Plan the Perfect Spring Escape

After all the cold, snow and nighttime coming early, you’re probably among the millions of Americans that are ready for a spring break. In fact according to the recent AAA Travel survey, many families are planning spring and summer road trips. And the spring breaks vacation has Americans expecting to spend $1,818, on average, for the entire trip.

“The most important thing to consider when planning a trip is number one do the research,” said Travel Expert Stephanie Oswald. “Luckily, Booking.com has done some of the legwork for us.. They’ve identified three destinations that are significantly less expensive this year. They are Boston, Biloxi, and Phoenix, Arizona. Each day, more than 1.5 million room nights are reserved on Booking.com and customers can reach Booking.com 24/7 for assistance and support in 43 languages, any time of the day or night.”

“When it comes to the road trip there are some things you should do and on the top of that list is make sure you’re in the right vehicle to have the most excellent adventure,” said Oswald. “And if you’re looking for an upgrade Ford has something for you it is the 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid and it comes packed with bells and whistles. It comes with Co-Pilot 360™™ and even active park assist the car takes over and parks itself.”

“Before you go on the road you want to check your car and make sure it’s in tip top shape. If you need new tires Yokohama has something you should consider All Season GEOLANDAR X-CV. This is the tire for your Luxury SUV or Crossover and comes with a 50,000 mile limited tread life warranty.”

Stephanie’s tips include:

• GET ORGANIZED: Planning a fun and successful trip means setting a budget, researching, and booking early! There are plenty of great vacation packages available that are sure to suit your needs and your budget.
• UPGRADE: Looking for a new ride before hitting the open road? Consider all your options and choose the vehicle that will best fit you or your family’s needs.
• ROAD TRIP PREP: Give your tires a thorough check-up to make sure they are up for the challenge of a road trip. Make sure they aren’t worn out and check the tire pressure before heading out.
• ALWAYS CARRY EXTRAS: Pack an entire outfit of ultra-light clothing for each child: undergarments, shirt, pants in a sealable plastic bag. Make sure this is easily reachable in your carry-on bag in the event of a spill.

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MORE ABOUT STEPHANIE OSWALD:

In print, on the Web or on-air, Stephanie Oswald knows how to tell a travel story. As the Editor-in-Chief of travelgirl magazine, a Web Correspondent for The Weather Channel, and seasoned travel correspondent for CNN, she has reported on everything from stress-relieving spa treatments and unique escapes around the world to the human side of a hurricane. She is the co-founder of travelgirl -- the first national travel magazine to launch after the events of 9/11. The travel and lifestyle publication was chosen by industry leader Mr. Magazine as one of the "most notable" launches of 2003. Now in its fourth year of publication, the magazine has a readership of 300,000-plus, and can be found in bookstores and airports nationwide. In 2003, she also launched a groundbreaking series called The Weather Channel Road Crew that showcased the "fun" side of weather. As anchor and correspondent for CNN Travel Now, a weekly program on worldwide destinations, travel trends and cuisine, Oswald specialized in adventure travel, filing reports from Europe, South America, Asia and the Caribbean. Her reports also appeared on CNN Headline News, CNN in-flight programming for Delta Air Lines, CNN International and the CNN Airport Network.

Courtesy: Booking.com, Ford, and Yokohama