If your are looking for a great holiday full of fun, that won’t cost a fortune then get some mates together and head off on a road trip. Now there are many famous road trips across the world, such as route 66 in America and the great coast road in Australia, but if you want to avoid paying for costly air fares, there are lots of great trips you can make throughout Ireland. A little bit of research and a couple of maps should find you planning an exciting adventure, taking in the sights and sounds that the country has to offer. But before you go, there are a few essentials you are going to need to consider before hitting the road. The first is the car; if you have one you need to make sure that it is ready for to be taken on the trip. Check things like your oil levels and your tyre pressure, and if possible have a service before you go to make sure the car is in tip top condition. If you don’t have a car don’t despair you could always hire one to travel around in. This will add an additional expense onto your trip but should ensure that you have a good car to travel around in. The second thing to consider is car insurance. If you want to share the driving between you and your mates you need to make sure that you are all insured. Some car insurance policies will let you drive other cars if you have your own fully comprehensive policy. But be careful, as not all policies will let you do this and if they do you will probably find that you will only be covered at the third party level and there may be some restrictions about when it applies. It could be that it works out cheaper for a friend to become a named driver on your policy but again you need to be careful that it is still you that is doing the majority of the driving and you should check the terms and conditions in connection. The best thing to do is to talk to your car insurance provider, who should be able to advise you on the best way to meet your motor insurance needs. The third thing is make sure that you travel prepared for any eventuality. Buy breakdown cover before you go as if you need to purchase on the road you could end up paying more. Check to make sure that your boot contains all the things you need for an emergency, like a first aid kit and a high visibility vest. The final thing to do then is to plan your route, fill up with petrol and set off on your own little adventure.

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Route 66 lets you discover the soul of America. At times you’ll use alternate routes because some of Route 66 is now abandoned, but you can still explore major parts of the original route. You’ll need a large bike suited for long-distance comfort that can carry enough gear. On your 4,500 kilometer ride, get a glimpse of America from the Great Depression until the 1960s. Unique sights include old gas stations, flashy neon signs advertising restaurants and motels, and businesses with humorous themes to attract attention. In two weeks, you’ll cover two-thirds of the country, explore famous big cities and small off-the-beaten-path towns, and see kitschy attractions.

Explore Chicago first, then one of your first sights in Illinois is the Gemini Giant, a 30-foot spaceman statue, and stop to eat at the Old Log Cabin restaurant, open since 1926. Spend time sight-seeing in St. Louis, then have a classic Route 66 day, traveling through small towns like Devil’s Elbow. From Oklahoma City to Tulsa, you’ll ride the longest uninterrupted portion of the original road. One Oklahoma must-see is the Route 66 Vintage Iron Motorcycle Museum. This free museum showcases more than 25 vintage bikes, including a 1919 Australian GCS, the only one of its kind left in existence. The museum has the world’s largest Steve McQueen collections, including his famous racing Husqvarna.

In Elk City, visit the Route 66 historic museum, where you can see pictures and memorabilia of the route’s history. Detour for a fantastic mountain ride to the historic town of Durango, Colorado, stopping to ride the Durango-Silverton steam train to Silverton, a historic mining town. Next travel to Mesa Verde National Park to see the Cliff Dwellings, ancient Indian homes built into the cliff, then visit the Grand Canyon, one of the most famous natural wonders in the world.

Next is another day of Route 66 nostalgia, stopping at the original Old Route 66 visitor’s centre, ending in the famous city of Las Vegas. Spend some time exploring Vegas, then travel through Death Valley. You’re riding through the desert, so drink a lot of water. A short ride on the interstate takes you through the San Gabriel Mountains, which is 112 km of challenging curves. Your journey ends in Santa Monica, where you can relax on the beach.

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2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue GL journey through western USA August 24th -September 7th 2008 Including a drive along the Union Pacifc railbed towards the place where the Golden Spike was driven. The 3rd clip is travelling Hwy 128 along the Colorado River from Moab toward Grand Junction

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