One Summer Road Trip
The offer: A one-week free stay at a nearby beach hotel in the southern-most part of FL The catch: To get there, it's either hubby and I fly or we take the road. Since it was a last minute invite, plane fares have soured at least double its regular price as compared to reserving in advance. For us, we only have a couple of days left to purchase the tickets. The cost is insane knowing how it was a few weeks ago. The only resort then was to take a road trip. The challenge: I'm the only capable driver for a straight 16+ hour drive which is impossible for someone whose companion has some health issues to be concerned for! The solution: In order to lessen stress and road fatigue, Hubby and I decided to do things one at a time. It took us two nights in staying at different hotels and three days on the road before arriving at our destination. We did the same thing heading back home. All-in-all: It was 10 days. We were on the road for three days and two nights while we stayed for s...