Make Your Next Road Trip An Enjoyable One

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Mid-Atlantic, Northeast and Ontario, Canada. The newest of these rest stops, the Delaware Welcome Center Hr a) 2 T + hI f By a puary: Hb il Tr Slat dining and retail opportunities at more than 100 highway service [aaa fa! ea a | | Ae ic on starting your trip and stop often. Stop at trusted locations, such as travel plazas managed by HMSHost. The companyoffers aeeeraiin (NAPSA)—To avoid drowsydriving, get a good night’s rest before New choices in dining, shopping and fueling are open and serv- Travel Plaza, is now open on Interstate 95, near Wilmington, ing motorists at the Delaware Welcome CenterTravel Plaza. offered at the light-filled travel roadblocks to a pleasant trip. Here Del. Among the delicious food plaza are Baja Fresh, an innovative blend of Southwestern and Mexican cuisine serving freshly prepared tacos and burritos; Brioche Dore, a French bakery and caf featuring sandwiches and salads; as well as Starbucks Coffee, Popeyes, Cinnabon, Car- vel, Famous Famiglia Pizza and Burger King. Travelers can also take advantage of tax-free shopping, with merchandise offered at four new retail shops. Z Market, an upscale convenience store, offers travel essentials, newspapers, maga- zines and gourmet prepackaged food to go. Postcards from Delaware, which sells products that highlight the state’s distinctive heritage and culture, joins Bijoux Terner and [Shades. Photographs of Delawareattractions and scenery, represent- ing every county of the state, grace the center’s interior walls. Wherever you go on your next road trip or family vacation, you may want to avoid some common are a few pointers on preventing breakdownsand driverfatigue: Do you need that? Make a list before packingthecar. Check yourtires and your tire pressure. Tires can lose pressure quickly, and proper inflation helps prevent blowouts. It also helps to improve fuel economy. Check your car’s fluids and wiper blades. Have youroil changed. Also, check the coolant/antifreeze mixture in your vehicle’s radiator. Inspect the wiper blades. Also, check the windshield washerfluid reservoir. Don’t forget your car’s battery. If it is more than three years old, have it tested at a certified automotive repair facility. e Prepare for roadside emergencies. Create a kit that contains a flashlight, flares and first-aid basics. Bring along jumper cables, a mat or blanket and some basic tools to help change a tire. Also, add some water and nonperishable food in case of a breakdown.