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Road Trips
There Are Tropical Islands You Can Drive To
Americans are planning vacations closer to home and seeking destinations they can easily reach by car.
One warm-weather vacation option with a variety of activities and attractions is the Florida Keys. It is a string of subtropical islands joined to the South Florida mainland by the famed Overseas Highway with 43 scenic bridges.
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Seven Tips for Safer Travel.
The great American road trip is something that people either dream of doing someday or make the time to do every year. Whether you' re traveling on a work-related trip or driving to a relative's home for the holidays, preparation is the key to a safe and fun trip. You can beat stress and save time and money as well, if you take the time to plan ahead. The following are seven tips on planning ahead when you have to hit the road.
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A Healthy Car Helps Ensure Happy Highway Traveling
Most of us would think twice about starting out on a trip if one of the family was "coming down with something." But many motorists take to the road with ailing vehicles. The result: Car trouble has been named the No. 1 cause of spoiled family trips. And it's generally preventable trouble, such as an overheated engine or tire failure.
Eight out of 10 drive belt failures, for example, end up causing a breakdown; these belts operate several systems including, on most vehicles, the cooling system.
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Get Your Car Ready For a Family Vacation
Many of the car problems that occur on long trips can be easily avoided by some simple pre-trip inspections. Jim Moritz, an ASE certified technician at Snap-on Diagnostics, offers some tips and checkpoints for the family car before your big trip this summer:
Time for an oil change? If it's been three months or 3,000 miles since the last oil change, take your car to the local service station and have it done professionally.
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Explore America With The Unofficial Campground Guides
In the aftermath of 9/11, Americans in record numbers are revving up engines to discover the wonders of their own country. According to the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association, sales of motorhomes were up over 15 percent for the first quarter of 2002 and reservations for RV rentals from January through June were up 33 percent compared to the same period in 2001. No travel series is more appropriate for this time than the new eight-volume Unofficial Guides to the Best RV and Tent Campgrounds. These guides review and rate over 2,500 public and private campgrounds across the country, and list more than 7,500 others.
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Fan Leads RV Roadtrip to Highlight Route 66
At age 77, one of America's most treasured icons is fading. Route 66-sprinkled with mom 'n' pop diners, neon signs and funky roadside attractions-tells a compelling story of not only America's move West, but of our country's culture. That's why at age 62, Route 66 historian and preservationist Jim Conkle is taking a two-month pilgrimage across the U.S. to raise awareness about protecting the nation's "Mother Road."
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Tips For A Smooth Do-It-Yourself Move
If you're moving, you're not alone on that road. This year more than 50 million Americans will relocate and nearly 80 percent will decide to make the move without using professional movers. As the moving season gets underway, Penske Truck Rental offers these tips to help do-it-yourself movers have a smooth, stress-free experience:
• To help you select the proper truck for your move, many truck rental companies have an online capability to assess your moving needs. This tool enables you to calculate, room by room, the truck size, packing equipment and moving accessories required to move your household efficiently.
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How Can Vacationers Find Quality Auto Repair Shops?
Summer is a popular time for travel. Better weather and longer days afford more opportunities to get out and about. But travel doesn't have to mean flying to another country. For many, a summer vacation may simply be traveling to visit friends and relatives that they haven't seen for quite some time. And for that, many travelers choose the automobile. People just love to drive and take in the sights and sounds of the season.
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Travel and Safety Tips For Family Road Trips
Going on a road trip? The open road awaits. But first, make sure that you'll provide safe and enjoyable driving conditions for you and your passengers.
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More Americans Renting For Weekend Getaways
For many people, weekends are a time to escape the pressures of the workweek and embark on a road trip for a much-deserved getaway. But does your vehicle suit your travel needs for every occasion? As travelers discover that transportation needs are quite diverse, the answer is often a resounding "No." For instance, the family sedan may not have enough cargo space for the trip to the lake, and the minivan may not be ideal for a drive through the mountains. You also may want to avoid the extra wear and tear on your own car.
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Web Site Highlights America's Scenic Roads
Do you consider the "road" part of a road trip an exciting start to your vacation or is it simply the route to get to where you're going? What if, along the way, you could take a coastline excursion with seal- and whale-watching opportunities? Or how about a drive through the Amish countryside with its Old World charm? With opportunities like these, many travelers will agree that getting there is half the fun.
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Travel Insurance Offers Peace of Mind on the Road
Your bags are packed but are you really ready to go?
Americans are beginning to travel again, according to The Air Transportation Association. But, while most consumers can find great deals on air and hotel rates, few know how to evaluate whether they need travel insurance, according to the experts at Insurance.com (www.insurance .com).
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Top Ten Scenic Drives
Some of the most beautiful scenery in the world can be viewed driving around North America. Test drivers from American Suzuki, who drive thousands of miles a year on a variety of roads in the U.S., have listed the following scenic drive tours that motorists can enjoy at their own pace.
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Road Trip Tips
During the holidays many families may be gearing up for a long road trip. Here are some tips on staying clean on the road over the river and through the woods: Keeping a litterbag in your car will help keep your car and the roads neater. If you don't litter, your children will follow your example.
