Tag Archives: Road Trip

More Road Trip Reminders

For all of you brave road warriors about to set off on a cross-country summer adventure—-all the best. Just kidding. If you are choosing to laugh in the face of record high gas prices in order to hit family-friendly hotspots from Seattle to Sarasota you aren’t alone. According to AAA, more than 65 million people will be traveling more than 50 miles from home this summer for what they hope will be an unforgettable family trip. To make sure your travel plans go as smoothly as possible consider employing these simple tips: KEEP YOUR CAR CLEAN Sounds easy enough, but … Continue reading →

Road Trip Reminders

It’s that time of year again… Time to see just how much you can squeeze into the family minivan before it begins to sag in the middle. Time to see how far you can get before a child calls out: “Are we there yet?” And time to see how just how many miles exist between McDonald’s locations when you are cruising through Pittsburgh. Ah, yes, the family summer road trip of 2007… surely it will be one to remember (or at least one that will include events that will be hard to forget). Before you head out on the highways … Continue reading →

Made Up Song Sing Along

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From a very young age, my little lady has had an ear for music. It was kind of unavoidable, I guess, considering my intense passion for recorded and live music and how much of it goes through her ears on a daily basis. Because we do not watch much television, it is usually music that can be heard emanating from our house and car (no vehicular DVD player for us!) At some point last year, she started to do something rather humorous while sitting in her car seat, staring out the window or playing with a stuffed animal friend. She … Continue reading →

Road Trip Fun

The holiday season means a lot of different things to a lot of different people but one of the unifying, and often unpleasant, aspects of this time of year is the miles and miles of asphalt our automobiles will traverse. Because we all will spend our fair share of quality time inside our family cars over the next few weeks we would be well served to find something for our kids to do with themselves! For the older toddler set, consider this idea: Ever notice all those black and white speed limit, green exit and orange construction signs? Surely you … Continue reading →

A Few Tips for Holiday Travel Safety

During the holidays, lots of people travel to visit distant family and friends. The trip itself can be an enjoyable adventure, as long as you are prepared. There are some precautions to take even if you don’t foresee any problems. No one expects to have an accident or emergency, but it can and does happen. Get a Check up Check out your vehicle or have it thoroughly checked out before leaving on a road trip. Check the tire pressure, the oil and other fluids like anti-freeze, filters, and the brakes. Also, fill up the tank and top it off frequently. … Continue reading →

Tips for Vacationing in an RV

Today, we see a growing number of people taking road trips with the family RV. This way, you can stay where you want, pull over to rest, and travel in style to see the things you want to see. Vacationing in an RV is an excellent way to experience the country but because you are in close quarters, you definitely want to plan well. To make your next RV vacation more enjoyable, I wanted to provide you with some great tips. For starters, expect to have lots of patience, realizing that it will be tight quarters. By having realistic expectations, … Continue reading →

Travel Tip–Avoiding The Fast Food Trap

Do you remember hearing this on your last road trip? Day One: “Welcome to McDonald’s. Can I take your order?” Day Two: “Thanks for choosing Burger King. How can I help you?” Day Three: “Hola! Taco John’s. What can I get for you?” If it sounds familiar you aren’t alone. Many vacations and road trips are filled with fast food stops. The key to avoid falling prey to this all too familiar junk food trap is to plan ahead. Here are some tips that have served my family well: · Take a large cooler of bottled water. Staying hydrated curbs … Continue reading →

Fun Travel Games

Summer is synonymous with travel. But what do you do with your kids while you are traveling. Here are some fun travel games for kids of all ages. Trivia Trivia is not only fun but educational as well. Take along a trivia game or find some interesting facts on the Internet and print them off. Make sure that your questions are age appropriate. If your child never knows the answer the game will not be much fun. Let your children take turns asking and answering the questions. They will love it if they can stump you. The Alphabet Game There … Continue reading →

A Hero’s Journey – Take Your Bachelor Party on the Road

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Getting married soon? Looking for a way to celebrate your bachelor party without all the debauchery? Get together a group of your best male friends and rent a van. Then hit the road. You’ll need two or three days (maybe more) for this, so plan accordingly. Start by pulling out a map – you can choose a city map, a state map or a map of the U.S. (remember, the larger the map, the more time you may need.) Now, take a set of darts and have each man in the bachelor party throw a dart at the map. Once … Continue reading →

“Pump Up Your Summer Road Trip”

“Gas Beaters,” “Gas Tank Getaways,” “Tanks-A-Lot.” Sound familiar? If you’re planning a summer road trip they might be. From California to Maine, it seems like every inn, hotel, motel and mansion is running a promotion to offset the record high gas prices that are sweeping the nation. I first noticed the offers in our local paper. Many of the resorts in the northern part of our state that cater to travelers from Michigan and Illinois are offering $50 gas cards to guests who stay two nights or more. The idea is to motivate summer travelers to hit the road even … Continue reading →