We hope you find the following tips useful in making your trip as stress-free as possible. Travel Tips Set realistic expectations . Know what your companions expect. Sit down in advance and discuss everyone's hopes for activities, food, etc.
Compromise now helps avoid tension and arguments during the trip.
Plan your route carefully MapQuest can help you with this. Stock the trunk with oil, water, fuses, and other essentials. Check the spare. Find rest stops on the map and plan to stop every few hours to stretch, unwind, etc. Don't try to cram too much in.