Choosing Travel Destinations By Car

By Paul Violet

Choosing to see travel destinations by car is a lot better than flying, and in more than one way. It is environment friendly and cheaper. Then there's also the fact that the journey itself is part of the holiday experience.

Travelers have to look at the cost in terms of passenger miles, instead of the standard miles per gallon (MPG) a vehicle provides. As for the carbon emissions, an air vs. Car comparison found that planes emit 1.05 lb of Co2 per passenger mile while cars only emit 0.77 lb. Pack everyone into a hybrid and head for a nearby holiday destination. That's the best way to keep the costs and emissions under control.

The best option is what is popularly known as a one-tank trip. This is a location that can be reached with one tank of gas with no refueling on the way. Open up a map (online mapping works better) and see which destinations or attractions can be visited keeping in mind the tank capacity and MPG.

Another possibility is a cross-country road trip. This can be something like a tour of major cities in Western Europe, or a Great American Road Trip on the Mother Road (Route 66). A scenic drive is a third alternative, such as N. Ireland's Causeway Coastal Route or California's Pacific Coast Hwy (Highway 1).

Instead of twiddling thumbs or counting sheep at an airport terminal, enjoy the refreshing outdoors and the wind on the road. While air travelers are being harassed and patted down by airport security, vehicles on the road sweep across borders with barely a second look from the border guards. Road-trippers can stop and see towns on the way and get a taste of their food and culture, while airline passengers gag on the tasteless meals.

No doubt there are limitations when choosing travel destinations by car. Far off places that need a day or two to reach by air are out of the question. But a vacation is a state of mind and can be enjoyed anywhere. The choice of a nearby destination and a hybrid vehicle actually makes for a better holiday experience, with no travel hassles or carbon guilt.

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