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Tips For Safe Holiday Travel
The busy holiday season is upon us, bringing with it lots of food, a change in weather, and plenty of holiday travel. Traveling over the holidays can be time-consuming and hectic, making it important to slow down and take precautions while on the road. Below are some suggestions to help you arrive safely for holiday celebrations and festivities.
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Wisconsin’s Great River Road is a Recreational Wonderland
Wisconsin’s Great River Road gives travelers not only a window to picturesque Mississippi River scenery but also a door to a recreational wonderland. Beginning in Prescott, along the state’s northwestern border, and ending in Kieler, in its southwestern corner, Wisconsin’s Great River Road winds through 250 miles of magnificent Mississippi River country. En route, travelers find soaring bluffs, bucolic fields, quaint towns and charming shops around every bend. The southward journey along Wisconsin’s Great River Road begins in Prescott. Here, a modest Mississippi River merges with the St. Croix River and becomes the commanding waterway that has long been integral to life and commerce along its banks.
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The New Oregon Quarter: Enter A Road Trip Dream
Oregon lives by its slogan: "We Love Dreamers." The state has more scenic byways than any other state, making it a road trip dream. Before planning your next road trip you may want to pick up a shiny new Oregon quarter, which features Oregon's own Crater Lake, the deepest lake in North America, on its reverse side. The state offers many scenic byways in seven distinct regions.
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Make Getting There Part of the Adventure When You Travel This Fall
Now is a great time to start planning a fall trip. Whether you’ll be heading to one of the theme parks, visiting relatives, or going on a fall leaf tour, make getting there more than half the fun by choosing a mode of transportation that lends itself to adventure.
Rather than traveling by plane, train or automobile, take to the roads in a recreational vehicle or RV. More and more people are doing it every year. According to a survey conducted by the University of Michigan, one in twelve vehicle-owning households in the United States now owns an RV. That's nearly 7 million households.
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Road Trip Tips For Family Fun
Whether driving to and from camp, practice and play dates, or taking the family on the road for a vacation, traveling with the kids can be a breeze if parents take a little time to prepare. Through thoughtful planning, parents can avoid the travel blues, and make car trips enjoyable for the kids, too-transforming hours on the road into a fun time for the whole family.
Are We There Yet?
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Towards Stress-Free Travel
Families take an average of 5.3 road trips each year. With a little planning and organization, parents can make travel time easier and more stress-free for the whole family.
One of the most important things you can do when you travel is to prepare as much as possible beforehand by getting directions and planning your route.
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Tips for a Flawless Family Road Trip
Getting the family together for a road trip can be quite an exercise. And between heavy traffic, bored or restless kids and driver fatigue, the process of "getting there" can test anyone's patience.
But some diligent planning - for everything from fuel costs to rest stops - will make the experience enjoyable rather than frustrating. AAA offers the following advice for families planning their next road trip.
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Modern Day Conveniences Make Camping More Enjoyable
Camping is one of those time-honored traditions that, like a lot of things, has matured with age. Not so long ago, serious campers would secure their bulkier supplies -- like the tent, portable stove and sleeping bags -- to their horse’s saddle, then put the rest in backpacks they struggled to carry into the wilderness.
When they reached their destination, they had to deal with tired, aching muscles, sore backs and fatigue even though the horse was supposed to be doing most of the work. Not exactly modern day man’s idea of fun; but these days, camping is more popular than ever. What has changed? The way people get in and out of the woods.
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Drive Your Summer Road Trip into the 21st Century
Despite unpredictable gas prices, the Automotive Association of America predicts a record number of Americans will travel this summer, and 84 percent of these travelers will go by motor vehicle. As more Americans spend more time on the road, they’re fueling a trend toward integrating their favorite gadgets and technologies into their vehicles.
The demand for mobile electronics products such as mobile video and DVD, gaming units, satellite radio, rear-view camera and in-dash navigational systems is rising at double digit rates every year, and it won’t be long before everyone on the block is touting a home theater in the back-seat of their car.
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Tips To Keep Pets Healthy, Happy At Home And On The Road
Taking The Pet On Vacation
• Dogs and cats need to be secured properly in the car. Consider keeping the pet in a crate if it's a long trip. For large dogs, you can use a special harness that attaches to your vehicle's seat belt.
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Power of the Internet Makes Travel More Fun
Finding your way off the beaten path for the family summer vacation has never been easier as the Internet levels the playing field between quaint small towns and the destination resorts that frequently overshadow many hidden gems.
Nearly 64 million travelers -- 30 percent of the U.S. adult population -- used the Internet in the past year to get travel and destination information. Of that group, 44.6 million actually booked at least one travel service or product online in the past year. “The Internet has put consumers in control of their plans and they like it. They’re able to gather all the facts they need and compare prices and options to obtain what they feel are the best deals possible,” according to Dr. Suzanne Cook, senior vice president of research for the Travel Industry Association of America.
