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The Complete Guide to Road Trips
Make your next trip worth the drive with curated itineraries, expert gear, and more.
Road Trips
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.
By Ashlea Halpern
Road Trips
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.
By Amanda Fortini
Road Trips
14 Best Road Trips in America
From the Pacific Coast Highway to the wild coast of Maine.
By Jessica Chapel and Mark Ellwood
Road Trips
20 Road Trip Essentials to Pack for a Long Drive
Everything you need to survive a day in the car.
By CNT Editors
Road Trips
Why Turo Is Quickly Becoming My Favorite Way to Rent a Car
It's like the Airbnb of cars, and I love it.
By Megan Spurrell
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.By Brian Karimzad - Road Trips
The Best Credit Cards to Use on a Road Trip
Earn points and cash back with these travel rewards cards.By Eric Rosen - Adventure
A Beginner's Guide to Renting an RV
From choosing the right model to tips for backing into your campsite.By Terry Ward - 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.By Debra Kamin - 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.By Emily Price - 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.By Kym Allison Backer - Road Trips
The Ultimate Road Trip Playlist, According to Our Favorite Musicians
Haim, Miguel, Darius Rucker, and more chime in.By Megan Spurrell - 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.By Jessica Puckett
U.S. itineraries
Road Trips
9 West Coast Road Trips to Take This Year
Here are nine of our favorite West Coast road trip itineraries, including where to stop, where to stay, and what you’ll see along the way.
By Paul Rubio and Megan Spurrell
Road Trips
The Best East Coast Road Trips to Take This Year
The Overseas Highway and Cabot Trail are just a couple East Coast gems to experience by road.
By Paul Rubio and Alex Erdekian
National Parks
The Best National Park Road Trips in the U.S.
You’ve never seen views like these before.
By Valerie Conners and Caitlin Morton
Road Trips
These Byways and Roads Have Been Declared the Most Beautiful in the U.S.
These new National Scenic Byways and All-American Roads are the first new additions since 2009.
By Meredith Carey
National Parks
A Four-Day Florida Road Trip Through Three National Parks
From snorkeling to hiking, Florida's national parks and preserves offer all types of outdoor adventure.
By Lauren Vespoli
Road Trips
A Stargazing Road Trip Across the American Southwest
Americans are increasingly taking road trips that are about the skies as much as the land. Leslie Pariseau charts a course through the Southwest.
By Leslie PariseauPhotography by Julien Capmeil
Adventure
Whale Sightings and Hikes on a Road Trip Along Oregon's Wild Rivers Coast
The Wild Rivers Coast has the rugged beauty of Oregon's popular northern coastline, without the crowds.
By Zoe Baillargeon
Adventure
Colorado Road Trip: 4 Days of Hiking and Hot Springs
This drive offers the best of Colorado: canyon hikes, blue waters for kayaking, and great local breweries.
By Daliah Singer
Road Trips
A Three-Day Road Trip Exploring Florida's Spanish History
You'll find tapas and Spanish missions on this three-day Northern Florida road trip.
By Nicholas DeRenzo
International itineraries
Road Trips
The Best Road Trips in the World
We pooled our editors for their ultimate road trip picks.
By CNT Editors
Road Trips
Your Next Big Mexico Trip Is a Drive Across the Border
Last-meal-worthy fish tacos and biodynamic wineries are much closer than you think.
By Megan Spurrell
Food & Drink
Lobster Rolls and Ancient Beaches on Canada’s Acadian Coast
In search of fresh seafood and that elusive joie de vivre, Shelley Cameron-McCarron heads on a road trip along Canada's Acadian Coast
By Shelley Cameron-McCarron
Islands & Beaches
The Ultimate Road Trip through New Zealand's Underrated North Island
For beaches, vineyards, and volcanoes, take the long way from the top to the bottom of New Zealand’s North Island.
By Erin Florio
Road Trips
To Truly Experience the Scope of Namibia, Take This Road Trip
Wind from the desolate desert to the sea on this rugged, off-road adventure.
By Brandon Presser
Road Trips
Scotland's North Coast 500 May Be the Best Road Trip in the World
Driving Scotland’s answer to Route 66.
By Katherine LaGrave
What to pack
- Road Trips
The Best Car Phone Mounts for Road Trips
Including ones that double as a speaker and charge your phone.By Rachel Chang - Packing
What I Packed for a Cross-Country Road Trip
One editor shares her essentials for a Los Angeles to New York City drive.By Megan Spurrell - 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.By Rachel Chang - Road Trips
Road Trip Games and Toys to Keep Kids Entertained on the Go
Whether you’re traveling by plane, train, or car.By Cassie Shortsleeve - Shopping
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.By Charlie Hobbs - Shopping
The Best Water Bottles for Staying Hydrated On the Go
From silicone-covered glass bottles to insulated stainless steel tumblers.By Meaghan Kenny
Food & Drink
7 Underrated Wine Regions to Visit in South America
For tasting interesting new wines with dramatic mountain ranges, sand dunes, and Inca trails as your backdrop.
By Sorrel Moseley-Williams
News & Advice
How to Avoid Traffic and Crowds While Traveling This Memorial Day Weekend
These are the best and worst times to travel over Memorial Day Weekend, whether by plane, train, or car.
By Jessica Puckett
Women Who Travel
How a Community of Biker Chicks Helped Me Get Back in the Driver’s Seat
The stereotype of a biker is one that many women I’ve met can get behind. A biker chick is strong, brave, and defies convention.
By Sophie Morgan
Inspiration
71 Beautiful Streets Around the World, From Kyoto to San Francisco
Take a stroll down these spectacular streets, avenues, and boulevards worth traveling to see.
By Nick Mafi, Jessica Cherner, Katherine McLaughlin, and Elizabeth Stamp
Destinations
The 28 Best Things to Do in Iceland, From Puffin Spotting to Bread Baking
Relaxing in a hot spring river, snorkeling between tectonic plates, and exploring lava tube caves—there’s enough to do in Iceland to fuel a lifetime of vacations.
By Erika Owen
Family Travel
On a Road Trip Through Oman, Navigating Grief and Parenthood
Following the death of her father, Ashlea Halpern brings her toddler son to the Middle East, determined to instill in him her most treasured life skill - a love of travel
By Ashlea Halpern
Road Trips
On a Road Trip Through the American West, Hilary Swank Found Sublime Stillness
For the ‘Million Dollar Baby’ star, the highways and byways of the United States offer a sense of peace she tries to take home.
By Charlie Hobbs and Matt Ortile
Road Trips
A 5-Day Road Trip Connecting Scotland’s Tidal Pools
Hop between rugged coastal towns, natural swimming holes, and cozy seafood shacks.
By Freya Bromley
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.
By Rachel Chang
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.
By Anna Borges
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.
By Arati Menon
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.
By Marianne Perez-Fransius
Road Trips
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.
By Elizabeth Alexander
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.
By Rachel Chang
Road Trips
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.
By Ashlea Halpern and CNT Editors
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