Holiday Road Trip Travel Tips to Ease Your Mind

It’s that time of year again where the holiday season suddenly creeps up on us. The roads will be crowded and you have to decide which family you will be spending the holidays with and how you will get there. If you’ll be hitting the roads this holiday season, here are some holiday road trip travel tips that will be helpful in making your travels easy and stress-free.

Map Out Your Route and Plan Accordingly.

If you haven’t made this trip before you won’t know how long it will take to get there. Before your departure, make sure you enter your destination into your GPS and determine how long it will take to get there so you can plan your trip accordingly. Make sure to schedule extra time on your trip and take into account that traffic and inclement weather conditions can delay your drive. It would also be a good idea to bring a paper map in case your GPS malfunctions and there is no service in the area you are driving in.

Don’t Travel on Peak Days if You Don’t Have To.

The roads will be crowded during the holidays, making traveling on peak days is the worst! The day before Thanksgiving and the Sunday after is the worst time to travel because this is when everyone plans their drive. Adjusting your travel schedule by even a day or extremely early in the morning can help tremendously.

Car Inspection

We already know you’ll check your car to make sure it’s good to be on the road, but we’ll remind you again anyway. Be sure to check your tires, oil, fluids, and that everything is in working order. In case something happens while you are on the road, make sure you have the road assistance number handy and any documents that you will need.

Car Safety

Being safe is extremely important wherever you go. Make sure everyone has their seatbelts on at all times. In addition to seatbelts, everyone plays a role in keeping all passengers safe. The driver has the responsibility of getting their passengers to and from their destination so they should be alert and cautious of the road and their surroundings. Passengers can also help by not distracting the driver and helping whenever needed.

Traveling during the holidays isn’t something you have to dread. By following these holiday road travel tips, you are saving yourself from the headache of being unprepared. If you have any other travel tips, share them in the comments below. If you’re looking for a new vehicle for your holiday plans, we have a huge selection of vehicles to choose from. Our team is here to help you find the perfect vehicle and get you ready for your holiday travels.

Holiday Activities to Do in Salt Lake City During the Winter

Winters in Salt Lake City are beautiful, especially with our stunning mountains covered in snow and our amazing city surrounded by lights and holiday cheer. If you are visiting Salt Lake or looking for something new to do this season, check out these fun activities you can do with your friends and family.

Zoo Lights

 This fun-filled event returns for its 11^th anniversary and has more lights than ever. You can find over 200 lighted animals and holiday-themed displays that sparkle and glisten as you make your way through Utah’s Hogle Zoo. You won’t want to miss out on the crowd favorite—a 135-foot lighted tunnel. You will need to pick up a set of hologram glasses to walk along the lit pathway and through the tunnel. But that’s not all; there will be nightly entertainment and activities that are free with your paid ZooLights admission. Sounds fun, right? Check out ZooLights before the holiday ends.

 

Outdoor Ice-skating at the Gallivan Center

Ice-skating is a classic winter activity that provides great exercise and fun for all. It’s the perfect date night idea and a great family activity. You might be teaching someone else to skate or you might be learning how to skate yourself. Whichever it is, you will get to bond with the people you go with and create amazing memories.  

Hit the Slopes

Utah’s snow is known as “the greatest snow on earth” by many skiers and snowboarders. If you’ve skied or snowboarded at any of Utah’s resorts, you know exactly what we mean. Utah has over 10 ski and snowboard resorts and most of them are within a one-hour drive from Salt Lake. Some resorts offer great kid-friendly skiing and snowboarding, so it’s a perfect activity for the whole family. So, get out of your house and enjoy the outdoors at any of Utah’s snow resorts.

Winter is a fun and festive season, so make sure you fill your schedule with these holiday activities. Winter weather is often unpredictable, so make sure you are keeping your family and friends safe in your vehicle on your way to make some memories. All-wheel drive vehicles are great for winter, so if you are in the market for one, come check out our inventory at Larry H. Miller Lexus Murray. We have over 100 all-wheel drive vehicles, so let us know what we can do to help start off your winter season right!

