The best road trips are filled with spontaneity and excitement, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared for the unexpected. Planning a road trip is no different than planning anything else in life. You need a plan if you want your vacation to go smoothly\u2014and one that\u2019s fun! So here’s how to create the perfect plan for your next adventure on wheels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is the most important and difficult step. You have to pick a direction that is not too far from home, but also not too far from where you want to go. If your trip takes longer than expected (and who knows if it will?), then there’s a good chance that you’ll need access to supplies or other amenities along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you’re driving hundreds of miles away from home and don’t want to backtrack all the way through what could potentially be unfamiliar territory, then we’d recommend picking a route that leads toward something exciting\u2014like an amusement park or another tourist destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You\u2019ve decided to take a road trip. Now it\u2019s time to plan out your route! Here are some things to consider when choosing your route:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In order to keep you and your passengers entertained on long car rides, it’s important to have an essential road trip playlist. A good playlist should be upbeat but not too fast\u2014you want the songs to keep the mood light, but not make it feel like you’re going so fast that everything is blurry. Remember that even though this is your time together as a group, every person in the car will have their own tastes and preferences for music. It’s a good idea to include a variety of genres so everyone can find something they enjoy listening to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you don’t know all the words or melody (or even just one of them), then don’t use those songs! Your passengers will appreciate being able to sing along with you without feeling self-conscious about getting lost in thought during parts they don’t know well enough yet. And if nothing else, think about how much fun it’ll be when everyone gets into dancing mode\u2014and we all know how infectious dancing can be!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you’re going to be driving for hours on end, it’s important not to forget the snacks. Snacks are a great way to keep your energy up and break up the monotony of road trips. If you pack healthy, nutritious snacks, it’ll also help keep your body in good condition while you’re traveling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Healthy snacks should be easy-to-eat while driving and portable enough that they don’t take up too much space in your vehicle. Some examples of healthy road trip friendly snack options include: nuts or trail mix; fruit such as apples or bananas (if they won’t get smashed); cheese sticks; carrot sticks with hummus; peanut butter crackers (crackers are easier than bread if crumbs are an issue).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s important to plan for emergencies, which can happen at any time and be very costly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prepare for emergency situations by keeping your vehicle’s gas tank full and a roadside emergency kit in the trunk. The kit should include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You now have the tools you need to plan a road trip that you\u2019ll never forget. You can choose a direction, pick your route and stops along the way, and even plan for emergencies. If you\u2019re feeling lost at any point along the way, just remember what we said about keeping it simple\u2014and remember how much fun those simple things were when we were kids!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"