Discuss the options that are within the family budget. I’m a map geek so I like planning a road trip the old school way: I get out my Rand McNally book of maps and let my fingers wander ...

An old-school road atlas brings a little fun back into trip planning. Caleigh Waldman for NYT Wirecutter Or you could pull out a physical map and highlight a route. You might not know exactly what ...

If you do drive, Hersey recommended bringing “a camera to capture the memories,” bottles of water or other beverages and maps ... road trip should include snacks,” Hersey said. How do I plan ...