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Ultimate Europe Road Trip: France, Italy, Switzerland

Starting in the sun-splashed coast of the French Riviera, a road trip is one of the most stunning and thrilling ways to discover three spectacular destinations in one go. Here's your itinerary.

Posted by Adam Hodge on June 14, 2013 at 4:35:19 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Europe, France, Italy
Perfect Summer Road Trip: Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

Cape Breton is a lush, emerald jewel on Canada's eastern coastline. With Scottish heritage, stunning rocky shores, and deep green valleys, it makes a dramatic backdrop for a summer road trip.

Posted by Adam Hodge on June 06, 2013 at 11:34:03 AM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Nova Scotia, Summer
What to Pack: Summer Road Trip Edition

Packing up the car and hitting the road is one of life's great pleasures—and summer is prime road trip time. Toss these stylish picks in the trunk and you'll look chic no matter where the road leads.

Posted by Bee Shapiro on June 05, 2013 at 1:50:57 PM EDT in Style Tagged: Style, What to Pack
Airstream 2 Go Launches in the US

Prepare yourself for a truly iconic American road trip. A new LA-based company is renting fully-equipped silver Airstream trailers complete with SUVs for expert hauling.

Posted by Nicole Campoy on May 31, 2013 at 8:55:56 AM EDT in News Tagged: Car Travel
4 Great Canadian Road Trips

Summer is the best time to explore Canada's expanses by car—the snow is gone, wildflowers are in bloom, and what's a summer road trip without fresh seafood? Here are four ways to go.

Posted by Trish Friesen on May 28, 2013 at 11:35:43 AM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Canada, Vancouver, Montreal, Nova Scotia, Summer
5 Tips for the Perfect Summer Road Trip

Summertime is practically synonymous with road trips. But before you toss everyone (and everything) in the car, read up on these expert tips.

Posted by Erin Gifford on May 23, 2013 at 1:56:45 PM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged: Car Travel, Summer
Fodor's Launches Weekend Getaways for 2013

Memorial Day is the unofficial start of what we like to call "weekend getaway season." So we've upgraded our popular Weekend Getaways tool to help you find the perfect destination just a quick road trip away.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on May 21, 2013 at 3:04:46 PM EDT in New at Fodor's Tagged: Weekend Trips
Ultimate Road Trip: Vietnam's Northern Loop

Yes, the words 'Vietnam' and 'road trip' might sound scary when put all together. But believe us, once you've made it out of bustling Hanoi, the countryside offers many multi-sensorial rewards.

Posted by Adam Hodge on May 06, 2013 at 4:11:18 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Vietnam
National Pet Day: Puppy-Approved Road Trips

To celebrate National Pet Day, we're letting our furry friends take over. The first order of business is convincing you, the traveler, to plan a pet-friendly road trip now that the weather's warming up. Here's plenty of inspiration.

Posted by Nicole Campoy on April 11, 2013 at 8:58:26 AM EDT in Family, Trip Ideas Tagged: Pet Travel, Animals,
4 Great Spring Road Trips

Spring is here (well, officially anyway)! It's time to break out from winter's hibernation and hit the open road. Start with these four great drives.

Posted by Shayla Martin on March 26, 2013 at 1:39:14 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Car Travel