Road Trip

[Happy2girls]

I need some advice.  I am not much of an adventurer and get quite anxious driving new places alone but I am thinking about taking a road trip with my girls this summer.  Unfortunately, I haven't a clue how to go about mapping a safe route w/ hotel stays.  I live in the Phila area and our destination would be Huntsville, AL.  It's about a 14 hour drive and I'd try to stop midway for an overnight.  I just don't know how to find out safe and secure areas to stay along the way as well as when we get to Huntsville.  Any suggestions about how I should go about planning (websites, ect)?    

[Happy2girls]

I do have a GPS and I think for sure that AAA would be good to have.  I get lost in my own neighborhood so the GPS comes in handy.  Thank you everyone for your help.  

[teko]

Triptic and GPS, and your good to go.  GPS is great for finding hotels, and points of interest during your trip. Dont leave home without one.

[ChitChatNine]

AAA also gives discounts and will map you out a Triptik .. that + a navigational system will be perfect plus you'll have the roadside assistance thru AAA.  Well worth it .. I've used it a few times!

C~

[gokuangel]

I would go get a GPS  and fast! Especially if your like me and get lost easy that will make the trip much more calm! As far as hotels go to hotels ******* or just search hotels for that area on google!

[Melissa0116]

When I went to Tennessee a few years ago and I live in Harrisburg, PA, we stopped and stayed in Roanoke, VA.  Roanoke is halfway from both you and I and is right off I-81S.  Roanoke is a good area to stay in and has plenty of hotels.  Hope this helps.  Have fun!

[Please_Help950]

You are very Welcome! If you have any other questions, Please feel free to ask. :)

Good Luck and Best Wishes on your trip. :)

[Happy2girls]

Thank you both.  I can't believe that I didn't even think about AAA.  It's a great idea.  I'll look into it.  

[Please_Help950]

Are you a member of AAA? I know that members can receive some discounts if they stay at a hotel that offers Triple-A discounts. Their website is www.aaa.com

When my Mom and I went on a eleven hour road trip to Elizabethtown, KY from Wrightsville, PA we had a hotel booked through AAA. We have also gone to www.mapquest.com in order to get directions to our destination, AAA was also able to provide a lot of help with directions as well. You could also try looking up the local weather and news in Huntsville, AL at http://www.al.com/huntsville/ . Good Luck! :) I hope these websites will be able to give you some helpful tips/ideas. If you have any more questions, please feel free to contact me. :)

[halbashes]

I've never done the driving on a road trip, but I have been on many long road trips with my family.  I'd recommend ordering Triple-A Triptik's in advance.