Planning trips can be dauting at the best of times. Whether it is for pleasure or for business, planning your trip effectively that take into consideration, your time, your budget and your desired routes is not easy.
If this trip is cross country or long distance, you want to get the most out of your trip and be sure that you have all the necessary facilities on route, such as gas stations, restaurants, toilet facilities and shops along the way that will make the trip safer and much more bearable. It can be difficult to plan well, but what tips can help you along the way?
PLAN WELL IN ADVANCE
If this is possible, try to plan your trip in advance. Start out with a notebook to make a note of the most important facts, such as dates, times, how much money you may need and how much gas your car is likely to take per mile. Look at landmarks on the trip, to see hwere will be best to stop and which places have the best facilities. If you are travelling with children, you may need a good stop point that has changing facilities. Make a list of what you will be taking and ensure that you have enough space in the car. If you are taking baby seats and additional luggage, it is best to look at the types of things you need to take on your trip and how long the trip will be for. Is it a week long or an overnight trip? This will help determine the type of baggage you will need to bring along and how the weight may affect your car’s capability.
LOOK AT APPS TO HELP
There are many ways to help plan your trip online. There is of course the tesla trip planner which will allow you to make plans from start to finish including routes and traffic issues, roads to avoid and if you’re driving a Tesla, it will ensure that you know the super charger power points on the road as you go. Other apps may look at how to manage your time on the road to make sure that you can have adequate stops and not get tired, but still arrive at your destination on time. You can also plan where the nearest hotels are so if you’re needing to stop overnight you can pre-book to make sure you have a room for the night. It is essential to stop driving if you feel tired and unable to carry on, it can be extremely dangerous, which is what makes planning so vital.
Once your list is complete with what things you may need on your trip, you should be feeling much more confident about taking the trip. If you’re crossing states, is there any paperwork that you need to take. Ensure you have all the necessary documents for driving and insurance on you and have a stress free and enjoyable trip without any hiccups or avoidable issues.