I survived - and actually had a blast! Camping was successful on all fronts. The drive was smooth without too much complaining from the peanut gallery in the back seat, the tent went up without a glitch, the camp fire was perfect for roasting hot dogs and marshmallows, my food planning was precise, the weather was stellar and most important of all - we had FUN!
So today's the big day - and just like many Canadian families like mine who have found a car rental deal, we're off to go camping at a beautiful lake in Southern British Columbia. Just la famille et moi! Am I excited? You bet, although I have to admit that the whole camping thing usually isn't my cup of tea. I've always been of the mindset
It's day 6, and so far our CRX American Road Trip has been a whirlwind, a marathon, and a blast! So far, we've driven up the California coast from L.A. to San Francisco, trekked East to enjoy the wonders of Yosemite National Park, driven the barren journey from Yosemite to Vegas through the night, toured an Arizona slot canyon, wandered the winding streets of Santa Fe, and encountered extraterrestrials in Roswell.
As I was perusing Auto Rental News this morning I came across an article outlining the best ways to secure car rental lots. The author discusses many new high-tech solutions that offer the 'best of the best' preventative measures to ensure thugs can't steal vehicle tires, airbags, spare change lying on the passenger seats, maps...
Since I was up most of last night haunted by images of what I experienced yesterday I figured it might be therapeutic to get my story down on virtual 'paper'. And my story is definitely relevant to this site since it may convince you to be safer on the roads and avoid speeding the next time you find a great car rental deal and cruise the streets.
Every December for the past few years my family has been fortunate to travel to Miami for a visit with my in-laws. It's always nice to take a break from our frigid Canadian winter weather to bask in Florida's glorious rays.
Have you ever been on a trip where something touches your heart with so much intensity that you think you will combust? This blog is about such an instance and as you are reading it, think of something that has happened to you. It would be my absolute pleasure to hear your story.
There's nothing like the thrill of cruising the open road, the beach or the boulevard in a luxury convertible in the summer. As the sun begins to set after a day of road tripping, working out of town or heading out on a girls-only trip, you'll be glad you shopped around for the cheapest car rentals, even for luxury cars.
If you are going to be attending the summer Olympic games in London, then there is a good chance that you are hard at work making all of the necessary travel arrangements to get the most out of your stay. However, one thing that you should not overlook when making these arrangements is your ideal mode of transportation upon your arrival in London. If you are from out of town, then you are going to need a reliable and cheap way of getting around.
Thanks New York Times - you guys are awesome!