Planning a family road trip? Discover the ultimate road trip essentials to keep your journey fun, safe, and comfortable. With years of road-tripping experience, we share must-have items for entertainment, preparation, and staying refreshed on the road. Complete with images and easy Amazon shopping links, this guide ensures your next adventure is enjoyable and stress-free. Buckle up and hit the road with confidence!

We’re sharing 5 amazing road trips from New York City - all under 5 hours away! You won’t want to miss these incredible destinations. While we prefer to adventure further for our “big” vacations, we love a long weekend away and sometimes a road trip is the perfect option!  No worries about flight delays, no TSA, less packing stress.  Just your crew, a great playlist and a straight-shot to the fun!