What better way of saving travel dates on both hands and the budget allocation for the holiday than by taking a long weekend during a trip? Here are some helpful tips to reduce your costs even more.
while the Cooler Cool
Packaging available cooler full of drinks and snacks major cost-cutting options. To maximize the space, instead of filling a cooler with ice, frozen drinks bottle and a low charge (including drink boxes, which is a healthier juice slushy). No more soggy sandwiches or spilled water on the back seat.
Gastronomy If the truckers eat
The longer journeys, travelers need to look outside of the cooler with food. Instead of traveling the usual fast-food chains, keep an eye on how local roadside restaurants trucks parked. When truckers to find a place where good, affordable meals, say pals.
Note: Just because it was written, truck stop, does not mean the truckers stop. The vehicle never lie.
while the Kiddies entertain
This is a trick I stole my mom. When we went for a long hike, he can dig out the crayons and coloring books. This may not seem exciting … we only just. During the road trip was the only time I was allowed a new coloring book.
Updated today's children, some toys or video games for use only on road trips. It could be a whole new game or your favorite. The novelty of the game will keep the kids busy and looking forward to a long car rides.
Prepping the vehicle
Road Trips is based on the vehicle so that preparatory work is essential. Check all fluid, oil, antifreeze / coolant, windshield washer solvent (errors collects all roads road vehicle). Check your tires to ensure that they are properly inflated and in good condition. Check all hoses and, looking for wear.
AAA or other vehicle support programs
Frequent road trippers must take a AAA or other vehicle support program membership, especially if you have an older vehicle. A tow and the membership pays for itself. Plus not scrambling to mount local / tow.
One advantage is that love is the AAA TripTiks route maps are full of information, such as road works (very useful way to work during the summer season), and rest areas. There are also blurbs passed in each city.
Road trips are a great way to get more local destinations and stretch your travel budget.