With the advent of air travel, and especially budget airlines, the popularity of road trips is unsurprisingly declining. The attraction of being able to jump on a plane for a couple of hours and enjoy a different country is obvious, but there’s still lots to love about a good old-fashioned road trip!
Whether it’s the opportunity to explore new destinations away from the usual tourist traps, or just the ability to bring more freedom to your holiday, a road trip is a fantastic way to travel.
To help convince you even more, we’ve collated our four favourite reasons why you should be planning a road trip for your next holiday!
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THE FLEXIBILITY
The ability to be spontaneous on holiday has diminished in recent times as all-inclusive hotels and dedicated resorts provide a more well-rounded (but arguably less exciting) travel experience. The road trip puts you back in control of your holiday.
The flexibility of being able to plan out your preferred route, with the scope to change during your travels, is almost a novelty nowadays and helps to make your trip unique. For those planning on a European road trip, there will even be opportunities to change which countries you’re visiting on any particular day given the close proximity of some nations within continental Europe.
The rise in smartphone applications for accommodation and attractions means that you can plan your holiday in real-time as you travel around. No more planning every last detail of your holiday a year in advance, a road trip can truly be anything you want it to be.
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To help your road trip flow without any hiccups, be sure to keep on top of any planned road maintenance. These can add valuable, unexpected time onto your journeys and are best avoided.
TIME WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY
Road trips are undoubtedly best enjoyed with others. Whether it’s alongside friends or family, a road trip is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with those closest to you. Many believe that social media has had a negative impact on our ability to converse with family and friends, but a road trip provides the perfect opportunity to get back to basics and enjoy the company of your nearest and dearest.
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If travelling as a group, make sure you take into consideration all of your fellow travellers’ requirements when booking accommodation or attractions to ensure a stress-free journey. Pricing up the cost of fuel for your road trip beforehand can also help everybody plan their budget more accurately.
YOU’LL EXPERIENCE COUNTRIES LIKE NEVER BEFORE
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As we’ve already mentioned, road trips provide an incredible opportunity to explore cities, countries and continents in an entirely different way to the usual package holiday experience. A road trip provides the opportunity to delve deeper into the cultural heartland of each individual nation.
For example, if you’re travelling as a couple why not take in the picturesque ‘Romantic Road’ route, which meanders through the stunning region of Bavaria in Germany. Or, if you’re looking for something more dramatic from your road trip, then why not consider the simply awe-inspiring ‘Atlantic Road’ route that hugs the Norwegian coastline and has been widely credited as one of the world’s most iconic routes.
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Don’t forget that each country you visit will likely have their own driving laws. For example, France has particularly strict rules around the equipment you’re required to have in your car for every journey – a warning triangle is compulsory.
MUSIC YOU’LL REMEMBER
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Carrying on in the theme of flexibility, a road trip provides the almost unique opportunity to create a soundtrack for your entire holiday. Can you just imagine driving cross-country through the USA, with your favourite album or artists accompanying you all the way? Heaven.
We guarantee that certain songs will become synonymous with specific parts of your trip, and help provide an added layer of fondness when you look back in years to come.
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There are lots of fantastic music apps available for your smartphone, which you can download and enjoy your favourite music from. Don’t forget to create a special playlist after your road trip, which you can enjoy when you’re back home to remind you of all the experiences you had along the way.
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