Samantha Brown's Places to Love

Part of the fun of road tripping Route 66 is figuring out where to stay. Just imagine driving all day and pulling up to a cool motel with a bright neon sign advertising a room vacancy. Or maybe it’s a historic inn with stories that predate Mother Road herself. Either way, as a big fan of unique hotels (if you know, you know ;)), I very much loved learning about the cool place...

Think of it like downsizing but for travel so, you know, townsizing! This trend is all about choosing to visit small towns and communities over big cities. Think cozier vibes and much easier trip planning. Kind of like a Hallmark movie come to life.

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I always say seven days out from a trip is the most crucial when it comes to making or breaking your trip. It’s close enough that you can start doing things like checking the weather and packing, but it’s far enough away that if you discover any issues or mistakes, you have time to fix them.

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One of the most important things when planning your Mother Road trip is figuring out where to eat! There are so many restaurants with hands-on owners who love where they live and a story to tell – they really make the highway special. Below are some fanta...