Senior Travel - RV Travel / Road Trips
Plan Your Road Trip Adventure
With a map, guidebook and computer, you can put a road trip together in a very short time. Our road trip planning tips will help you cover every angle of the trip organization process.
Rainy Weather Driving Tips
Our rainy weather driving tips will help you prepare for your next wet weather road trip. Find out more about how to drive safely in rainy weather.
Keep Your Valuables Safe While You're on the Road
Many travelers are familiar with techniques for avoiding pickpockets, but scammers also target drivers and passengers. Take some time to learn about carjacking and theft scams before you leave home. Our road trip safety tips will help you keep your valuables safe during your driving vacation.
Winter Driving Tips for Senior Travelers
Winter driving can be challenging, even for experienced road trippers. If your plans call for driving during the winter months, our useful tips will help you prepare for your trip and stay safe in icy or snowy conditions.
Get Real-Time North America Border Crossing Wait Times
As you plan your driving trip to Mexico, Canada or the US, you will want to plan ahead for long waits at the border. Fortunately, you can get real-time border crossing wait time information online. Find out how to get border crossing wait times using your smartphone or computer.
Driving Overseas
If you're renting a car in another country, do you have all the information you need? Find out where to locate driving information for your vacation destination.
How to Pay Tolls – Cash, Transponders, Video Tolling and More
While toll roads are basically the same around the world, toll payment methods vary from place to place. Find out more about toll payment methods, electronic transponders and video tolling; this information will help you plan ahead for your upcoming road trip.
Find Low-Cost Places to Park Your RV
Save money while you enjoy RV travel. Find low-cost and free places to park your RV in the U.S. and Canada.
Parking Concerns
Figuring out where to park your car and how to pay for your parking space can be one of the most frustrating parts of any driving vacation. Let's take a closer look at parking options and discuss how to cope with unfamiliar parking practices.
Finding Your Best Rental Car Deal
Renting a car doesn't have to break the bank. If you're planning to rent a car on your next trip, learn how to look for the best rates.
Emergency Supplies for Road Trips
Hitting the road? Don't forget to pack emergency supplies for your trip. Prepare for a roadside disaster before it happens with our list of emergency supplies.
Book Review of Adelle and Ron Milavsky’s Take Your RV to Europe
If you own an RV and want to travel in Europe, Adelle and Ron Milavsky's book will show you how.
Book Review of Phil and Carol White’s Live Your Road Trip Dream
If you’ve ever thought of hitting the road for a year, Phil and Carol White’s Live Your Road Trip Dream can help you plan the perfect trip.
RV Travel: Should You Rent or Buy Your RV?
Sharon O'Brien, About.com's Guide to Senior Living, presents the pros and cons of buying an RV.
How to Rent an RV
If you're considering the RV lifestyle, renting an RV is a great way to begin. Learn about RV rentals, fractional sales and leasebacks.
Selecting the Right RV
Learn about different types of RV's from Woodall's, the popular campground directory publisher.