Planning
a Road Trip in the UK
We’ve
covered a lot of great holiday attractions and fun ways to explore Orlando
in this blog. There are so many to enjoy and plenty of things to keep you
entertained for days. That said, it is time to plan for the next adventure.
I’ve
always wanted to explore the United Kingdom simply because it is diverse
and interesting. There is no shortage of places to visit across the nation,
which is why a road trip is the perfect way to explore the UK. Here are
some of the things you need to plan a road trip in the UK.
Set a
Length for the Trip
One of
the first things you need to do when planning a road trip in the UK is
to know how many days you’re able to allocate for the trip. Flying to London
or Edinburgh is easy, especially if you’re flying from Miami. The flight
should take around 8 hours, which means you will still have plenty
of time to rest when you arrive.
A week-long
road trip is a good way to start. With about six days to spend – minus
the days when you’ll be flying in and out of the country – you can explore
a lot of nearby attractions and still have plenty of time to try new restaurants
or enjoy some shows at local theatres.
If
you can afford to spend more than two weeks, then a grand tour all the
way to the tip of Scotland is definitely a must. It would be a road trip
of a lifetime and you’ll bring home so many great memories.
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Photo
Ardvreck Castle, Scotland by go
elsewhere / CC BY-NC 2.0
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Preparing
for the Drive
Renting
a car in the UK is easy. You don’t even have to bring the car back to your
starting point, which means you can drive across the country and fly out
from any airport of your choice. This saves a lot of time and allow you
to spend most of your vacation time exploring gorgeous places.
A valid
US driving licence or an international one will be accepted in the UK.
That said, you need to get used to different regulations and the highway
code before you start driving. TopTests.co.uk
has all the resources you need to get started.
Lastly,
make sure you have the stamina to drive for the long haul. If you’re not
sure about doing the road trip on your own, you can also bring a friend
or find a travel companion online.
Research
and Research Some More
I’ve mentioned
how the country has so many great routes to take and amazing places to
visit. Never leave your road trip to chance and always do
enough research before you depart. Find out more about the available
routes to take and learn the best places to visit along the way. You should
also write down stops and accommodations and make early bookings whenever
possible.
With
these details covered, you’re ready for an epic journey across the UK.
All you have to do now is take the flight and enjoy a fantastic road trip.
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