Originally Posted by Desirees
I want to take the kids to Florida during Thanksgiving, a beach somewhere, and thought St Augustine would be good...however I cannot find info anywhere for how the weather would be like. I am thinking of renting a beach house but do you think the weather will be usually too cold for being on the beach? If so, can anyone recommend any other beach. We live in Raleigh,NC and want to go somewhere within 10 hrs of driving...want to avoid flying with two small kids during Thanksgiving.
Any ideas would be appreciated.
Thanks,
D.
If you are driving I-95 through SC and GA during or near a holiday, you will need a TripTik and a CB radio.
When the traffic comes to a stop or you hear the truckers talking about a problem, get off at the next exit and listen to the truckers until you know what's going on and whether you need to take an alternative route to by-pass trouble. Reference the TripTik (or a good map) for the mile markers, because that's how truckers navigate.
This strategy can save you hours -- on a trip to FL in 2005 there were several problems and the CB saved me a whole day. Don't talk to the truckers or ask them any questions, just listen. For under $100 Radio Shack can set you up with a basic CB, a power adapter for the ciggy lighter, and a small antenna that works by induction through the glass. No wiring and no drilling, just make sure your wipers don't hit the antenna.