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The Right Tools for Hitting the Road this Summer
If your summer plans include a road trip, then no doubt you’ve checked the weather and road conditions, found lodging and made arrangements for your home while you’re away. But have you done everything to ensure the time in the car will be safe and comfortable for all your passengers? A few simple tips and accessories can make the journey fun for everyone.
If you’ll be traveling for a few days or into unfamiliar territory, create a driver command center to keep all the important documents you’ll need close at hand.
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The SURV: Your House (And Garage) on Wheels
Sport-utility recreation vehicles (SURVs) are taking the deserts, mountains and shores by storm. And soon power-sport enthusiasts will pack SURVs with their collection of outdoor toys and hit the road in search of the perfect off-road adventure.
Once considered a West Coast niche, the SURV-also known as a "toy hauler" or "sport-utility trailer"-is now the hottest trend in RVing. SURVs are towable RVs distinguished by a swing-down ramp and large, rear storage area for stowing and hauling.
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Have Living Room, Will Travel Families Travel Hassle-Free This Summer
Millions of American families plan to hit the road this summer. Whether it's to the amusement park, soccer camp or a visit to Grandma's, one thing's for sure: Parents dread hearing "Are we there yet?" from the backseat.
But instead of threatening to turn around and go home, many families have found a solution. It's how they get there, regardless of where "there" is. They're getting there in van conversions.
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Think Outside The Fifties On Your Next Road Trip
Wind in hair, radio blasting and the wide, open road-the 1950s automobile obsession inspired Americans to get out and "hit the highway" in their new wheels. Ever since, seeking out fun and famous roadside landmarks, everything from quirky diners on Route 66 to larger-than-life monuments, has been an all-American tradition.
More than half a century later, road trips are as popular as ever. In fact, nine out of 10 summer trips are taken in personal vehicles today, according to a recent National Household Travel Survey.
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The Auto Vacation is Back ... Is Your Car Ready?
Given the continued uncertainties overseas, the old-fashioned automobile vacation is sure to be a popular choice among families this summer. To help prevent your vacation from being ruined by a breakdown, here are some get-ready tips from the experts who certify automobile technicians -- the non-profit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
* Read the owner’s manual and follow the recommended service schedules. The manual contains a complete checklist of services, schedules and other important information about your vehicle.
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Recreational Vehicle Buyers Guide
Service Records - If you're buying from an RV dealer and they can't produce something - you've got problems - possibly serious ones. If not, he'd be proudly displaying the records. There should at least be receipts for repairs, service work, and possibly old owners manuals.
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Reconnect with Your Kids During Spring Break
(ARA) – Spring break will be here before you know it, and rather than just fly somewhere with the kids and rush through your vacation, why not plan a trip that will allow you to spend plenty of quality time together. If you don't already own one, rent a recreational vehicle or RV and travel the countryside.
“Perhaps because of September 11th and peoples’ desire to spend more time with family, we have seen tremendous growth in the industry in the past four years,” says Sue Bray, Executive Director and President of the Good Sam Club, an organization dedicated to making RVing fun, safe and enjoyable for everyone.
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Web Site Highlights America's Scenic Roads
Do you consider the "road" part of a road trip an exciting start to your vacation or is it simply the route to get to where you're going?
What if, along the way, you could take a coastline excursion with seal- and whale-watching opportunities? Or how about a drive through the Amish countryside with its Old World charm? With opportunities like these, many travelers will agree that getting there is half the fun.
Read More . . .
Road Trips
More Americans Renting For Weekend Getaways
For many people, weekends are a time to escape the pressures of the workweek and embark on a road trip for a much-deserved getaway. But does your vehicle suit your travel needs for every occasion?
As travelers discover that transportation needs are quite diverse, the answer is often a resounding "No." For instance, the family sedan may not have enough cargo space for the trip to the lake, and the minivan may not be ideal for a drive through the mountains. You also may want to avoid the extra wear and tear on your own car.
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How Can Vacationers Find Quality Auto Repair Shops?
Summer is a popular time for travel. Better weather and longer days afford more opportunities to get out and about. But travel doesn't have to mean flying to another country.
For many, a summer vacation may simply be traveling to visit friends and relatives that they haven't seen for quite some time. And for that, many travelers choose the automobile. People just love to drive and take in the sights and sounds of the season.
Read More . . .
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Travel and Safety Tips For Family Road Trips
Going on a road trip?
The open road awaits. But first, make sure that you'll provide safe and enjoyable driving conditions for you and your passengers.
Read More . . .
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The Key To Fun Family Road Trips
Experts say the key to fun-and peaceful-family road trips is to put the brakes on kids' boredom. That's where the right games can come in. Try these road trip classics:
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Birmingham, Alabama: A Classy Place to Visit
If you were asked to develop a list of top travel destinations in the United States, Birmingham, Ala., probably wouldn't be on your radar screen. Problems from decades ago have led to an assumption that not much has changed.
But the truth is, Birmingham has become a vibrant, fast-growing, upscale area sparked by growth at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the world's top kidney transplant center, and a flourishing financial district that is home to more large banks than any other U.S. city outside New York.
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