What better way to explore the vast and varied landscape of the United States than the traditional American road trip?
Instead of returning from a vacation with little more than a tan and empty wallet to show for it, consider taking a trip down a less travelled road via RV. Travelling with recreational vehicles is a tried and true method of seeing all that America has to offer.
Too often people make a run for popular destination spots, which are usually chock full of tourists, and vary little from other large, bustling metropolitan areas. Driving through the country with an RV will show you sights that few people get to view. You can meet the locals, eat unique cuisine, and have a much richer experience.
Don't let rising gas prices keep you off the road either. Motor homes can be surprisingly cost efficient when budgeted carefully. You'll save a fortune on hotel rooms and even food, since you'll have access to your own small, mobile kitchen. And since most RVs can accommodate multiple people, you can cut down on the price by splitting costs.
Hotels are often stingy when it comes to the number of people allowed in one room. With your motor home, it's completely up to you how many people you feel like taking along. You won't have to find a sitter for the kids or for Fido, because they can come with you.
Driving across the country can also be surprisingly less stressful than a traditional getaway. Airlines continue to raise prices and charge hidden fees. Baggage restrictions are tightening, yet people still find their luggage missing at their destination. A cramped, long flight with screaming children, stale peanuts, and a movie you hated the first time around is no way to begin or end your travels. In fact, it's rather depressing.
With a motor home, you can drive at your own pace and take the time to enjoy the journey, because often there isn't even a particularly important destination – a refreshing change from the planned vacations you were used to.
If you want to have a memorable and unique experience, it's time to get on the road. Let yourself roam freely without constraints or a rigid timetable. You might be surprised what you discover about America and yourself. The world already has enough family photos posed in front of the Statue of Liberty. Take a chance. The worst thing that can happen is you end up having an adventure.
There's no better way to see the American landscape than by taking a road trip across the country. A motor home trip offers flexibility, savings, and can get you out of the rut of planned vacations.