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Home » Guest Post » Why You Should Choose A Road Trip over a Standard Family Holiday

Why You Should Choose A Road Trip over a Standard Family Holiday


It’s true when they say it’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey. And in Europe, road trips are always a good idea when it comes to traveling with your family. Not only can you embark on a family adventure at any time of the year, there are plenty of reasons why you should choose a road trip over a standard family holiday; which can cost, on average, more than £4,500.

Save Money

Compared to a standard European family holiday to the likes of Tenerife, Portugal, or Mallorca, when you go on a road trip, you are able to avoid expensive flights. There are numerous ways you can save money during your road trip, too. For example: by packing your own snacks, using a credit card that offers additional cashback on fuel purchases, and booking lodging at hotels that are running special promotions and deals.

Taking extra steps to safe cash means that even if you face an unexpected scenario, such as your vehicle breaking down half-way through the road trip, you should have the spare funds in place to fix it as a result of your savings. However, if you don’t have the spare cash, then a fast payday loan could be there to help you in a financial emergency.

Be in Control

When you travel by air, you have to arrive at the airport two hours prior to when your flight departs and a delayed flight can set back hours or even days. When you travel by vehicle, you are in full control of your departure and arrival time. And when you road trip, you can choose your stops along the way. See something you want to explore off to the side of the road? You can!

Pack Anything

We understand the stress of packing your suitcase for a standard family holiday. It’s like a game of Tetris – and it can be very frustrating! If you tend to over-pack, or have to spread out into your partner’s or kid’s suitcase, remember that when you go on a road trip, you can literally pack anything that fits into your vehicle, and you don’t have to worry about the weight of your luggage!

Feel Better

While choosing a road trip over a standard family holiday will help save you money and provide you with more freedom, there are also numerous health benefits of traveling by car. Going on a road trip will ultimately provide you with the opportunity to take a well-deserved break from your routine.

By deviating from your day-to-day routine, you’re likely to feel far happier, and you could even take a break from technology and social media too. Even though you might post a photograph or two on Facebook or Instagram to show your friends what a wonderful time you are having on the road with your family, you will begin to appreciate time together without technological distractions, leaving you open to create unforgettable memories.

FTC Disclosure: We received monetary compensation for this post. These tips are legit and road trips are superior to travel by train, bus, and plane for so many different reasons. 

Photo Credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/timove/


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