Plan the pauses as well as the drive
Check access and parking before adding a viewpoint to the route. Give the driver room to concentrate rather than asking for sudden stops when a view appears. If a planned stop is unsuitable on arrival, continue to a suitable alternative.
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A scenic drive can still be enjoyable when one planned photo stop is skipped because there is no appropriate place to stop.
Road trips and day plans: the wider picture
A useful road trip plan combines a small number of worthwhile stops with time to park, walk and enjoy them. Treat route ideas as planning suggestions rather than promises about travel time, access or opening hours.
Check current destination information, navigation and weather before departure. Keep the rental return time in the plan and avoid leaving an ambitious stop until the final hours before a flight. For ferry trips, confirm vehicle permission with the rental provider separately from checking the ferry service. For boat excursions, plan where the rental car will stay while you are away from it.
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Does a viewpoint photograph mean there is permitted parking there?
No. Check the actual location and current signs.
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