driving vacations - Pics - Tripatini2024-03-29T05:25:36Zhttps://tripatini.com/photo/feed/tag/driving+vacationsThe famous Swiss ´Grand Tour´ road triphttps://tripatini.com/photo/switzerland-grand-tour-road-trip-driving-motoring-vacations2023-12-06T09:12:18.000Z2023-12-06T09:12:18.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12309704675?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>This Alpine country features stunning mountain scenery and one itinerary in particular, called the <a href="https://www.myswitzerland.com/en/experiences/experience-tour/grand-tour-of-switzerland/" target="_blank">¨<strong>Grand Tour</strong></a>¨, exudes all the fun and thrills you could ever want from a road-trip in Europe. This popular 1,643-kilometre (1,021-.mile) circuit passes almost fifty of the country’s top tourist attractions, more than 20 lakes, five formidable Alpine passes, and more than a dozen <strong>UNESCO World Heritage Sites</strong>, including the famous fortress of <strong>Bellinzona</strong> and the beautiful Benedictine <strong>Convent of St John</strong> at <strong>Müstair</strong>. There’s much more to motoring in Switzerland than the Grand Tour though, with several other breathtaking routes from which to choose, such as a relaxing drive along the <strong>shores</strong> of <strong>Lake Geneva</strong> followed by a visit to some of the <strong>Lavaux</strong> vineyards, where the wine terraces date right back to the time of the Romans.</p>
<p>Read more in Tripatini contributor <a href="https://tripatini.com/members/AutoEurope521">Auto Europe</a>´s post <a href="https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/autumn-fall-road-trips-motoring-holidays-vacations?edited=1" target="_blank">8 Excellent Options for an Awesomme Autumn Road Trip</a>.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.myswitzerland.com/en/experiences/experience-tour/grand-tour-of-switzerland/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><br />Switzerland Tourism</span></a></p>
<p> </p></div>Western Europe is a star when it comes to road tripshttps://tripatini.com/photo/europe-road-trips-driving-motoring-holidays-vacations2023-11-26T08:12:52.000Z2023-11-26T08:12:52.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12300993488?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>And Tripatini contributor <a href="https://tripatini.com/members/AutoEurope521">Auto Europe</a>´s post <a href="https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/autumn-fall-road-trips-motoring-holidays-vcations?edited=1" target="_blank">8 Excellent Options for an Awesome Autumn Road Trip</a> particularly highlights Austria, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Switzerland.</p>
<p><br /><span style="font-size:8pt;"><em><a href="https://www.istockphoto.com/es/foto/coche-en-carretera-de-asfalto-en-el-d%C3%ADa-de-oto%C3%B1o-en-el-parque-gm1283692155-381017838?phrase=europe+foliage+road+trip" target="_blank">LeManna</a></em></span></p>
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<p> </p></div>A few helpful road-trip tipshttps://tripatini.com/photo/road-trip-travel-tips2023-10-11T11:14:32.000Z2023-10-11T11:14:32.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12247179480?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>Going on a road trip -whether in a car or with a <a href="https://www.apollorv.com">camper rental</a> - should be all about relaxation, excitement, and leaving your worries behind. Unfortunately, there are a wide range of stress points when it comes to traveling that can creep in and cause you worry during trips. There are a wide range of issues that can come up on the road that can go a long way toward ruining your enjoyment of the journey due to stress and worry. Fortunately there are some planning tips that can work to ease the chances of these issues coming up as long as you follow them and keep your road trip as stress free as possible for you and your traveling companions.</p>
<p>Read more in Tripatini contributor <a href="https://tripatini.com/members/SimonHopes">Simon Hopes</a>´ post <a href="https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/6-tips-to-avoid-road-trip-stress" target="_blank">6 Tips fo Avoid Road-Trip Stress</a>.</p>
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<p> </p></div>The interior of pretty Portugal gives good road trip!https://tripatini.com/photo/portugal-road-trips-driving-motoring-vacations-wine-country2023-08-25T17:27:39.000Z2023-08-25T17:27:39.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12211941294?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>This small country´s coast has long been popular as a holiday mecca, but its interior remains one of Europe’s best-kept secrets. But word of its immense rural charm is starting to spread to travellers all over the world, and it offers some magical motoring possibilies. For instance, the drive through port-wine country from <strong>Porto</strong> along the banks of the <strong>Douro</strong> <strong>River</strong> in the north is without doubt one of the most appealing road-trips imaginable, with many of the region’s famous wine estates now opening their doors for tours and tastings. Also largely undiscovered but definitely worth the effort is the leisurely drive east from <strong>Lisbon</strong> to <strong>Évora</strong>, a magnificent city located deep in the heart of the <strong>Alentejo</strong> region, a land of fertile pastures interspersed with dazzling whitewashed towns and villages.</p>
