Fishing Frenzy

Getting to travel destinations by car can be boring, tedious and stressful. It doesn't matter whether people are traveling for a vacation or to visit relatives. Packing up the automobile and hitting the road is difficult. There are several ways to alleviate these problems when driving to a destination.

Planning ahead to avoid heavy traffic areas is crucial to a stress free trip. This can be accomplished by being prepared with maps that show the ways to bypass the big cities if driving through at rush hour. Listening to local radio stations along the way for traffic updates can also save headaches.

A membership in an automobile club can also help make a trip easier. They can provide trip planning and free maps with the best routes highlighted. They also may have up to date information on construction zones and ways to bypass these bottle necks. Getting stuck in a major back up on the freeway is a major time waster and stressful for everyone.

While on the road a little entertainment helps the time pass. Bringing along a selection of favorite music is a priority since radio stations can be hard to find in some areas. This doesn't mean bringing the whole compact disc collection. A dozen or so should be plenty. Just be sure to bring something to please everyone in the vehicle, including the kids.

Many vehicles now come equipped video players. There are also portable ones available at very reasonable prices. Movies can distract the children for an hour or two before they'll want a rest stop. Solving the argument about which video to watch is another issue entirely.

Games can help pass the time while on the way to travel destinations by car. The license plate search is educational and requires constant attention. Finding different states, provinces or foreign countries can be turned into a contest. Any distraction from the clock is worth attempting.