7 Amazing Tips for Planning Your Next Road Trip​

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1. START PLANNING SOONER RATHER THAN LATER

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2. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PLANNING TOOLS

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3. PREP YOUR CAR

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4. PACK A ROADSIDE EMERGENCY KIT

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5. ADD SIDE TRIPS TO YOUR ITINERARY

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6. CONSIDER AN EPIC ROAD TRIP THAT’S ALL ABOUT THE ROUTE

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7. BE REALISTIC ABOUT YOUR TOTAL MILEAGE

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