<p>Read more in Tripatini contributor <a href="https://tripatini.com/members/AutoEurope521">Auto Europe</a>´s post <a href="https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/autumn-fall-road-trips-motoring-holidays-vcations?edited=1" target="_blank">8 Excellent Options for an Awesome Autumn Road Trip</a>.</p>
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<p><span style="font-size:8pt;"><em><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/pedrik/27371622654" target="_blank">edrik</a></em></span></p>
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<p> </p></div>For road trips, France c´est fantastique!https://tripatini.com/photo/france-road-trips-driving-motoring-vacations-holidays2023-08-25T16:04:19.000Z2023-08-25T16:04:19.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12211917692?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><br /> This country needs no introduction as a top-rated tourist destination, and many of its most popular driving itineraries involve stopovers at some of the world’s most famous vineyards in areas like <strong>Bordeaux</strong>, the <strong>Rhône</strong> <strong>Valley</strong>, <strong>Champagne</strong>, and many others. One classic French road trip is along the <strong>A8</strong>, which follows the enchanting <strong>Côte d'Azur</strong> coastline from <strong>Monaco</strong> to <strong>Aix-en-Provence</strong> just north of <strong>Marseille</strong>, passing some of Europe’s best beaches along the way. Equally exhilarating, the <strong>Napoleon Route</strong> starts in <strong>Grenoble</strong> and follows the trajectory followed by the emperor in 1815 when escaping to Grenoble from exile in on the island of <strong>Elba</strong>. Thirdly, the trip southwest from <strong>Paris</strong> to and through the lovely <strong>Loire Valley</strong> is another must for road-trippers looking for the most quintessentially French driving experience of them all.</p>
<p>Read more in Tripatini contributor <a href="https://tripatini.com/members/AutoEurope521">Auto Europe</a>´s post <a href="https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/autumn-fall-road-trips-motoring-holidays-vcations?edited=1" target="_blank">8 Excellent Options for an Awesome Autumn Road Trip</a>.</p>
<p> </p></div>Maine's 'Sculpture Trail' driving routehttps://tripatini.com/photo/maine-sculpture-trail-culture-art-cultural-tourism-travel2023-08-25T15:53:55.000Z2023-08-25T15:53:55.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12211914269?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>Some people are traipsing through lovely landscapes as others explore history from days of <strong>North America</strong>'s earliest tribal peoples to the present. Avid birders use binoculars to spot colorful feathered friends in flight while canoers and kayakers dip paddles into the water. At the end of the day, many of these visitors to <strong>Panama City</strong>, <strong>Florida</strong>, belly up to an oyster bar to enjoy freshly shucked bivalves prepared in a variety of ways.</p>
<p>These seemingly disparate activities and attractions have one thing in common: they’re all taking place along designated trails that focus upon a single thing to do, see or eat. Countless trails around the country are available to people with a particular interest; from food to fashion, covered bridges to <strong>Kentucky</strong> bourbon, they offer something-for-everyone variety. No matter how esoteric someone’s passion, there may be a walking driving, biking, paddling, or other kind of trail somewhere that focuses on it.<br /> <br /> One example is <strong><a href="http://visitmaine.com" target="_blank">Maine</a></strong>´s ¨<strong><a href="https://www.schoodicsculpture.org/?page_id=25" target="_blank">Sculpture Trail</a></strong>,¨ a driving tour that leads to 34 outdoor sculptures (one of which is shown here) strung out along 273 miles of its coastline<br /> <br /> Read more in Tripatini contributor <a href="https://tripatini.com/members/VictorBlock">Victor Block</a>´s post <a href="https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/usa-united-states-themed-itineraries" target="_blank">From Food to Fashion, Birdwatching to Bourbon, Themed Itineraries in the USA Satisfy Many People´s Interests</a>.</p>
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<p><span style="font-size:8pt;"><em>Alan Stubbs</em></span></p>
