Friday, 30 March 2012

Travel Destinations By Car Are Fun

By Crystal Maloney


The best way to be independent when you go on a family holiday or on a trip with friends is to drive. Travel destinations by car will not leave you stuck in a hotel room on a rainy day. You will not have to look for a vehicle to rent which can be expensive.

If it is a long trip hopefully there will be more than one driver. Otherwise you will have to split the journey up into sections. If you have small kids they will tire in the car so this may not be a bad thing, but it can add a couple of days to your traveling time.

Better to plan in advance and keep the party happy rather than frantically looking for a suitable place when the situation is desperate. Lots of drinking water is a must. Snacks are a good idea for everybody, crackers or dry cookies and fruit may be best or sandwiches. Do not take food that will mess up the vehicle. Plenty of paper napkins and wipes make good sense too.

The most important thing is the condition of the vehicle. Get it serviced before you go and inspect the tires for signs of wear and tear. Check that your brakes are in good condition too. Take a few spares along and a good tool kit as well. Ask your mechanics advice if you are not too sure. A breakdown could ruin everything.

Use the internet to find interesting places that are not too far out of your way to visit. Historical sites, beauty spots or maybe places you have lived before and would love to revisit are all worth a detour as long as you plan ahead. Do not be late getting to your final port of call, however, as you may find your booking cancelled.

Whether you are headed to the beach with the family or a casino with your mates, travel destinations by car will add more fun to your trip. Plan ahead, however, to avoid anything unforeseen that could spoil the holiday. Always be prepared for the unexpected.




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