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Best Song Playlist For Holiday Travel

Best Song Playlist For Holiday Travel

Photo by Erik Mclean on Unsplash   Are you traveling for the Holidays? Whether you’re heading to a new vacation destination or just heading to your family’s home base for the holiday events, a good playlist is a necessary part of your drive. Kids will cling to their technology, but a good song can help break the monotony of a long drive, especially on rural roads.   That’s why we’re giving you a playlist of some of our favorite holiday travel songs. Not all are Christmas-themed -- in fact, we snuck in Hanukkah and Kwanzaa favorites -- and some are just universally good for travel. Most of these are available on Spotify; if you stream music there!   Driving Home for Christmas - Chris Rea Perfect - Ed Sheeran River -- Joni Mitchell Quiet Backdrop for Holiday Time - Night Time Jazz Moods Everybody Wants to Rule The World - Tears For Fears Skating - Vince Guaraldi Trio Dreidel Dreidel - Meshugga Beach Party This Christmas - Donny Hathaway ... read more

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Our Five Favorite Road Trips Within 100 Miles of Seattle

Our Five Favorite Road Trips Within 100 Miles of Seattle

Photo by Steven Striegel on Unsplash   Ready to head out on a new adventure in the Subaru? Lucky for you, your Subaru is the perfect adventure vehicle due to all-wheel drive, comfy seating, lots of cargo space, and excellent fuel economy.   Now is also the ideal time to start planning your summer road trip. Here are a few incredible destinations that are within 100 miles of Seattle:    If you’re looking for a lovely beach to get away to, Birch Bay State Park is an excellent, quiet option. The park is known for its peaceful and serene atmosphere. The park is usually not crowded, which allows for a very private feel. Here you can enjoy a nice walk along the beach, enjoy water activities in the warm water, camping, and other activities. There is so much to do here and lots to explore. One of Washington’s most beautiful ... read more

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Holiday Travel Tips & Tricks In The COVID Era

Holiday Travel Tips & Tricks In The COVID Era

Now that December is here, we can finally share some cheer as the holidays draw near. COVID19 has managed to ruin most of our family memories from this year in some way, from the loss of see our teams play, to not being able to go to church, to our kids missing out on trick-or-treating. If you’re like us, you are determined not to let COVID19 take away the joy of a holiday season. So we’re offering up some holiday travel tips & tricks in the COVID Era. Get Organized In Advance - The first step in every battle is to count the steps to the battlefield. Mapping out everything you want to do, and creating lists, will save you the risk of being out shopping and trying to remember everything you’re going to need. A good hour thinking the whole matter through will save dozens of trips later. For all the trips you take in mid to late December, use pre-planning to save yourself terrible moments where you needlessly risk an infection. If you’re taking a long trip to ... read more

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