According to a recent travel survey conducted by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), travel patterns during November through January are among the busiest long-distance travel periods of the year. So in preparation for the upcoming holiday travels, consider the following:
- TRAVEL LIGHT: The biggest cost for most
holiday travelers on the road is fuel. Before you leave home, be sure your
engine is properly tuned, which can improve your gasoline mileage by four
percent, and properly inflating your tires, which can add an additional 3
percent in fuel economy improvement!* And make your money work for you
with payment options like the Shell Drive for FiveSM Card that provides cardholders the opportunity to save five cents per
gallon on all three grades of Shell Nitrogen Enriched Gasolines including
Shell V-Power or Shell Diesel. When Shell Drive for Five Cardholders purchase at least 45 gallons of Shell
Nitrogen Enriched Gasolines or Shell Diesel in a month, ongoing savings
benefits apply immediately to the first gallon up to 100 gallons!** Click here to
learn more or apply now: www.shell.us/driveforfive.
- MAP
IT OUT: Everyone knows that the shortest
distance between two points is a straight line. Consider taking the same
approach when mapping travel routes in an effort to avoid lengthy routes and
traffic jams by using an online source such as AAA’s TripTik Travel Planner, mobile map applications, and listening to your
local news or radio station for updated traffic reports. Being prepared can
save you time and money!
- EAT AND ROLL: Another big expense on the road
is food. Consider packing a cooler stocked full of sandwiches, fruit, snacks
and beverages to avoid making pricey stops at convenience stores or
restaurants. If you are going to eat out, look for local farmers markets that often have
a variety of food choices. They tend to be family friendly, too. To find one closest to the planned route,
visit: http://www.localfarmersmarket.net/.
- HAPPY TRAILS: If a family member is planning to
make the long drive home for the holidays, send them an early gift - one that
can be used during their travels. For example, consider giving the Shell
Holiday Gift Card which can be used to pay for items including Shell V-Power,
car washes, repair service or food and drinks. With more than 80 percent of all
Americans living within five miles of one of the 14,000-plus Shell-branded
locations coast-to-coast, having a Shell Holiday Gift Card can be an ideal
choice for drivers.
For more information about any one of the Shell Family of Cards, check out www.shell.us/cards.
*US Department of Energy, http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/maintain.shtml
**Total annual credit not to exceed $60.00.