Taking a Detour from the Average Road Trip
Let’s face it, for most of us, being in a car for hours upon hours is not an ideal start to any vacation. You can always read a book, listen to music or a podcast, or even try to get some work done to pass the time.
However, what if I told you that you could make your road trip into a vacation itself?
Roadtrippers.com is a travel website that allows you to plan your route according to the number of points of interest that are nearby, all while maintaining the shortest distance to your destination.
Roadtrippers guides you to hotels, restaurants, breweries, wineries, nightlife, music venues, campgrounds, local services, and other fun points of interest (POI’s). The points of interest can range from famous museums and national monuments to more locally famous sites like the World’s Largest Catsup Bottle.
You have the option to limit how far off the suggested route you are willing to travel for a little adventure. The site allows you to look at personal reviews of POI’s and book tours even before you start your journey. How eclectic you want your trip to become is entirely up to you!
I should also mention that Roadtrippers has partnered with HomeAway, in case you want to spend your nights with all the comforts of home instead of inside a hotel room. There is no better way to immerse yourself in the local culture than by staying in a home within the area. However, if a hotel is more your speed, you can see all of your options along the route. They even allow you to filter for pet-friendly hotels in case “Fido” happens to be your favorite traveling companion. Roadtrippers allows you to plan and book all of your stays within the website.
It is always important to note local services as well. The site shows rest areas, ATM locations, gas stations, and car repair shops along the way. You can also see an estimate of how long the trip will take with your planned stops and how much gas money you will need. Roadtrippers is perfect for planning a getaway weekend with friends or if you are just planning to sightsee around your hometown.
All of your stops can be saved and accessed via your mobile device for when you are on the road. It is the vacation tool that you never knew you needed. If you are traveling cross-country or just wanting to shake up your mundane routine, I highly suggest giving Roadtrippers a look.
