{"id":2601,"date":"2015-03-05T12:42:27","date_gmt":"2015-03-05T12:42:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expedia.blog.ca.sandwave.dev\/stories\/pack-fun-march-break-road-trip\/"},"modified":"2023-06-21T18:14:26","modified_gmt":"2023-06-21T18:14:26","slug":"pack-fun-march-break-road-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.ca\/stories\/pack-fun-march-break-road-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Pack the Fun on Your March Break Road Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to travel, the road trip is having a comeback year. Between cheaper gas prices and increased luggage fees, throwing the kids in the car for a quick weekend (or week-long) getaway has never seemed more appealing. Road trip connoisseurs<\/a> know that while it\u2019s a great way to travel it isn\u2019t as simple as pack-it-in and go. Here are five tips for making sure your March Break road trip doesn\u2019t leave you crying at the side of the road.<\/p>\n

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  1. Take your time<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The best part of a road trip happens when you\u2019re about an hour into it. You\u2019ve got a plan, everyone is settled into their seat. The radio is playing your favourite tunes. It\u2019s a sweet spot. So why rush it? Pack your schedule with enough time to let you take your time to get to your final destination. Plan some on-route stops that give everyone a chance to stretch their legs. It\u2019s true what they say about the journey being as rewarding as the destination.<\/p>\n

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    Take time to stop and stretch your legs. Great hotel nearby? Consider using your Expedia app to book an overnight stay.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    2. \u00a0Don\u2019t over-pack<\/strong><\/p>\n

    The temptation to throw everything you own in a bag because you can, is a big one. Stay strong this March Break and resist the urge. The last thing you want is to be in a car so overflowing with stuff that no one is comfortable. Pack light and be strategic. Limit the kids to one toy each in the car for the ride, they can always swap it out at a pit stop and make sure they aren\u2019t toys with sounds that are going to drive you nuts. Also make sure things are well-stowed, loose objects can become hazards if you have to make sudden stops.<\/p>\n

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    1. Use your Expedia+ Rewards Benefits<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Yes, you\u2019ve probably already thought about where you\u2019ll stay when you get to where you\u2019re going, but what about along the way? Is there a hotel on route that will break up the drive nicely and offer a great pool or playground for the kids to enjoy? Is there a spa that you never seem to get to but pass every year on the route? Take the time to research ahead. If you are an Expedia+ member<\/a> your extended Hotel Price Guarantee lasts up until the midnight before your stay. Put it together with the Expedia Best Price Guarantee that gives you $50 if you find a cheaper rate online within 24 hours of booking, and you’ve got yourself a deal!<\/p>\n

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      1. BYOE \u2013 Bring your own Entertainment<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        It goes without saying that you\u2019ll hit a radio dead zone right when you need music most. Or the water park you promised you would stop in on is closed on the one day you\u2019re driving through. The solution is to make sure you always have a plan B. A deck of cards, an iPod full of family favourites can be sanity savers in a pinch. Another favourite of ours: We make sure to travel with at least one device that can play a DVD. All it takes is a quick pop into a store on route to pick up a $5 classic that can bridge the boredom gap.<\/p>\n

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        Some of the best parts of your trip will be at stops along the way.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

        5. \u00a0Make it a habit<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Whether it\u2019s backseat bickering, forgotten headphones or a playlist that has that song you don\u2019t want your child singing repeatedly at Grandma\u2019s, the fact is that no trip will be perfect the first time out. Do you know what the best remedy for an imperfect March Break experience is? Doing it again. The more you travel with your kids in the car, the better you\u2019ll get at knowing exactly what you need and what you don\u2019t. Embrace the call of the open road and you\u2019ll all be better for it.<\/p>\n

        What are your tried and true tips for Road Trips?<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        When it comes to travel, the road trip is having a comeback year. Between cheaper gas prices and increased luggage fees, throwing the kids in the car for a quick weekend (or week-long) getaway has never seemed more appealing. 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