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!