Hey Reader

I leave in less than 12 hours and I'm still not packed.

I'm writing this with a mostly-empty suitcase open on my bed. We leave in 12 hours and I have not packed a single thing. Not one. There's a very real chance I'm about to throw random clothes into a bag at 5am and call it "packing light."

And yet, the trip is still happening. That's the part I want you to sit with for a second. Because every July there's this weird panic that creeps in, where you look at the calendar, realize school starts in a few weeks, and convince yourself summer is basically over... like there's some invisible door closing on any more trips.

I'm proof it's not. Being behind isn't the same as being out of time. If I can pull off a trip while running on zero packing progress the night before, you can absolutely pull off one more getaway before the buses start rolling again.

So here's your permission slip: it is not too late. You just need a plan that fits the time (and budget) you actually have left.
​
​A few ways to make it happen:

✅ Pick "drivable" over "dreamy"; a 2-3 hour radius trip beats a big trip you'll spend more time planning than living

✅ Look for last-minute deals — late-summer cancellations and off-peak weekday rates are still out there

✅ Keep the itinerary loose: one or two "must-dos" and let the rest be whatever the kids are into that day

✅ Use a tool that does the thinking for you. This is where Roadtrippers earns its keep for last-minute routes and stop ideas

Tonya

📍WHERE AM I THIS WEEK?

On our way to Michigan

This is our annual trip to the Great Lakes State. I'm ready for cooler weather and a slower pace, and some Lake Michigan time.

📖 WHAT I'M READING

I'm reading Nora Webster, set in Ireland, and I'm listening to A Fire Endless set in Scotland. I see a Celtic trip in my future?

💖 WHAT I'M LOVING

Weirdly, work right now. I've been plugging away at some goals and working well beyond my bedtime because I'm excited about what I ahve coming up. More to come. ;)

DEAL OF THE WEEK ​Roadtrippers is my go to travel planner, even when I'm flying into a destination. Right now, get 20% off all memberships for summer, now through August 1. Sign up for Roadtrippers App

600 1st Ave, Ste 330 PMB 92768, Seattle, WA 98104-2246
​Unsubscribe · Preferences​