Fun Weekend Road Trips
- There are a number of benefits to taking a road trip, not the least of which being a fun escape from the daily grind. When the requirements of work and school become too much, take a day or two over the weekend to recharge your batteries. Of course, a road trip doesn't just have to be for relaxation. It can also be enlightening - perhaps a journey to a museum or zoo will help you turn over a new leaf.
- The Whole Family Should Have Fungrandmother with two grandsons image by GeoM from Fotolia.com
Stay away from spots that will alienate one or more members of your party. For instance, choosing a road trip to a theme park could be great for the kids, but Granny might be left with nothing to do. The same could be said for Granny's favorite antique shop - she'll have a blast, but the kids won't know what to do with themselves. Do your best to find a happy medium, and journey to a place that everyone will enjoy. - Make Sure You've Mapped Out Your Routedirection on a map image by leafy from Fotolia.com
Do your best to change up the scenery. If you live in the woods, a road trip to another patch of woods 100 miles away probably won't do anything for you. The same goes for the city. While cities feature different attractions, they might get a bit repetitive - a trip from Manhattan to Detroit might not get you as relaxed as you could be. For city-dwellers, a trip to a bed and breakfast on the beach or in the countryside will get you refreshed. - Make Sure You Won't Be Exhausted When You Returntired image by Renata Osinska from Fotolia.com
Check with everyone to make sure the road trip is a good idea in the first place. If you wind up having to drive until 5 a.m., you probably won't have enough energy to function when your trip is over. One of the main benefits of taking a road trip is relaxation, so don't plan something that will require more energy than you're willing to give. You may wind up being even more drained than when you started.
