Road trips make comeback and new tools ensure happy travels.
As travel trends continue to shift, the road trip is seeing a resurgence this summer. It seems the impact of the pandemic has revived the simple “staycation” because people are interested in the simplicity and convenience of a drive-to destination. According to the American Express, 69 percent of those booking travel are “interested in visiting lesser-known destinations”.
In fact, 51.3% of vacationers are finding a drive vacation “much more appealing” or “more appealing” according to a survey by Destination Analysts. Millinals prefer them (60.5%) over Gen X (50.7%) with, surprisingly, Baby Boomers coming in last at only 39.3%.
For those planning to take to the road, there are some valuable new tools being introduced to streamline your efforts, ensuring all hits and no misses. Google has added some travel guidance specifically directed at road trips. Using Google Maps on a desktop computer, users enter their starting point and final destination and suggestions appear at the top such as hotels, rest stops along the way, parks, campgrounds and more. Google will then send the route to the user via email, text or Google Map app. If there is a change en route, no problem. Adjustment are easily made from the user’s phone.
But that’s not the only good tip you need before you set out on your journey. Tripadvisor.com/trips is showing more of the destination including hotels, things to do and dining as well as small towns, beaches, attractions and even ski resorts.
It’s all designed to ensure safe and happy travels. Enjoy the road!
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