Summer is almost upon us, which means it’s time to start planning your vacation time. Instead of your run-of-the-mill tourist traps, consider grabbing a few friends, hopping in a minivan or RV (you know you have a friend who has one!), and heading off into the craft-beer sunset.
If you’re venturing out of your comfort zone, it’s best to plan your fun wisely. You don’t want to get lost, dehydrated, or wake up with some serious regrets.
Plan your route
The last thing you want to squash your fun is to get lost or end up stopping for five hours during road construction. First, invest in a dedicated GPS device. If you’re headed to a region with sketchy cellular service, any changes to the already-planned route will be lost if you need to change routes—and you won’t be able to look up a new route! Dedicated GPS devices won’t hog your monthly data, and you can reroute anywhere along the way. Still, your best bet in the event of a technical malfunction is to keep a good old-fashioned, low-tech road atlas in your car.