The idea of a great American road trip usually appeals to two segments of society: college students who want to quench their sense of adventure and families who want to explore the sights and sounds of America. Going on a road trip, though, requires thorough planning or your vacation might just go bust. Remember that in a road trip vacation, a lot of time is spent being cooped up in a car while heading to the next destination.
Not everyone has the spirit and cheer of singing camp songs and playing car games while traveling on seemingly endless asphalt. If you’re traveling with children, make sure to allocate time for toilet breaks that are usually requested every 5 or so minutes. Stretch your patience as you will be asked, “Are we there yet?” in 2 minute intervals. It is very much suggested that you keep plan an itinerary that will include a lot of pit stops. That way, your children’s short attention span will not be bored and you will get to keep your sanity.
Always make sure that your car is in tip top condition before hitting the road everyday. Many a movie have been made featuring hapless families having a road trip vacation that get mugged by seemingly harmless hitchhikers and weirdos from obscure towns. Moreover, a lot can happen in a road trip vacation in relation to schedule. Allow for a lot of flexibility in your schedule. Some schedule interruptions allow you to relax more and may actually prove to be blessings in disguise as they allow you to appreciate one place more or get the most of your stay in one town.