Snowbirds, Are You Ready For a Road Trip?
By Jeff Solomon
Every autumn, thousands of lucky people from the mid west to the northern states, get ready to make their annual migration to southern climes. Florida, Arizona, Texas are but a few of the states awaiting the economic benefits of these warm weather nomads.
Unfortunately, the economic down turn has taken it's toll, limiting the numbers of people able to afford to spend the winter in a warmer climate. The weakness in the U.S dollar has also served to limit international travel to countries south of the USA, not to mention the violence occurring daily in Mexico, which traditionally receives a large percentage of American travel dollars.
Economic and social factors make staying here in the USA and becoming more efficient with our travel dollars, the only viable option for anyone but the wealthy.
Driving cross country or even interstate will save you a lot of money. The benefits include,
- No airline expense, which encompasses transportation to and from the airport as well as the tickets.
- No need to rent a vehicle when you get to your destination.
- Control over transportation, where and when you go somewhere as opposed to airline schedules, and how much luggage you bring with you.
There are a few things you need to take care of to ensure a trouble free road trip.
- Make sure your auto and health insurance is up to date and will cover any problems you should encounter on your trip
- Have your car properly serviced before you leave, don't wait until there is a problem, be proactive.
- Since you will probably be staying in a motel or hotel along the way, a travel sheet is a great item to ensure cleanliness and save a few bucks on the cost of the room by choosing the less expensive place to stay.
- Plan your route well, take advantage of internet sites for routes, travel advisories, hotel recommendations, gas prices, and food.
Travel by car can save thousands of dollars, with a little planning a a little extra time, your road trip can be enjoyable as well as economical.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jeff_Solomon
http://EzineArticles.com/?Snowbirds,-Are-You-Ready-For-a-Road-Trip?&id=3071262
No comments:
Post a Comment