Top Five Tips For Your Next Road Trip
Summer is here and “Boo” is home. For us that means road trips to small towns looking for thrifting honeyholes and tackle shops. And I can't forget exploring local grocery stores and restaurants along the way. We prefer staying at local short term rental properties that speak to the culture and character of the town.
I am a planner by nature--I see that as a gift {some may disagree}. I don’t need to have a schedule for every minute of the day but I do like a good road map. Check out my tips for planning your next road trip.
Top 5 tips for your next road trip
Did I mention I’m a planner? I just love a good plan and that’s why I love TripIt. Think of it as a “hub” for all your travel plans. Tripit is your free itinerary, place to store documents and so much more. It makes me feel fancy and put together...two things I am not most days!
Y’all in case you didn’t know gas and snacks are expensive! And I love some snacks and well gas is kind of a necessity for a road trip. I use the free Upside app to save some money. It’s super easy. Open the app,claim an offer near you, shop as usual, pay with a credit or debit card and earn cash back. If I can do this you can too! Use my code Janet27978 to get an extra .15/gallon bonus on your first purchase!
Road trips are a great way to get to know someone. In fact, Boo and I have spent a lot of time in the car. Our first “official” date was to Pierre Part, LA to pick up a fishing pole. We stopped at a Templet’s Grocery Store to check out their selection of fresh meat {let me say the store was packed!} and we stopped at the Pierre Part Store so I could get some plants. Be still my heart, if this isn’t the best date in your 50's I don’t know what is. Having fun questions to ask is a lighthearted way to get to know someone. Try these 101 random road trip questions and see what you learn.
After all those questions you may want a little quiet time. Have a playlist or podcast ready. Let’s face it Boo will get tired of you talking about all your fabulous reel ideas {ok, maybe this is just me}. Plus music and podcast can also lead to interesting conversation.
Most importantly enjoy the journey. It can be as much fun as the destination. Even as a planner I love a spontaneous detour if we see something that looks interesting {especially a restaurant}. Road trips can be like life...we get so caught up in the destination we forget to enjoy the journey. Don’t do that. Relax. Laugh. Enjoy.
Here's a little lagniappe {French for something extra} and a clue to our destination. My FAVORITE short term rental property of all time is The Villas at Spanish Court.
With Humor & Hot Flashes,
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