As it is becoming easier and easier to fly anywhere in the world, it might seem like the classic road trip holiday is on the decline. This isn’t actually the case, the old school road trip is now as popular as ever, although it now comes with some more modern perks! 

The freedom to travel wherever you wish, the ability to be spontaneous with your plans, the excitement of the unknown and the time of bonding really make the road trip holiday unique. 

Although choosing a road trip seems like a pretty fool-proof plan, there are things you can do to make sure that it becomes your best holiday yet. 

How to Make the Most Out of Your Road Trip 

Set the Mood with Music 

Does anything really compliment an open road as well as the perfect playlist? 

Downloading some great music onto a smartphone is something the whole car will thank you for. Just make sure to bring a working USB connector or aux cord too!

Know the Route Before Driving 

This doesn’t mean that you need to have your whole trip planned out. Rather, knowing where you are driving that day, specifically the route you are taking, will elevate a lot of stress. 

There are lots of great apps out there which will help find the best route. Apps such as ‘Waze’ are great as they help to spot traffic, and have information about gas stations in case of an emergency pit stop. Or if you prefer to go old school make sure you have a map of the area and a passenger knows which roads you should take. 

Clean the Car Before Leaving 

Taking the time to clean the car before setting off is something you are sure to be grateful of. Even if it doesn’t seem like there is much mess in there, as soon as it combines with the trash required on route it will soon become very noticeable. 

Taking the time to remove trash at the end of the day is another great way to make sure things don’t get too messy. 

Be Prepared for Things to Go Wrong 

This can mean many things, from making sure you have licence and insurance documentation in the car. To carrying jump-start cables in the trunk. 

Being prepared for the worst will help to put everyone’s mind at rest. It can be worth looking into a roadside recovery service if this isn’t included in your insurance.

Go Local 

Why not choose to taste local dishes and stay in independent hotels and motels over the chain-owned establishments. It can be a great way of trying new things and adding a little more excitement to the trip.  

Check the Car Before Setting Off

Having a mechanic check the cars fluid levels, brakes, tires and anything else you might worry about is a great way of avoiding any vertical mishaps. If you have space, including a space tire and extra screen wash can come in very handy too. Just make sure someone knows how to change the tire!

Get Off the Main Roads 

Sure, the highway will be the fastest way to get to your destination, but they also mean that you will probably end up missing a lot of beautiful scenery. Feel free to take the country roads, to detour, follow that intriguing whim. After all, isn’t feeling free what a road trip is really all about?