Santa’s Christmas Wish List—You’ll Never Guess What’s on It

When it comes to this time of year, there are plenty of things people write to me for. I hear about the latest and greatest gaming systems, scooters, bikes, dolls, and movies. But there are some things that get overlooked. 

When Larry H. Miller Lexus Murray asked me what I wanted for Christmas this year, I couldn’t help coming up with my own list of favorite Christmas items.

UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATERS
When you live at the North Pole like I do, you are never at a loss for great winter style. Our favorite sweaters to wear this time of year are ugly Christmas sweaters. I’m not sure who decided that they should be called “ugly,” but they are pretty standard for me and the Mrs. 

Send me your best! I love them all. I spend so much time scouring Instagram and Pinterest for great ones—you’d be surprised how much free time I have nowadays with online shopping and overnight delivery taking the pressure off me and the elves. 

STEPHEN’S HOT COCOA

You will never go wrong with a can of this Utah Original. Stephen’s Hot Cocoa is some of the best hot cocoa mix available—and I’ve been all over the world. And with an unlimited number of incredible flavors, you are sure to find one that jingles your bells.

MINKY COUTURE BLANKETS

While we’re on the subject of great Utah products, I thought I should mention these incredible blankets. Mrs. Claus and I got eight for the reindeer last year and they couldn’t help themselves from flying through the air with glee. This year, we got a monster-sized one for she and I to share on those cold nights when we can just Netflix and chill by the fire.

SKI PASSES TO DEER VALLEY

You’d think living at the North pole would mean there are so many opportunities to strap on a pair of skis and hit the slopes. But there’s nothing like escaping to enjoy the best snow on earth. The slopes at Deer Valley outside Park City are some of the best in the world. Not to mention a pair of season passes make a great stocking stuffer for the winter athlete in your life.

2018 LEXUS GX 

This isn’t really public knowledge. The PR department here at the North Pole doesn’t like me to share this, but I haven’t been driving a sleigh since I got my new Lexus GX. This incredible vehicle has revolutionized the way we do the job. Now instead of delivering all night, the ample storage space along with the superior handling make it possible for the Mrs. and I to get everything packaged and delivered in half the time.

Do yourself a favor this holiday season and get yourself the gift that keeps on giving. The team at Larry H. Miller Lexus Murray is equipped and prepared to get you exactly what you need to make your December one to remember. Check out their inventory of incredible vehicles and schedule a test drive today. And if you’re feeling extra generous, you can send a brand-new Lexus to the North Pole for Mrs. Claus. She’s been eyeing the RC F in Infrared to take for hot laps around the ice rink. 

Five Things You Didn’t Know About Lexus

Lexus is the luxury vehicle division of Japanese car maker Toyota. How much do you know about Lexus? Here are five things you probably didn’t know about this well-known car brand.

1.     Only the best manufacturing professionals in the Toyota Group can apply to work for Lexus. If successful, they are designated as a Takumi. Takumi master craftsmen are highly trained with meticulous attention to detail. It is said that they possess a true belief in excellence, stopping at nothing to achieve it. Among 7,700 workers in the Lexus plant in Japan, there are just 19 Takumi. There is no higher honor within their engineering ranks.

2.     Lexus is a Japanese brand, but ironically, Japan was not the first place where it was launched. Lexus was first launched in other countries starting in 1989 and didn’t go on sale in Japan until 2005.

3.     Lexus is known for their leather. All of their seats are draped in premium leather, created from the hides of cows that are kept in captivity without the use of barbed wire.

4.     Just to reiterate how precise Lexus is, Lexus paint inspectors are required to pass an examination of their skills four times a year to continue working on the line. Now that is quality work!

5.     Lexus and Toyota are the global hybrid leaders, selling more hybrid cars than any other brand in the world. Of all the Lexus vehicles sold in the U.K., 95% of them are hybrid.

Lexus is definitely a luxury driven company that cares about the quality of their vehicles. All Lexus owners understand the comfort and value of the brand. If you are currently in the market for one of these Japanese vehicles, make sure you check out our online inventory at Larry H. Miller Lexus Murray, and take one out for a spin.