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How To Squeeze the Most Out of That Tank of Gas

aesta — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:43:51 -0500

How To Travel with Your Pet on the Open Road

harryoakes — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:49:12 -0600

Overall safety is your # 1 concern for your trip. Please plan ahead. Ask yourself, do I have enough survival equipment in case of a disaster? Tornado, Earthquake, Flood, Hurricane, Avalanche, other disaster while I'm on the road?

How To Drive Long Distances Safely

omehaney — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:43:40 -0600

It's inevitable that we have to drive a long distance at some point in our lives and we would like to do so safely. Whether we are going on vacation or moving cross-country, getting the drive over with as quickly as possible is usually the objective. Before embarking on your next four-wheeled adventure, consider the following to help you stay alert and safe:

How To Cope with Increasing Travel Restrictions

triple1 — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:52:23 -0600

Unfortunately, rules and policies for public transportation evolve with every new terrorism threat. If you print out a list of restricted items six months prior to your vacation, it may be completely out of date when you are ready to pack your suitcase. Here are some important facts and tips.

Transport carriers and governments are continually adding and revising security measures. Although they have developed many safeguards over recent years, they amend the rules and guidelines with every new terrorism attempt. Post 9-11 safeguards include:

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How To Travel from Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido, by Car

titosarah — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 22:55:55 -0500

Travelers to the state of Oaxaca frequently inquire about the drive from the City of Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido, expressing concerns about the length of the drive, quality of the highways, and the overall advisability of driving versus flying or bussing. This essay speaks to the doubts tourists might have regarding the journey using their own or a rental vehicle.

We’ve driven the three main routes on a number of occasions over the past several years, at different times of the year.

How To Car Travel with Cats

Staff468 — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 14:39:03 -0500

Cat lovers hate to leave their feline buddies behind during car trips and holidays, but usually even a short car trips prompts cats to become almost feral – moaning, pacing, hissing and clawing. And yet these short trips to the vet or a petsitter’s house are an unavoidable part of a cat’s life. So how can we make the trip as painless as possible for them and for ourselves? Here are some tips.

How To Find Road Trip Games

Meave223 — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 06:16:00 -0500

Road trips usually go something like this: You pack up your car and set out, you and your traveling companions feeling ready for all kinds of adventure. Two hours, one pit stop and a radio dead zone later, you're dying of boredom. What to do?

Well, you could put on headphones and tune everyone out; the strong-stomached may choose to read; and everyone but the driver could nap. But if you really want to make the most of your road trip, play some games. They can be as uncomplicated as counting certain items or they can require major concentration from the participants. Regardless, they make the time pass, and can provide a nice mix of education and fun for children or adults.

How To Plan a Road Trip

Meave223 — Wed, 31 May 2006 23:05:00 -0500

The classic American vacation--a road trip--is a fun way to get to know the country better, and get away from it all to places you never thought possible. With airline travel growing even more complicated, inconvenient and uncomfortable than ever, it might be time for you to turn your vacation into a road trip. Don't just go from point A to point B; take the scenic route, make detours, follow those signs for the Corn Palace (Mitchell, South Dakota) or the Winchester Mystery House (San Jose, California) and see what happens! Now, while you don't need to plan too carefully--part of the romance of a road trip is the spontaneity--taking time to do a little organization will help to oil the gears, as it were, and make your ride go much more smoothly.