{"id":3565,"date":"2015-11-18T11:22:57","date_gmt":"2015-11-18T19:22:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.costulessdirect.com\/?p=3565"},"modified":"2015-11-18T11:22:57","modified_gmt":"2015-11-18T19:22:57","slug":"how-to-make-the-most-out-of-your-holiday-road-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.costulessdirect.com\/blog\/how-to-make-the-most-out-of-your-holiday-road-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make the Most out of Your Holiday Road Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"

No car is complete without a quality auto insurance<\/a> policy, and no holiday adventure is complete without family. While many of us are settling in for the holidays, others opt to travel across the country to see their loved ones; some traveling by car, others by plane. From aches to traffic to hunger, if you\u2019re planning a road trip, read on below to make it your greatest adventure yet.<\/p>\n

Plan Far Enough Ahead?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Getting together with the family in time for a perfectly-cooked Thanksgiving dinner can be a logistical nightmare, and the days immediately following and followed by a holiday are typically the worst for traffic. Avoid the worst of the traffic by taking your road trip a day or two in advance and postponing your return. Rigid schedule won\u2019t allow an extra day? Try flying in the eye of the storm and traveling on Thanksgiving Day \u2013 you may be a little later, but you\u2019ll likely avoid the worst of the traffic.<\/p>\n

Bring Along Some Extra Fun<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keeping you and your family entertained on the road can be the difference between a treasured family vacation and a disaster, so be sure to consider all of your options before setting out on the road, and don\u2019t hesitate to bring a little more than you need. Electronic devices can be used to enjoy all types of media, and many board games are available in car-friendly travel editions. Be sure to prepare your ideal road trip playlist, and consider packing a mix CD in case you lose signal or run out of battery.<\/p>\n

And of course, let\u2019s not rule out the tried-and-true road trip classics. Games like \u201c20 Questions\u201d and \u201cI Spy\u201d are always with you \u2013 and they can provide a surprising amount of entertainment if you\u2019re running out of options. Keep an eye out for signs that include each letter of the alphabet and see if you can get to \u201cZ\u201d or race to see who can name the song on the radio first. The world is full of opportunities to notice patterns, so even counting the number of streetlights can be a worthy diversion for smaller children. Have a pen and paper in the car? This opens up possibilities to games like Tic-Tac-Toe and Connect 4!<\/p>\n

Settle In<\/strong><\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re in for a long haul of a road trip, your biggest adversary will likely be discomfort, and the best way to combat that discomfort is by making your car feel more like home. Items like a small trash can, a cookie sheet activity tray, or even some familiar bedtime stories could make the journey less tiresome, and bringing pillows and blankets will allow everyone to find their own comfortable temperature \u2013 just make sure the driver doesn\u2019t get too comfortable and doze off.<\/p>\n

On a good road trip, countless memories will be made, so don\u2019t forget to bring something along to record those memories. Take pictures, take videos, and take souvenirs when you can for the opportunity to bring cherished family road trip memories with you after the holidays have passed.<\/p>\n

Be Prepared<\/strong><\/p>\n

Every driver should come prepared with solid car insurance coverage and a well-maintained vehicle, but on a road trip, it\u2019s best to over-prepare. Your vehicle should always carry a case of emergency supplies including food, water, blankets, and a good book. Winter weather is notoriously unpredictable, and if you\u2019re heading north, things could get icy. Already prepared such a kit? Now is a great time to check up on it! Even canned food expires eventually, and it\u2019s important that your emergency kit is ready to go when you need it.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also important to prepare your vehicle and yourself for the possibility of harsh winter conditions on the road. Again, if you\u2019re heading north, things can become unpredictably icy \u2013 make sure you\u2019ve brushed up on your winter driving skills, and make sure your tires are up to the task.<\/p>\n

Did we forget to include your favorite road trip survival tip? Let us know in the comments below, and visit us online or call today for free car insurance quotes<\/a>, renter\u2019s insurance<\/a>, and more. Call or click today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

No car is complete without a quality auto insurance policy, and no holiday adventure is complete without family. While many of us are settling in for the holidays, others opt to travel across the country to see their loved ones; some traveling by car, others by plane. From aches to traffic to hunger, if you\u2019re […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3569,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[697,695],"tags":[119,188,195],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.costulessdirect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3565"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.costulessdirect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.costulessdirect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.costulessdirect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.costulessdirect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3565"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.costulessdirect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3565\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.costulessdirect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.costulessdirect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3565"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.costulessdirect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3565"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.costulessdirect.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3565"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}