While the ride is half the fun, make sure you have a place to crash when you reach your destination. Friends and relatives living in the area are the best deal because, hey, they re free. Also, having a local with you means not worrying about getting lost once you start checking out the city. When traveling to parts unknown, you ll probably have to hotel or hostel it. Always reserve rooms ahead of time and ask for the AAA rate if you re a member.
Many hotels offer reasonable rates, depending on the season.
But if you travel somewhere on a holiday weekend or for spring break, it d be easier finding water on the moon than an affordable room. Call ahead and check it out. I can t tell you how many times I ve been cruising down the highway, grooving to the radio, and fantasizing about throwing one of my pals out the window. Yeah, sometimes travelers don t get along. Even the best of friends can come back from a trip barely speaking.