GL: Trip information

[Lawrence Zeitlin]

On Aug 18, 2008, at 12:00 AM, Larry Z wrote:

> The fact
> that my wife and I still speak to each other is probably due to our
> resolve to spend at least one night a week in a shore side motel,
> eating a good meal, and taking lengthy hot showers.


I received several off list questions about how we identified good  
motels and restaurants on the Loop. The answer was really quite  
simple. We requested an AAA TripTik showing all the towns along each  
stretch of the Loop. Since most towns in the Eastern half of the US  
were established adjacent to, or within a short distance of navigable  
waterways, the TripTik is a very useful guide. This is particularly  
true about the Hudson Valley, the Erie Canal, the ICW and Chesapeake  
Bay. AAA recommendations are updated annually and list motels and  
eateries within each community. Additionally they provide information  
about local attractions and events. Many of the motels are located  
along the waterway and some provide boat dockage for no charge if you  
rent a room.

If you are an AAA member or a member of one of their associated motor  
clubs, simply plot out a make believe driving route along a roadway  
bordering the waterway. Then ask for the full driving trip information  
package. You will receive a box loaded with maps, guidebooks, and a  
TripTik showing a  mile by mile guide. You can also do it on the  
internet at <www.AAA.com>. This service alone is worth the nominal AAA  
membership fee.

Larry Z