10 Essentials for an Awesome Road Trip in an Exotic Car

[Simon Hopes]

It’s everybody’s fantasy: Traveling on the open road in an exotic sports car or other luxury vehicle with no cares or worries in the world.

Taking a long-distance road trip in an exotic car is something everybody should do at least once in their lives. If you can’t afford a flashy sports car or another type of luxury automobile, consider renting one for a weekend or a few days so you can actually live out this fantasy in real life.

Road trips can be some of the most memorable and rewarding experiences of our lives – especially when you go in style and class. The next time you have to travel for school, business, or just for fun, consider driving and turning your journey into a life-changing road trip in an exotic car or luxury vehicle.

To get your road trip started right, here are 10 essential things you need to guarantee that you make the most of this once in a lifetime opportunity:

A Destination

It may seem obvious that you would need to have someplace to go in order to have an awesome road trip experience, but it’s also important to remember that the journey is just as important – if not more important – than the destination.

Your final goal could be a vacation destination, a school or university, a business meeting or conference, or some other type of place that’s out of the ordinary. But that’s what makes road trips so exciting: You are out of your element and trying something new and exciting with people whose company you enjoy!

A Road Atlas or GPS

While being out on the open road in an exotic car is fun and exciting, getting lost is not. Given today’s technology, there’s really no reason to ever lose your way while on a road trip.

Most smartphones come with GPS apps that provide detailed directions to practically anywhere. You don’t even have to stop and ask directions anymore.

If you want to kick it old school, however, you can still invest in a paper road atlas and try to figure it out on your own.

Fun Foods

The first rule about road trips is that there are no rules. That means you are allowed to eat anything you want, including foods that are bad for you that you otherwise would avoid like the plague.

Road trips are made for junk food, fast food, salty snacks, giant sized soft drinks, and other foods that are likely to leave you feeling a little bit sick but eminently satisfied. Just be careful not to stain the upholstery!

Gas Money/Oil Company Credit Card

Cars need gas to go. If you didn’t know that, you shouldn’t be on the road. Make sure you have plenty of gas money or at least an oil company credit card or two to keep your tank full and the good times rolling.

Good Company

Having somebody to share the experience of being on the open road in a luxury sports car is the best way to live out your fantasy. Invite a close friend or loved one to join you.

Just make sure you make a point of staying upbeat and positive and try not to let other people get you down. After all, you are going to be stuck with each other for a long while.

Jamming Tunes

Music is one of the most important elements of a successful road trip.  Make a mix tape, subscribe to a streaming service, or simply spin the radio dial to keep the jams going from start to finish.

Plenty of Rest Stops

It seems like there’s always that one driver who refuses to stop until your exotic car is practically running on gas fumes. Don’t be that person. Instead, make frequent rest stops so that nobody has a full bladder and everybody has plenty of time to stretch their legs and catch some fresh air.

A Working Jack and Spare Tire

One thing to remember about taking a road trip is that big cities tend to be very far apart. Don’t get stuck somewhere in the middle with a flat tire and no way to fix it.

Plenty of Time

Road trips are best when they are relaxed and unhurried. Give yourself and your traveling companion plenty of time to take unexpected side trips and unplanned detours because these can often be the most rewarding part of the journey.

If you are traveling on a tight schedule, you might postpone the road trip for another time when you have more time to enjoy the journey rather than the destination.

An Open Mind

The best thing you can bring with you on any road trip is an open mind. Don’t be judgmental, don’t bring a lot of expectations, and be willing to do or try anything and you can have an experience that can change your life permanently.

The thing people forget about taking a road trip in an exotic car is that you usually don’t get to do more than a few in your entire life. So you really should make the most of every experience that you have. You can have an awesome time if you bring these ten essential things with you the next time you hit the road.

Author Bio – This guest post is a work of Simon Hopes in support of Diplomat Exotic Car Rentals, a leading exotic and Mercedes car rental company in Las Vegas.