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Route 66 - Pre Trip Planning Chat ‘Getting Ready For The Mother Road'

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👁️ 3K views📅 7 years ago⏱️ 32:18
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Creator's Key Takeaways

get your kicks on Route 66 hello welcome hello ignore attitude deduction and welcome to our first video on route 66 very soon we'll be driving route 66 from Chicago all the way to la Santa Monica two thousand four hundred and forty eight miles

we've learned basically it's not as easy as putting it into Google Maps we've driven all the way around Iceland yes we've driven in Italy we've driven quite a few places but this routes is the most complicated complicated to organise

don't forget route 66 is the trip don't rush to get somewhere else enjoy just being on on the road itself the small tan American towns with the diners a little quirky museums the massive statues rocking chairs and bizarre American things

we are going to be doing many vlogs from the road also that another book you yeah I thought this one's quite good I suppose it's quite small but it's the moon guide this was the one of the most up-to-date if not the most up-to-date book on route 66

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book historic motels and hotels in advance during peak summer season
Plan for one-way rental car drop-off fees between Chicago and LA
Consider a navigator for the trip due to route complexity
Budget $60-$100 per day for accommodation, but be aware LA and Chicago are expensive

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Route complexity and navigationUse guidebooks and maps specifically for Route 66, as Google Maps is not fully accurate for the route
Summer heat and convertible suitabilityAvoid convertibles due to heat; choose a vehicle with luggage space for a 24-day trip
Accommodation costs in major citiesStay outside city centers (e.g., airport hotels) to save money, and use loyalty points for better rates

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to plan a Route 66 road trip effectively?
QWhat are the key stops and detours along Route 66?
QHow to handle rental car logistics and costs?
QWhat are the best resources for Route 66 navigation?
QHow to budget for accommodation and food on the trip?

Port Highlights

Chicago2 Happy Bacon
Top: Architecture boat tour
Las Vegas3 Happy Bacon
Los Angeles (LA)2½ Happy Bacon
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Yes, we’re excited, we will soon be driving the iconic Route 66. The classic US road trip from Chicago to LA. ‘Get your kicks on Route 66’ as you drive 2448 miles passing through 8 US states. We are taking 24 days to do the road trip with a few side trips on the way which include Branson and Las Vegas. When planning the trip we have found the following Route 66 books and maps very useful: EZ66 GUIDE For Travellers https://amzn.to/2HjGv11 Route 66 Map Series https://amzn.to/2JzXhMk Road Trip USA Route 66 https://amzn.to/2HlNLK1 As mentioned here is a link to Mel’s Blog - Planning A Route 66 Road Trip https://www.thediaryofajewellerylover.co.uk/2019/05/planning-route-66-usa-road-trip.html Route 66 Spotify Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Fu7AI69NPp3x0p2AQgkRQ Join us on the road itself as we travel along Route 66. There will be mini vlogs from the route as well as more in-depth videos of the quirky attractions and places we encounter on Route 66. #route66 #roadtrip ‘Route 66 - Pre Trip Planning Chat ‘Getting Ready For The Classic Road Trip’ - Filmed May 2019 MORE TRAVEL VIDEOS & PLAYLISTS 🎥 A Trip To The Aston Martin Festival At Beaulieu Motor Museum: https://youtu.be/0L0uIFVnPRM 🎥 Travel Hints & Tips: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvLoC9ZcTe_SPD7H16mFUoS0V49AS3pgY EQUIPMENT 🔴 Wonder what cameras and kit we use, please check our Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/flydriveexplore Travel Videos Added Weekly - Not All Vloggers Say ‘HiGuys!!!!!!’ Couples travel, road trips, flight reviews, city breaks, luxury travel and various other travel related stuff from a Gen-X couple - no floaty dresses and Instagram clichés guaranteed. READ MORE http://www.flydriveexplore.com TWITTER https://twitter.com//FlyDriveExplore FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/flydriveexplore/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/flydriveexplore/ PINTEREST https://uk.pinterest.com/flydriveexplore/