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Your annual road trip to Grandma's with your family is not thetime to be wasting money on unnecessary items or services. Roadtrips the type of vacation where saving money is possible andeasy to do. Follow these simple steps and your Thanksgiving roadtrip will be one of the best and cheapest you have ever taken.
One of the biggest areas where money can be saved is on food.Pack snacks and maybe even a picnic meal or two before leavinghome. Rest stops are great to stretch your legs and enjoy apicnic lunch.
If you are going to make stops to eat out along your trip, keepin mind that many restaurants offer either discount prices forchildren. Some offer deals where kids eat for free. Researchthis prior to the start of your trip. Know where they are, whatthey offer and the savings can add up.
Filling the car with gasoline can be the most costly expense ofyour trip this year. With sky-high gas prices, the gas pump isdefinitely the place to try to save money. When filling use acredit card that offers rebates on the amount of gas purchased.Typically, nationwide gas station chains such as Mobil or Shelloffer credit card rebates to frequent customers. Keep in mind ifyou are using Mobil you will have to find and only use Mobilstations on the road in order to use your rebate.
During some longer road trips an overnight stop and lodgingmight be required. Research lodging choices ahead of time. Useonline resources prior to your road trip to find a quality hotelor motel that offers reasonable nightly rates. With childrenlook for places that offer "children stay free" promotions.
Look to book a hotel that offers the most complimentaryservices. Many hotels offer complimentary continental breakfastsand some have snack bars set up as well. Hotels can also beuseful in offering coupons and discount rates for localattractions and eateries, as well.
Finally, be safe. Traffic accidents increase over the holidayswith lots of people on the road. Drive the posted speed limits.Take a first aid kit, extra safety supplies and drinking water,drive safely and make it fun!
About the author:
Joyce Jackson writes and lectures extensilvey on Travel PackingTips on fresh, real and easy travel preparation tips. Herwebsite is packed with articles, resources, information and moreat: http://travel-packing-tips.com
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