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\u201cI take to the open road, healthy, free, the world before me\u2026\u201d –\u00a0Walt Whitman,\u00a0\u201cSong of the Open Road”<\/p>\n\u201cI take to the open road, healthy, free, the world before me\u2026\u201d –\u00a0Walt Whitman,\u00a0\u201cSong of the Open Road”<\/p>\n
Summer road trips are a great way to create memories with family and friends. \u201cAn annual road trip is a rite of passage for many American families,\u201d says Dustyn Shroff<\/a>, Vice President of GreatFlorida Insurance.<\/a> \u201cA road trip can help you reconnect with family and relax, while taking in scenic views from across the country.\u201d<\/p>\n The slowed down pace of driving to a destination rather than flying can save you money while providing time to enjoy the journey. Road trips allow you to craft your personalized vacation. They can be well-planned in advanced or impulsive. You decide the budget, the route and the destination.<\/p>\n Where to<\/strong><\/p>\n Most travelers have a specific destination they are driving to get to eventually. If you want to go somewhere, but are not sure where, DiscoverAmerica.com<\/a>, can help you plan your ideal trip. Your road trip can be centered on a region you would like to travel or a theme, such as food and drink or sports.<\/p>\n If you are looking to stay in Florida, Travel + Leisure<\/a>, <\/em>chose U.S. 1, Florida Keys, as one of America\u2019s best road trips. It includes views of islands, lighthouses and beautiful waters. Along the way you can stop for a swim with dolphins or discover underwater coral reef parks.<\/p>\n Before hitting the road <\/strong><\/p>\n Make sure your car is in top shape by getting your oil checked along with the coolant levels, wiper fluids, brakes and tire pressure. AAA<\/a> reports only 17 percent of cars on the road have their tires properly inflated. \u00a0The proper tire pressure can help save of fuel. Make sure your car insurance<\/a> is up to date and check to see what kind of coverage and emergency roadside service is available to you while traveling.<\/p>\n Accommodations<\/strong><\/p>\n Careful planning can give you time to scour websites and find great deals but those who enjoy spontaneity can also benefit from last minute price slashes on hotels that are not at full capacity. Check out mobile apps such as, Hotel Tonight<\/em> or Last Minute Travel Deals<\/em>.<\/p>\n When selecting a place to stay, look for amenities to enhance your trip such as a pool or gym. These can helpful in burning off energy after cooped up in a car all day. A stay that includes free breakfast will get you going the next morning before you hop in the car. Those will a little more adventure in their blood can try camping overnight at a KOA<\/a> along the route or at local campground. More rustic accommodations can save your budget while giving you a greater chance to meet other guests while enjoying the fresh air.<\/p>\n On the way<\/strong><\/p>\n Electronics will distract from quality time and the scenery, think about limiting their use. Try checking out an audio book from the library or packing along a journal or drawing pad so kids can record details about their trip.<\/p>\n Picnicking can save money and let you to take in the view while walking around to stretch out your legs.\u00a0 Get the whole family involved in the planning process. \u00a0Check out the route in davanced and see if there are renowned ice cream shops, must-see historical or museums sites or quirky shops carrying kitschy items.<\/p>\n Remember, enjoying the trip is part of the journey.<\/p>\n If you are looking for dependable and affordable auto insurance<\/a>, give us a call at GreatFlorida Insurance<\/a> today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u201cI take to the open road, healthy, free, the world before me\u2026\u201d –\u00a0Walt Whitman,\u00a0\u201cSong of the Open Road” Summer road trips are a great way to create memories with family and friends. \u201cAn annual road trip is a rite of passage for many American families,\u201d says Dustyn Shroff, Vice President of GreatFlorida Insurance. \u201cA road […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1219,"featured_media":924,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-915","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-floridainsurance"},"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/915","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1219"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=915"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/915\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13949,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/915\/revisions\/13949"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/924"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=915"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=915"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=915"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}