When
you are planning to travel, cost often plays a big role on where you go
and how you get there. Sure, flying is faster, but is it really a
better experience? Road
trips are not only about the destination, it is also a part of the
journey. You have much more freedom when you travel by car. You are not
on such a tight timetable. You don’t have to worry about being at the
airport two hours early. You don’t have to worry about making your
connection, or what you will do to kill time during your layover. A
couple hour layover can turn in to a long delay where you are at the
mercy of the airline. You have to worry about the weather in another
place a thousand miles away, because that is where your plane is coming
from. If you miss your flight due to a delay, then you have all the
added stress of getting on another flight. Depending on when you travel,
that can be hard because most flights are already full.
You
also have less packing restrictions. You can bring pretty much anything
you want if you drive. You don’t have to worry about the weight limits
or what you can or cannot bring. You can bring more gear for your kids.
You can bring strollers, portable cribs, and other things that you can’t
check or cost extra. You
tend to pack less when you fly, you have to either pay extra or lift
them up in to the overhead compartment. Packing less, leads to having to
do laundry on your trip. Who wants to do laundry on vacation?
You
will also save money because you will not buy those extras at the
airport or pay outrageous prices for fast food, you can get on the road
for half the price. Since you can’t bring beverages, you are required to
purchase drinks at the airport. If you are on a road trip, you can have
a cooler full of cold drinks. You can also bring unopened bottles of
wine if you wish to drink at your destination. Some hotels charge high
prices for wine. You
also don’t have to rent a vehicle. You might think you are getting a good
deal on a rental but by the time they add all the extra fees, it becomes
outrageous.
You
are your own boss. You can stop where you want to stop. You can see
what you want to see. You control when you leave and what you do. You
are not at the mercy of anyone else’s schedule. You aren’t cramped in a
small seat next to a guy who is snoring and drooling on you. You can stop at playgrounds and parks to stretch your legs. You can try unique restaurants and visit different welcome centers.
You
get to see the beauty of our country. Sure looking down at the ground
on a plane is cool, but most of the time, you don’t even know where you
are. If you go on a road trip, you can stop and experience it.
You can save on
food, and control what kinds of food your family consumes on a road
trip. Some airports don’t have a great selection of places to eat. If it
is a small airport, there might only be one or two restaurants that are
extremely crowded and maybe not be your family’s preference.
You
can control what your children are exposed to. You don’t have to worry
about foul language, strange behavior or just people with bad attitudes.
Not everyone is considerate of children. You may have to answer some
uncomfortable questions.
You
will create live long memories and stories to share with others.
Getting there on a road trip is part of the fun. Keep a good attitude
and enjoy.
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