As a firefighter, I know a little something about fires. And as a road warrior, I know a little something about hotels. Let me share with you a tip that only I would know.
Always request a room on the first or second floor. If there’s a fire, you can safely jump from the second floor. Jumping from a higher floor dramatically increases the risk of serious injury.
Kids may have pent-up energy if they’ve spent a long time on a plane or in the car. If you remember to let them stop at a playground or a mall on the way to the hotel, or use the pool right away when you arrive at the hotel, you can help them tone it down when they’re in the hallways or the room.
Others will appreciate if you teach your children not to make excessive noise because they may be resting.
Many people bring iPods and MP3 players with them when they are traveling internationally. Thieves love to steal them! To deter them, bring a book…
If a thief gets into your belongings while you are away from your room or luggage, there’s a good chance they aren’t looking for a good book to read!
Every trip has a good memory, something you laughed at then or something you will laugh at later. Nothing is better than finding that one thing that brings the entire experience back to mind… and makes you laugh again.
It may be something as small as a snowman statue that resembles that hideous one you made — or a map that outlines a trail you followed on an eventful, hilarious hiking trip.
In any case, each time you look at it, you’ll get a smile on your face and think back to that great trip.
Road trips all over America can be made into fun family adventures by simply investing in a few Frisbee golf discs. Disc golf courses can be found all over the country, from urban, technical courses to woodsy, hilly courses that offer beautiful views; the best part about this game is that it is free and fun for all ages!
Before your trip, map out a few Frisbee golf — or “frolf” courses — and any time your muscles start aching and you want to get out and stretch, detour a bit to a “frolf” course and start throwing.
Rules of play and a course locator can be found at www.pdga.com.
Bonus: while frolfing, you may meet some locals who can provide tips for dining out on the road or other fun detours.