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Six Methods:Five Months BeforeFour Months BeforeThree Months BeforeOne Month BeforeThree Weeks BeforeTwo Weeks Before

Ever want to go on a one week - single stop - one day - road trip? Here is the ultimate guide to planning that Vay Cay!

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EditSteps

  1. 1
    Designate a Trip Coordinator. This person will be responsible for heading the planning of the trip.
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  2. 2
    Make a date.

EditMethod 1 of 6: Five Months Before

  1. 1
    Find lodging that is available during your time period.
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    Once you find it, book it.
  3. 3
    Collect and submit deposit money if necessary.

EditMethod 2 of 6: Four Months Before

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    Find out who will be coming along. Further along, this is essential.
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    Figure out who will ride in what car, will there be a luggage car, who's luggage will go in who's car, who will bring their car?

EditMethod 3 of 6: Three Months Before

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    Plan the Drive. Where will you stop? Which highways will you take? Where will you stop and eat lunch?
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    Don't forget to plan for the trip back also!

EditMethod 4 of 6: One Month Before

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    Consider the meals. What will be for dinner each night? Breakfast each morning? What food needs to be taken? Lunch each day? Daily Activities?

EditMethod 5 of 6: Three Weeks Before

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    Acquire a BAG LIST from each person who is going. How many bags will they have? How much car space do they need?
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    Figure out arrangements for your pets & mail while you are gone.

EditMethod 6 of 6: Two Weeks Before

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    Iron out the last details. What time will you meet? Where will you meet? And anything that was left out....
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    1 Week Before: Make a personal packing list. What do you need to pack?
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    5 Days Before: Begin Packing clothes.
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    3 Days Before: Make a final reminder call to all persons attending.
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    Day Before: Pack!
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    Day of: Initiate!
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EditTips

  • Don't try to drive on Friday nights or Sunday nights...
  • Make arrangements with teachers for an excused vacation absence.
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EditWarnings

  • Make sure you take this week off work!

Article Info

Categories: Planning Travel

Recent edits by: Derek Hale, Teresa, Sreehari

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Español: Cómo planificar un viaje por carretera de una parada

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