tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61023688368979132212024-03-13T15:06:15.131-07:00Road Trip IdeasAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01862310967985081374noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102368836897913221.post-38905020553619451392014-06-16T22:36:00.001-07:002014-06-16T22:36:19.642-07:00St Patrick's Day Road Trip Ideas<div id="article-content">
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There's no better way to see Ireland than by car - the rolling
green hills and quaint villages are best viewed at leisure. And there is
no better time to see Ireland than during the St. Patrick's Day
festivities.<br />
First off, drivers in Ireland are required to carry
their driving license, vehicle registration document, motor insurance
certificate and in most cases a green card. Prudential, a leading car
insurance provider in the UK, suggests that drivers keep all their
documentation close at hand when in the car. In the event of a fender
bender or breakdown, you will want to be able to contact the relevant
authorities quickly and easily.<br />
Next up: where to go? Ireland
isn't very big, but a well planned road trip means savings on petrol and
wear and tear on your car, while you maximise your site seeing options.
The whole of Ireland celebrates St Patrick's Day, famously
commemorating the patron saint of Ireland, so there will be plenty of
options for those looking for some Irish fun this March.<br />
You might want to take part in one of the bigger festivals in the cities of Dublin, Belfast, Cork and Limerick:<br />
The
St Patrick's Festival in Dublin is Ireland's official celebration of
the holiday, with parties, parades and night time events to entertain
visitors and locals alike. In Belfast the St. Patrick's Day Carnival
winds through the city and includes a free music concert featuring a mix
of pop and traditional music which is suitable for the whole family.<br />
Cork
bursts to life for the St. Patrick's Festival, with people, boats and
bands from around the world sharing their culture as the city celebrates
Ireland's national day. In Limerick there is a parade, the
International Band Festival and a Spring Fest to entertain visitors, as
well as the much anticipated firework show, Skyfest.
<br />A more leisurely road trip would involve a casual meander through
some of Ireland's tiny villages, stopping for a pub lunch or a night in a
quaint bed and breakfast. While Ireland might be known for its whiskey
and beer, the country has similar drink driving laws to the UK, so it is
better to avoid drinking altogether if you will be driving.<br />
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Summer is the classic family vacation time in America. It is the
time to cram the vehicle, pack in the gear and snacks, prepare the kids,
and pull onto the highway for a family road trip. There are so many
things that you can do under the sun this time. Definitely, the pleasure
becomes double if you can make extra savings on your trip. Check out
these frugal ideas for family road trip this summer:<br />
<strong>Take Trips to National Parks</strong><br />
Road
trips to park are a common frugal family fun but national parks will
give the highest value of your money. You will have a number of
entertainment options in these parks like swimming, exploring, camping,
hiking, and many more. For example, you can visit the 'Acadia National
Park' that simultaneously offers superb panorama and ocean access. On
the other hand, 'Shenandoah National Park', which locates near
Washington, D.C., is another great place to chill out. The park is
within a day's drive for millions of Americans.<br />
<strong>Opt for Scenic Drives</strong><br />
In
spite of increasing gas prices, scenic drives can still be considered
as one of the most thrifty family road trips. New Hampshire's
'Kancamagus Scenic Byway' is one of the most suitable places to take
such drives. You can just hang out with nature in general in this Byway
entwined through the 'White Mountain National Forest'. It offers you a
number of stopovers with chances to hike and experience natural water
slides. However, never head out for such family trips without planning
beforehand. Make a proper plan and download some travel apps for the
trip. It will help you to handle logistics emergencies with ease.<br />
<strong>Join Tailgating Events</strong><br />
During
summer, it is not very rare to catch up some tailgating events while
you are on the way for some inexpensive concerts or for your kids'
sporting competitions. Such parties will offer opportunities for
pre-game actions and recipe books galore. By bringing your own food to
prepare, you can enjoy these events without spending much. To make the
process of food preparation easier, you had better learn some awesome
tailgate menus before going to the trip.<br />
<strong>Waterfront Park Pavilions</strong><br />
Waterfront
park pavilions are sources of unlimited fun and water activities. If
you do not have a swimming pool nearby, take your kids to a waterfront
park that offers rentable pavilions. Your kids will have as much splash,
sand, and sun as they want. You can cut the renting cost half by
teaming up with another family. Apart from passing quality family time,
you can also use these pavilions for arranging your kid's birthday party
or a family reunion because these places are less costly than hotel
rooms are.<br />
The fresh and vibrant summer season sets the atmosphere
for a great road trip. Whether you are visiting a tourist attraction or
planning for a beach plunge, this season will let you to appreciate the
complete scenery. The sunny and bright weather is also favorable for
enjoying the trip to the fullest.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01862310967985081374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102368836897913221.post-2882730115247072032014-06-16T22:34:00.002-07:002014-06-16T22:34:37.154-07:00Great Road Trip Ideas - Baseball Road Trip on a Budget<div id="article-content">
In my humble opinion there is nothing better than a good ol'
baseball road trip. A good prerequisite would be that you are a baseball
fan, or at least a fan of American tradition. One of the biggest
hurdles to roadtripping is the strain it can place on your budget.
