The Complete Guide to Road Trips
Make your next trip worth the drive with curated itineraries, expert gear, and more.
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Everything You Need to Plan a Stress-Free Road Trip
Know how to find the best roadside meals, gender neutral bathrooms, and worthwhile stops along the way.
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How the Road Trip Recaptured Our Imagination This Year
Americans are traveling again, often on four wheels, in ways that help them see their country—and themselves—in a whole new light.
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20 Road Trip Essentials to Pack for a Long Drive
Everything you need to survive a day in the car.
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Why Turo Is Quickly Becoming My Favorite Way to Rent a Car
It's like the Airbnb of cars, and I love it.
Tips and advice
- News & Advice
5 Things You Should Know About Rental Car Insurance Before Buying
Here's what you needs to know to avoid unnecessary rental car charges, all while staying protected. - Road Trips
The Best Credit Cards to Use on a Road Trip
Earn points and cash back with these travel rewards cards. - Adventure
A Beginner's Guide to Renting an RV
From choosing the right model to tips for backing into your campsite. - Road Trips
On Your Next Road Trip, Stay at a Classic Motor Lodge
If you’re planning to hit the road this summer, try spending the night at one of these retro spots. - Road Trips
The Best Road Trip Apps
If the journey is more important than the destination, then you’ll want to download these apps for your next trip. - Solo Travel
The Best Road Trip Cars for Exploring Solo, Sightseeing with Family, and More
Whether you need a spacious backseat that can fit a leggy teen or want an eco-friendly ride for a long-haul drive. - Road Trips
The Ultimate Road Trip Playlist, According to Our Favorite Musicians
Haim, Miguel, Darius Rucker, and more chime in. - Road Trips
This New Road Trip Planner Makes It Easy to Book a Multi-Stop Vacation
Skyscanner's just-launched Road Trip tool pulls together where to eat and stay along the way, plus the best deals on cars, hotels, and more.
U.S. itineraries
International itineraries
What to pack
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The Best Car Phone Mounts for Road Trips
Including ones that double as a speaker and charge your phone. - Packing
What I Packed for a Cross-Country Road Trip
One editor shares her essentials for a Los Angeles to New York City drive. - Road Trips
The Products to Keep in Your Car for Inevitable Road Trip Messes
A little forward thinking can turn car-bound chaos into a simple bump on the road. - Road Trips
Road Trip Games and Toys to Keep Kids Entertained on the Go
Whether you’re traveling by plane, train, or car. - Road Trips
The Best Road Trip Snacks, According to Our Editors
From Pringles to all-natural beef jerky, here's what to bring so nobody goes hungry on the road. - Shopping
The Best Water Bottles for Staying Hydrated On the Go
From silicone-covered glass bottles to insulated stainless steel tumblers.
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A 5-Day Road Trip Connecting Scotland’s Tidal Pools
Hop between rugged coastal towns, natural swimming holes, and cozy seafood shacks.
News & Advice
AAA Predicts the Highest Number of Air Travelers for Thanksgiving Weekend Since 2005
Expect crowded airports and congested roads as millions head out for the holiday week.
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Inspiration
21 Drive-Through Christmas Lights Displays That Are Worth a Road Trip
Take in the holiday cheer from the comfort of your own car.
Inspiration
Uncovering the Roots of Modern Finnish Design—Beyond Helsinki
A road trip through Finland’s bucolic countryside helps one writer forge a deeper understanding of the country's design movement.
Destinations
A Family Road Trip Through the Wild Andes to Bolivia’s Salt Flats
For travelers who have the time to explore Bolivia by road, the Andean landscapes are worth it.
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Road Tripping Through Virginia to Understand America's Complex Past
On a drive from Washington D.C to Richmond, poet and scholar Elizabeth Alexander listens to the stories that have shaped the country.
Air Travel
This Will Be the Busiest Fourth of July Travel Weekend Yet, According to AAA
Pack your patience—some 50.7 million Americans are due to hit the road this weekend.
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The Best Podcasts to Fill Road Trips and Long Flights
With so many podcasts out there, it can be hard to choose which to download ahead of a long trip—here are our top picks.
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A Modern Wine Region Emerges Amid Turkey’s Ancient Ruins
Hop between coastal villages and organic vineyards—and unwind in thermal baths that date back to 2,000 B.C.
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A Celebration of Roadside Americana
The storied diners, ghost towns, art installations, and trading posts worth driving across the country for.
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A List of Historic, Weird, and Totally Fascinating Places to Stop on a Road Trip Across the US
Dream up your own cross-country drive.
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A Nostalgia Trip Along US-41, the South’s Route 66
Built in 1915, the original road trip route from Chicago to Miami is still dotted with motels and attractions.
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An Ode to Buc-ee's, the Greatest Gas Station on Earth
No road trip through the South is complete without a stop at Buc-ee's.
Places to Stay
The Best Airbnbs on Route 66
Get your kicks at a “living gallery” in Tulsa, a rambling hacienda in Santa Fe, and other memorable stops along the way.
Style & Culture
The New Business Traveler: On a Sourcing Trip to Portugal, Designer Carolina K. Goes With the Flow
We take a look at how interesting people with fascinating jobs are traveling for work right now.