Hit the Highway with These Road Trip Tips
The great American road
trip is still a very popular vacation, and with so
many people hitting the roads, Sam Katz, chairman
and CEO of Cendant Travel Distribution Services, which
operates CheapTickets.com, offers some road trip tips
for a stress-free vacation.
* Plan ahead. With the accessibility
of the Internet, planning a vacation can be done more
easily than ever before. Online planning allows every
member of the family to be involved in the planning
and to preview their trip before they set off. CheapTickets.com
allows travelers to select a rental vehicle that accommodates
group travel no matter how varied the needs -- from
the standard car rental to SUVs and minivans.
* Use your tools. Be sure to
do your homework and study maps before you hit the
road as to avoid fumbling with multiple maps and directions
while driving. Another good tip is to check the weather
along your route to avoid navigating through undesirable
conditions.
* Maximize comfort. Find a nice
hotel that fits everyone’s needs so you can
unwind after a long road trip. Select a hotel that
has the convenience of an in-house restaurant to provide
breakfast while you’re traveling as a fast and
convenient way to save time during your journey. Hotels
with pools can provide great physical activity if
you’re traveling with children who need to expend
some energy before hitting the back seat.
* Just fly. If the open road
isn’t appealing, you’re still in luck.
CheapTickets.com offers flights to all major domestic
destinations such as Orlando, Chicago, New York, Las
Vegas and Hawaii to name just a few. Or if you’re
interested in international travel, there are plenty
of options as well. For convenience, the site allows
travelers to search according to preferences such
as airline, travel time, departure and arrival time,
by price and by schedule. It is also the only major
travel site that enables consumers to purchase without
becoming a member or creating a password.
“With the right planning,
you can help ensure a worry-free getaway. In a recent
survey, we found nearly 50 percent of travelers thought
online booking made vacation planning less stressful,”
says Katz. “Most importantly, remember the reasons
that you're on vacation, to relax and enjoy yourself.”
CheapTickets.com provides consumers
access to flights, hotel accommodations, rental cars,
cruises, vacation packages, Last Minute Trips and
condo rentals.
