouver, Washington as an excellent concert venue.
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.
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 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.
Taking a fantastic road trip with kids in tow doesn't have to be miserable, or tremendously expensive!
A true story about three friends who took to the open road on a spontaneously-planned trip through the California desert.
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.
I had the chance to make the round trip drive from Indianapolis to Birmingham, Alabama for a friend's wedding. The only problem was the whole thing was done in under 30 hours.
To celebrate 14 years of marriage, a husband surprises his wife with a trip to Bermuda. But, do they really land on that beautiful island? Read about this journey that began with the wife being blindfolded for an hour-and-a-half long car ride.
Don't forget anything the next time you and your friends set out on the open road with this handy guide.
These tips will help you prepare for any road trip. The less you have to worry about, the more you can enjoy the ride.
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.
Are we there yet: How to relieve the family road trip boredom.
Driving in India is an adventure, no matter how long or short your trip. This story is true and occurred on a relatively straight stretch of road in the middle of the night. Road hazards are much greater in the daytime!
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.
You've been planning the road-trip of your life for summer vacation. But have you adequetly prepared for the long hours, the mindless driving, and the toll the road can have on you vehicle? Here's a to-do and a must-have list before burning rubber.
Tips for going on a long family road trip with 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.
If your idea of fun is exploring the United States, you should consider taking a road trip along the eastern Tennessee border.
As a child, I got lost in a national park and walked two and a half miles through a herd of grazing buffalo. I was on vacation with my family, on a road trip from New Jersey to Wyoming and back.
With only two weeks left, you can still plan a fabulous road trip!

Start with your budget and you won't be disappointed with your trip once you're home. Decide much money you can spend on your hotel, transportation, food, and entertainment.

A quick overview on what to take with you on a road trip and some pointers for having fun.
Smack in the middle of the Bible belt, Ohio is full of religion-inspired road trip destinations. Whether you're making a serious pilgrimage or just appreciate the humor in Ohio's love of Jesus, these spots are all worth a pit stop.
Here's a humorous how to guide on surviving a road trip in a semi truck with your father behind the wheel.
What do you have planned on your next road trip? If it involves camping, a cross country trip by car, plane or train, here is a list of gadgets that you will need to make the journey a pleasurable one.
Are you planning a road trip this spring? Here are 10 tips to help you avoid forgetting something and prepare for anything.
Would you and your spouse or significant other like to take a road trip vacation this year, but think that you can't afford it? Well for very little money you can take a nice month-long vacation that will give you pleasant memories for the rest of your lives!
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.
Friends of God: A Road Trip is a documentary that takes an inside look at the Evangelical Christian lifestyle and culture. This is an analysis of some of the film's depictions.
If you are planning a vacation, weekend adventure, or even a day trip you may want to enlist the help of one of Missoula's travel agencies.
This is a feature on simply how to make a road trip by car a bit easier and less trouble for a potential traveler, by getting ready BEFORE leaving home.
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
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
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.
Planning on vacationing this year? Knowing you've created a family vacation that will not only bring smiles to the faces of your clan, but also leave you free of burdensome debt is worth every ounce of time you'll put into planning.
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.
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.
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.
It's fun to travel but be smart about it and don't spend too much.
The Hudson Valley is perfect for long or short road trips for women of diverse interests.
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.
Every road trip needs music. Here are some suggestions country music fans will love.
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.
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"?
Going on a road trip this year? Check out these tips on how to be completely prepared for anything that might happen.
7 things I've learned from experience that may help you to have a safe and fun road trip.
Ten tips that can help you have an excellent time on your road trip.
Some great suggestions when traveling with your family.
A sexy 10 year anniversary trip without the kids turned into a ride of horror and a night that we'll never forget... but not because of the romance...
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.
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.
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.
Keeping the youngest passengers busy on road trips can make for a much more enjoyable trip for everyone in tow.
You're tired of movies, tired of reading, tired of chaffering your little brother around. If you're the fly by the seat of the pants kinda gal, you call up your girls with a great idea. The best idea.
Spring break is very quickly approaching and many parents are probably thinking of what fun thing they can do with their kids.
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.
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.
Are you dreading taking road trips with your kids? Here are 7 reasons you should plan on it.
Finally arriving at your vacation time is a pleasant event, traveling on the road to get to your destination might not be. With so many chores and problems arising on a daily basis, getting ready to go out on the open road can be stressful.
A compilation of short driving trips on the Blue Ridge parkway.
One of the most important preparations that must be made is ensuring that your vehicle is ready to roll.
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.
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.
Make your family vacation less stressful for both you and the young ones.
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.
My road atlas is the best reference source I have. It has so many features other than maps.
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?
Do family road trips have to be excruciating? Not with some attention and pre-arranged activities.
1,000 miles is a REAL long time in a car ... keep yourself sane with these tips for long road trips.
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.
A few days spent driving around China reveal that the fun of the opne road persists no matter the locale.
A few tips to ensure that there are no tantrums, screaming matches or meltdowns on family trips.
This article gives ideas on what to do with your family in the summer, no matter what kind of area you live in. It gives ideas for trips that can be completed in a few hours, as well as a few days or even longer.