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We are two guys from Central Florida who believe taking scenic routes, scouting historical sites, and immersing ourselves in local flavor are the best ways to travel. Whether it be road trips across America, fly-drives to international destinations, or cruises on the mighty waters, we encourage you to use BACKROAD PLANET resources to plan your own adventures. Please contact us if we can assist you in any way. Catch you on the backroads . . . .
Howard & Jerry
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VIKING RIVER & OCEAN CRUISES
The Viking Sun Embarks on the Inaugural World Cruise
The Viking Sun embarks on the inaugural World Cruise from Miami to London. This 141-day cruise will visit 5 continents, 35 countries, and 64 ports, cross the Equator twice, the International Date Line once, and pass through both the Panama and Suez Canals.
Viking Christmas River Cruises: A Rhine Getaway Travelogue
Viking’s Christmas river cruises offer the best of Europe’s medieval castles, cathedrals, and storybook towns, with festive Christmas markets in every port.
18 Reasons to Cruise the Mediterranean on the Viking Star
A luxury sailing on the Viking Star is the perfect way for destination-oriented travelers to cruise the Mediterranean and tour Europe’s great port cities.
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ROAD TRIP PLANNING RESOURCES
The Ultimate Road Trip Planner: Part 2 Research
Our free road trip research worksheet will help you find routes, destinations, lodging, and local cuisine using six excellent sources.
The Ultimate Road Trip Planner: Part 1 PrePlanning
Road trip preplanning is the essential first step to successfully research and design the perfect itinerary. Use our handy free worksheet to ask yourself six important questions before you begin!
AUTOMOTIVE RESOURCES
How to Get Your Vehicle Road Trip Ready
Don’t let emergency breakdowns spoil your vacation! Get your vehicle road trip ready with this handy pre-trip checklist.
