Road Trip Tips For The Entire Family (NAPSA)—It’s no coincidence that when families tell stories, many are about trips together in the family car. Whetherit’s to the mountains, to the shore or to grandmother’s house for a holiday, a family road trip can be filled with good times and memories in the making. However, if you are unpre- pared, it can also be very stress- ful. Here are some tips to make any family trip, long or short, more enjoyable and as stress free as possible. Makesure friends and family at home have all your contact information on the road. e When traveling to a new city or national park, discuss the trip with children before leaving. Research facts about the destina- tion, which will be a fun and educational way to get the kids excited about the trip. Pack an easily accessible emergency road kit, including motion sickness medicine, water- Before you head out on a family road trip, have your car inspected and serviced. Also, check the status of your car’s warranty protection. Have your car inspected and serviced before you leave. Get an oil change and check lights, signals, wiper blades, caps, hoses, fil- ters, spare tire, etc. Check thestatus of your car’s warranty protection for added peace of mind. For example, all Suzuki vehicles come with an industry-leading 100,000-mile/seven-year, fully transferable, zero-deductible powertrain limited warranty. Change seats along the way so everyone has a chanceto sit by proof matches and candles, flash- the window. Bring plenty kit including all medications, DVDsfor the kids. water anda toolkit. stretch and walk around. This will light, road flares, blanket, first aid towel, jumper cables, a gallon of e Makesure your vehicle can accommodate the whole family. A vehicle such as Suzuki’s XL7 is designed to be big enough for every family member to sit com- fortably and pack all his/her belongings in the spacious cargo area. The XL7’s 50/50 split-folding third-row seat can be folded flat into the floor for additional cargocarrying room. of water, snacks, games, books, toys and Stop every couple of hours to give everyone a chance to get a break from the drive and will help young passengers burn off some energy. Actively involve children in the travel plans. Have them follow a map of the drive route, pointing out interesting landmarks along the way. To learn more, visit the Web site at www.Suzukiauto.com.
