{"id":273,"date":"2009-08-23T11:59:42","date_gmt":"2009-08-23T16:59:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.familycrossings.com\/?p=273"},"modified":"2026-06-27T13:07:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T18:07:28","slug":"road-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blog.familycrossings.com\/index.php\/2009\/08\/road-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Road TRIP!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>         <img decoding=\"async\" id=\"mainimage\" src=\"http:\/\/www.familyfeatures.com\/ContentSectionFileHandler.ashx?id=4549&#038;fieldId=2&#038;datacol=SECTION_IMAGE\"\/> Although many families are watching their finances this year, it doesn&#8217;t mean vacations, special occasions or family gatherings have to be out of reach. For example, road trips can be a great way to reach your destination while staying within your budget. Also, with some proper planning, your family can enjoy not just the destination, but also the journey. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 125px; height: 125px;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.culinary.net\/images\/300-300\/homeimprove\/09555ct.jpg\" vspace=\"2\" align=\"left\" border=\"1\" hspace=\"5\"> <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Make the planning process fun by getting your entire family involved with decisions from where you stop along the way to keeping track of the budget,&#8221; says Kim Danger, family financial expert, founder of <a href=\"http:\/\/track.familyfeatures.com\/redirect\/9555\/mommysavers.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Mommysavers.com<\/a> and Shell spokesperson. &#8220;By following these simple planning tips before you hit the road, you can learn how to save on travel costs and get more out of your tank of gasoline &#8211; something everyone can appreciate.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>Planning Tips<\/h3>\n<p>Careful planning is the key to any good trip, and a road trip is no exception. Plan your trip with your entire family at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.familycrossings.com\">Fortunately, there are many excellent trip planning resources available for free:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Web sites such as <a href=\"http:\/\/track.familyfeatures.com\/redirect\/9555\/roadtrip.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">RoadTripAmerica.com<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/track.familyfeatures.com\/redirect\/9555\/roadside.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">RoadsideAmerica.com<\/a> provide tips on how to plan interesting routes, as well as how to save money on entertainment, local events and attractions. <\/li>\n<li>Map out your route with online tools on <a href=\"http:\/\/track.familyfeatures.com\/redirect\/9555\/aaa.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">AAA.com<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/track.familyfeatures.com\/redirect\/9555\/randmcnally.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">RandMcNally.com<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/track.familyfeatures.com\/redirect\/9555\/roadtripusa.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">RoadTripUSA.com<\/a>. You can find the best highways, rest stops and avoid heavy traffic areas &#8211; saving you time and fuel.<\/li>\n<li>Estimate the cost of fuel for your trip at sites such as <a href=\"http:\/\/track.familyfeatures.com\/redirect\/9555\/independenttraveler.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">IndependentTraveler.com<\/a>, or <a href=\"http:\/\/track.familyfeatures.com\/redirect\/9555\/fuelcost.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">FuelCostCalculator.com<\/a>. Tracking your fuel budget will help you save money along the way, leaving more cash for the fun stuff. <\/li>\n<li>For short road trips, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/track.familyfeatures.com\/redirect\/9555\/tripadvisor.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">TripAdvisor.com<\/a> and use their &#8220;Tank of Gas&#8221; tool. Simply type in your zip code and how much gasoline you want to use &#8211; quarter tank, half tank or full tank. A list of destinations will show up for your area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Money-Saving Tips<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Search online for hotel deals. Sign up for email alerts from price comparison Web sites such as <a href=\"http:\/\/track.familyfeatures.com\/redirect\/9555\/travelocity.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Travelocity.com<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/track.familyfeatures.com\/redirect\/9555\/expedia.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Expedia.com<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/track.familyfeatures.com\/redirect\/9555\/orbitz.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Orbitz.com<\/a> to find out about travel deals, such as discounted hotel rates. <\/li>\n<li>Look for online restaurant coupons and print them before you go to keep your meals on a budget. At <a href=\"http:\/\/track.familyfeatures.com\/redirect\/9555\/restaurants.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Restaurants.com<\/a>, you can search for restaurants along your route that offer discounted gift certificates. <\/li>\n<li>Make your credit card work for you by saving on everyday purchases, like one of the Shell payment products designed to fit different needs. For a limited time, new Shell Card holders who activate before September 30, 2009 can get a rebate of 30 cents per gallon on the first 100 gallons of gasoline purchased within a 90-day period. For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/track.familyfeatures.com\/redirect\/9555\/shellcards.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">www.shell.us\/cards<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Fuel Saving Tips<\/h3>\n<p>Save fuel &#8211; and money &#8211; by following some simple guidelines before you hit the road.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep your engine well-tuned and repair any problems immediately: If your car has failed an emissions test or is noticeably out of tune, repairing the problem could improve your gasoline mileage by four percent on average.<\/li>\n<li>Use the recommended grade of oil in your engine: Following your manufacturer&#8217;s motor oil recommendation can improve gasoline mileage by up to two percent. <\/li>\n<li>Choose a high-quality gasoline: top automakers agree that carbon deposits or &#8220;gunk&#8221; can build up on critical engine parts, which can decrease the performance and fuel efficiency of your vehicle. This also can potentially increase emissions. So, use a TOP TIER detergent gasoline, such as the new Shell Nitrogen Enriched Gasolines.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid idling: When you idle, you get zero miles per gallon and continue to emit exhaust.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you decide to hit the highways this year, plan ahead and drive smart so you can enjoy the journey itself!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"articleimage\" src=\"http:\/\/www.familyfeatures.com\/ContentSectionFileHandler.ashx?id=4550&#038;fieldId=2&#038;datacol=SECTION_IMAGE\"\/><\/p>\n<h3>How much can you save?<\/h3>\n<p>The US Department of Energy has these estimates on how much you can save by driving smart. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/track.familyfeatures.com\/redirect\/9555\/fueleconomy.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=_blank>www.fueleconomy.gov<\/a> for more money-saving tips.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aggressive driving wastes gas. It can lower gas mileage by 33 percent at highway speeds and by 5 percent around town. Sensible driving is also safer for you and others, so you may save more than gas money. <strong>Equivalent Gasoline Savings: $0.12 to $0.81\/gallon<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Observe the speed limit. While each vehicle reaches its optimal fuel economy at a different speed (or range of speeds), gas mileage usually decreases rapidly at speeds above 60 mph. You can assume that each 5 mph you drive over 60 mph is like paying an additional $0.24 per gallon for gas. <strong>Equivalent Gasoline Savings: $0.17 to $0.56\/gallon<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Improve gas mileage by around 3 percent by keeping tires inflated to the proper pressure. Under-inflated tires can lower gas mileage by 0.3 percent for every 1 psi drop in pressure of all four tires. Properly inflated tires are safer and last longer. <strong>Equivalent Gasoline Savings: up to $0.07\/gallon<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Avoid keeping unnecessary items in your vehicle, especially heavy ones. An extra 100 pounds in your vehicle could reduce your MPG by up to 2 percent. The reduction is based on the percentage of extra weight relative to the vehicle&#8217;s weight and affects smaller vehicles more than larger ones. <strong>Equivalent Gasoline Savings: $0.02 to $0.05\/gallon<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<address><strong>Note:<\/strong> Cost savings are based on an assumed fuel price of $2.44\/gallon.<\/address>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planning your family road trip online at www.familycrossings.com, and share your pictures. 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