Planning The Road Trip Of A Lifetime In The United States

F rom its wide-open               the iconic 19-foot marble statue   frontiers to its                of Abraham Lincoln.                fascinating history and                                            diverse cultures, the United          3. Colonial Williamsburg           States offers excellent scope for                                        car hire touring. Make the most       At Williamsburg’s open-air         of your US car hire experience by     museum, visitors are invited to    checking out at least some of the     experience life in an 18th         following:                            century US city. Through                                                 interactive exhibits and           1. The Ellis Island Museum (New       aauthentic reconstructed           York City)                            dwellings, its possible to gain                                          an insight into a much simpler     The first entry point for             time.                              immigrants from all over the                                             world offers visitors a powerful      4. USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl   experience. It also provides a        Harbour                            wonderful view of the Statue of                                          Liberty.                              Located in the Hawaiian Islands,                                         the poignant memorial is situated  2. Washington D.C.                    on the sunken battleship, six                                            feet below the water. It remains   There’s more to Washington D.C.       as a constant reminder of the      than the White House. The US          efforts of World War II veterans.  capital is a city steeped in                                             history. Must-sees here include       5. Grand Canyon National Park      The Lincoln Memorial, the             Arizona                            Washington Monument, The                                                 Arlington National Cemetery, the      The vast 5000-foot deep, 10-mile   Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial and        wide National Park is one of the   most spectacular awe, inspiring                                          sights you’ll witness in the US.      9. Independence Hall Philadelphia                                                                           6. National Civil Rights Museum,      Here visitors can check out the    Memphis                               spot where George Washington was                                         appointed leader of the            Set in the humble surroundings of     Continental Army.                  a motel, the museum is situated                                          at the site where Rev. Dr Martin      10. Walt Disney World Resort       Luther King was assassinated. The     (Florida)                          museum offers a fascinating                                              insight into the African American     Known as the ‘Magic Kingdom’, the  struggle from slavery to the          enchanting 47 sq mile wide is a    story of Rosa Parks.                  must for adults and children of                                          all ages. Visitors can’t help but  7. Redwood National Park,             be spellbound by the exciting      California                            range of attractions.                                                                                       Under the canopy of 300 feet tall     Road Trip Safety                   trees, visitors are free to                                              explore flora and fauna that that     You’ve collected the hire car,     pre-date the first settlers.          you’ve got your itinerary sorted,                                        but wait- before you get your      8. Freedom Trail Boston               motor running, there are still                                           some essential checks that need    At Boston’s Freedom Trail,            to be carried out. At Argus Car    visitors can follow in the            Hire customer safety is our        footsteps of celebrated US            priority and we want you to have   revolutionaries such as Paul          the best possible rental car       Revere.                               adventure. For this reason, we     strongly advise you to perform        · Roof racks should be firmly      the following safety checks           loaded, at the lowest height       before hitting the open road:         possible to avoid wind resistance                                        and maintain stability.            Luggage:                              · Ensure every item on the roof                                          rack is safely and securely tied   · Ensure that the load is             down.                              balanced-this means heavy items                                          should be placed as near to the       Driving in the Countryside:        centre of the car as possible.                                           (Heavy, clumsy items should never     At Argus, we know that the         be concentrated on one side of        countryside offers some of the     the vehicle).                         best and most scenic driving                                             experiences. However, we’d also    · Luggage shouldn’t impede the        like to point out the need for     driver’s vision or prevent            extra vigilance, especially to     seatbelts from being used.            those used to driving in the city                                        only. Travelling through the       · Remember: Loose or heavy items      countryside you’ll encounter all   stowed in the passenger               manner of trying situations, some  compartment can move under            of which may be unfamiliar. In     braking or cornering. This can be     these instances, patience really   distracting to the driver or jam      is a virtue!                       against controls. It’s important                                         to ensure that all bags, luggage      · Wild animals must be treated     and potentially damaging items        with consideration                 are properly stowed.                  · On approach, slow down well in                                         advance and leave as much space    Roof Racks:                           as possible between the car and                                          the animal.                        · When overtaking a horse and         much space as feasible between it  rider, manoeuvre the car as           and its rider.                     slowly as possible, leaving as         About the Author Fiona writes for Argus Rentals and Car Hire USA. Published At: www.Isnare.com