However a baseball road trip, if done right, doesn't have to cost all
that much. There will be more information on that later. Here are some
ideas for a great baseball road trip:<br />
<u><strong>Midwest</strong></u><br />
If
you live in the Midwestern United States, Wrigley Field is the most
historic ballpark you have easy access to. If you have never visited
Wrigley Field, you should make it a point to go there. The second oldest
baseball stadium still in use, Wrigley is like stepping back in time.
Ivy running up the brick walls in the outfield, and you will notice a
lack of a jumbo screen and other amenities that we are accustomed to in
newer stadiums. If you haven't guessed yet, I would make sure you plan a
Midwestern journey around a visit or two to Wrigley Field.<br />
Another
idea for a trip to the Midwest is to take in the Cardinals at Busch
Stadium. This is about 5 hours from Chicago, but also a great place to
see a game. While in St. Louis, pay a visit to the Gateway Grizzlies
minor league team. The tickets are cheap and they have a menu item
featured on the Chowdown Countdown and Man vs. Food on the Travel
Channel. You can bite into the flavor of a bacon cheeseburger where the
bun has been replaced by a Krispy Kreme donut. St. Louis is also home to
3 top 100 heart hospitals; just in case the Krispy Kreme burger puts
you over the top.<br />
At this point you are also within driving
distance of Kansas City, where you could see the Royals play. You could
also go from Chicago to Milwaukee, or just go to the Southside of
Chi-town and watch the White Sox play a day or two later. Chicago is
also convenient to Cincinnati, with just over a 4 hour commute. The
great thing is all of these cities have more to offer than just baseball
- as if you need to do anything else.<br />
<u><strong>East Coast</strong></u><br />
Every
baseball fan needs to make a good East Coast baseball trip. Although
the classic Yankee Stadium is now a memory, you can visit the New Yankee
Stadium - which is one of the nicer ballparks in all of baseball. Love
them or hate them, everybody likes to see a Yankee game. If you have
gone to New York, you could also take in a game at Citi Field, which is
the brand new ballpark of the New York Mets. It is always a good money
saving idea to see multiple ballgames when the teams are so close by.
Maximizing the baseball while minimizing the gas cost; perfect!<br />
Once
you are in New York I would say that Fenway Park in Boston is also a
must see. This is home to the Green Monster, the enormous green wall in
left field, and is the oldest active ballpark in baseball. Even if you
don't like baseball, you will like Fenway. The environment is unique,
the fans are intense, and the place is full of character. If you go East
Coast on a baseball road trip, go Fenway first.<br />
Other options
worth exploring are the very cool Camden Yards ballpark in Baltimore and
the brand new stadium for the Washington Nationals in D.C. This is
another 2 birds with one stone opportunity. The parks are close enough
where you could stay in the same hotel for 2 nights and commute to each
stadium each night.<br />
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