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Preparing for a road trip

Road trips can be a lot of fun, but at the same time it can quite stressful as well. The stress really comes from being unplanned and unprepared for the journey. The solution is to have a checklist and a plan. A checklist will eliminate a majority of the stress, expenditure and time experienced during a road trip.

· Budget – A budget is an extremely important part of your road trip. You need to figure out how much you might spend on food, accommodation, entertainment etc. Having this will ensure that you place limits and do not overspend. After all, no one wants to end up feeling broke after having a good time.

· Food – This refers to the food and drinks that you want to carry along in the car. Do not bank on buying things along the way, especially at gas stations, because you will end up spending more. You should also take the least messiest possible products, because little mishaps will always happen and its best to avoid them as much as possible.

· Activities – When travelling with children it is important to keep them occupied when they are awake. Otherwise you run the risk of hearing the incessant “are we there yet?” question. Plan out some fun games and if you have a little TV in your car you can always play some movie or cartoons.

· Medical supplies – Do not forget to take along any medication that is required. You should also pack an emergency medical kit for any cuts, scraps, bruises etc., that you may encounter in your expedition.

· Information – Along with details of the destination you will be visiting, find out what other interesting places you will pass by on your journey. That way you can make time and stop those place and you will also know how much you might have to spend there.

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Door2Tour has announced record breaking sales for July 2010, despite an unstable few months for the travel industry.

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Door2Tour.com Reports a Record Breaking July 2010

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Europe’s changing holiday habits

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How to holiday in polite style

Travel news in brief

A round-up of the week’s travel news, including the collapse of Mexicana Airlines and the lifting of travel restrictions to Sri Lanka.

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Survey from lastminute.com in Ireland Reveals Colin Farrell and Kathryn Thomas as Top Holiday Partners

Travel crises ‘make Brits cautious’

Wary holidaymakers are taking extra precautions to protect themselves against travel traumas this summer, according to a poll.

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SHOP.COM Research Shows a Trend for Holidaying Here in the UK

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM–(Marketwire - 08/03/10) - The holidays are finally here but Brits no longer feel the need to travel abroad to enjoy the summer break. Whether it’s a sign of the recession or the sunshine, the British holiday has made a comeback, with the ’staycation’ becoming the most fashionable travel destination.

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SHOP.COM Research Shows a Trend for Holidaying Here in the UK

Six dead in head-on highway collision east of Golden

The long weekend ended fatally for six people headed towards Golden on Hwy.

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6 dead in head-on crash

The long weekend ended fatally for six people headed towards Golden, B.C.

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