<p> </p></div>Austria´s ravishing road trippinghttps://tripatini.com/photo/grossglockner-high-alpine-road-austria2023-08-20T08:54:23.000Z2023-08-20T08:54:23.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12200358101?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>For sweeping panoramas and headspinning mountain vistas, there’s no better place to take to the open road than one of the world’s most scenic motoring destinations. This friendly nation in the heart of Europe abounds with unique road-trip potential, such as the remarkable route through the <strong>Wachau Valley</strong> linking <strong>Vienna</strong> with <strong>Salzburg</strong> and the <strong>Grossglockner High Alpine Road</strong> (pictured here), named after the country´s highest peak and encompassing some of its most stunning mountain passes. Austria is also one of the world’s easiest places to drive, with petrol stations galore and an abundance of road-side restaurants to offer, plus the vast majority of its roads are kept in pristine condition throughout the year.<br /><br />Read more in Tripatini contributor <a href="https://tripatini.com/members/AutoEurope521">Auto Europe</a>´s post <a href="https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/autumn-fall-road-trips-motoring-holidays-vcations?edited=1" target="_blank">8 Excellent Options for an Awesome Autumn Road Trip</a>.<br /><br /></p>
<p><span style="font-size:8pt;"><em><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Grossglockner_road.jpg" target="_blank">Sander Hoogendoom</a></em></span></p>
<p> </p></div>New Hampshire's beautiful White Mountainshttps://tripatini.com/photo/new-hampshire-white-mountains-road-trips-driving-vacations2023-01-21T06:22:58.000Z2023-01-21T06:22:58.000ZDavid Paul Appellhttps://tripatini.com/members/DavidPaulAppell16<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10946027469?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><a href="https://www.visitwhitemountains.com/"><span style="font-weight:400;">The region centred on the Northeast’s highest range</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> (</span><strong>Mount Washington</strong><span style="font-weight:400;"> tops out at 1,917m/6,288 ft. and claims the highest wind speeds of any summit) is a beautiful playground - and makes a ravishing road trip - in all four seasons, and winter resorts such as</span><a href="https://www.attitash.com/"> <strong>Attitash</strong></a><span style="font-weight:400;">,</span><a href="https://www.cannonmt.com/"> <strong>Cannon Mountain</strong></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, and</span><a href="https://www.cranmore.com/"> <strong>Cranmore</strong></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> famed for</span><a href="http://love2fly.iberia.com/2020/01/skiing-snowboarding-northeast-united-states-usa/"> <span style="font-weight:400;">some of the region’s best skiing and snowboarding</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">. Much of this area is covered by the 3,039-square-km (1,173-sq.-mi.)</span><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/whitemountain"> <strong>White Mountain National Forest</strong></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, with 1,900 km (1,200 mi) of hiking and mountain-biking trails (some marked with explicatory panels); 23 campgrounds; and highlights such as several restored 19th-century farmhouses; the </span><strong>Mt. Washington Cog Railway</strong><span style="font-weight:400;"> (so called because of its toothed rails, meshed by cog wheels), at 151 the oldest mountain train of its kind. Adjacent with similar offerings and even more historic sites is</span><a href="https://www.nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/franconia-notch-state-park.aspx"> <strong>Franconia Notch State Park</strong></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> (including the aforementioned Cannon Mountain). And other White Mountains attractions include the</span><a href="https://www.conwayscenic.com/"> <strong>Conway Scenic Railroad</strong></a><span style="font-weight:400;">; glacial caves; rock climbing; 29 mostly 19th-century covered bridges; local theaters and other performance venues; another Shaker site, the</span><a href="https://shakermuseum.org/"> <strong>Enfield Shaker Museum</strong></a><span style="font-weight:400;">; the</span><a href="https://frostplace.org/"> <span style="font-weight:400;">19th-century house-museum of one of the USA’s most beloved poets, </span><strong>Robert Frost</strong></a><span style="font-weight:400;">; lake swimming, fishing, and boating.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Read more in my post</span><a href="https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/new-hampshire-is-classic-new-england?edited=1"> <span style="font-weight:400;">New Hampshire Is Classic New England</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">.</span></p>
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