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Lori Hein
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www.lorihein.com
ph: 508-230-3766
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Let’s Talk About Travel! Plan Your Own American Road Trip
Boston, MA, Feb. 25, 2004 – This summer, more Americans than ever will spend their vacations traveling in the U.S. Surveys by AAA since 9/11 show increasing numbers of people choosing domestic over international vacation travel. And, more of us will travel by road.
Turning dreams of an American road trip into reality takes time and planning, but the rewards are as limitless as the country itself. Lori Hein, author of Ribbons of Highway: A Mother-Child Journey Across America (Booklocker.com, 2004), traveled 12,000 miles of American back roads and byways with her two young children. Anyone – solo travelers, moms with kids, families, seniors – can plan and enjoy a road trip into America.
Hein, a freelance writer, newspaper correspondent and marathoner, is a travel expert, having visited over 50 countries, often solo, often with children in tow. While Ribbons of Highway is a travel narrative, a family story and a fresh look into the heart of America, it’s also a blueprint for planning a trip of your own.
Some tips for planning a great summer road trip? “Preparation and attitude are key,” says Hein. “Start your planning early. Study maps, scour brochures, make lists of places you must see and places you’d like to see. Choose routes and calculate time and distance between planned stops. You may have to rework your itinerary several times before all the pieces fit.”
And, says Hein, “Clear your mind. Jump into your trip with an open, positive attitude so you can accept and enjoy whatever the trip presents. Be a sponge, soaking up the good and wringing out the challenges. When you hit bumps in the road, literal or otherwise, relax, take a deep breath, and manage the hurdle. Then continue your journey. There’s so much to see!”
Read excerpts from Ribbons of Highway: A Mother-Child Journey Across America at www.lorihein.com. Contact the author at LHein10257@aol.com or 508-230-3766. And get out there!
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