2 Aug 2015

Road trip budget tips

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

Many people are opting for road trips as opposed to air travel these days. Although it may seem overwhelming at first, with a little planning and research ahead of time, it can be very affordable, convenient and fun!

Here are some helpful tips to help you have a budget-friendly road trip:

Shop around for deals on hotels. Don't just snatch up the first one you find.
Take the time to visit multiple websites to find the best rate.
Don't forget to factor in pet rates if you are bringing along your furry friend. Most hotels charge extra for allowing pets to stay in the room with you.
Make sure you have your car inspected and ready to go before you start your trip. The last thing you want is car trouble while your driving!
Consider bringing friends on the road trip. It will be fun for all of you and bonus, you can all save money by splitting gas and hotel costs!
Research free or inexpensive activities to do, such as local museums and historical spots. Not everything has to cost money to be fun!

Last of all, relax and enjoy yourself. This is your vacation after all, make it worthwhile!

Reduce travel stress

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

Traveling is stressful, and the stress doesn’t necessarily stop when you reach your destination. So make life easier by having the addresses you need on hand. Also, set the GPS in your phone for audible directions to get you where you’re going. Rent a car, unless you are somewhere taxis or public transit are easier to use, and when you rent, use a loyalty program to save time and paperwork. Check the weather too, to avoid surprises. Finally, allow yourself plenty of extra time.

19 Jan 2015

Are you warming your car before driving? You could be fined.

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

Many of us have been told to warm our cars before driving in the winter. Although that was a good procedure in cars before 1990, this is not a good procedure today.

18 Jan 2015

Almost all travelers now use the internet for travel bookings

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

Only 10% of the people booking their travels do not use the internet. All others do use various travel sites to book their travels. That is a huge increase since 2006.

18 Jan 2015

You might want to avoid these cities if you are planning a road trip

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

You might want to avoid a car trip to Washington, DC; New York; and Boston, since these are deemed to be the worse cities in America to drive in.

17 Jan 2015

Would you book a hotel room with your car’s GPS?

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

Book a room nearby with your car's GPS

General Motors has a new service that will let you book hotel rooms right through your car. The paid service is called "AtYourService", and will allow you to find and book a room near you through OnStar at the hotel of your choice, right through Priceline.com.