GeoHolidaysClub believes that if you decide to skip air travel and make the trip in your
vehicle, it is important to prepare ahead of time. In addition to packing, you
are going to need to make sure to maximize the space in the vehicle to ensure
comfort not only for yourself, but if you are traveling with young children as
well. Below are some tips to help you get ready for the road.
GeoHolidays
Club suggests the following tips to pack the car/minivan efficiently:
1. Clean out
the interior and trunk/cargo area and get rid of everything not needed on this
trip. Make sure the trunk/cargo area light works. Check the emergency kit and
pack it last.
2. Pack the
car/van the night before you leave — it always takes longer than you think it
will. This way you can actually leave first thing in the morning before
everyone gets cranky.
3. Gather
everything you plan to take in the garage and edit to fit. Decide where things
should go based on when they are needed. Remember: last in, first out. Tuck in
a separate folding luggage cart to haul gear between the car and the motel
room.
4. Fill a cooler with snacks and drinks and
place within reach of the front seat so you can get to it without stopping.
Signature Residence Club notes that it is also a good idea to keep a trash bag
in both the front and back seat.
5. Pack plenty of clean up materials: tissues,
paper towels, hand sanitizer, wipes, and plastic trash bags are also needed
remind the members of GeoHolidays Club.