Miles Arnone Provides Tips For Inexpensive Summer Road Trips

Online, July 16, 2012 (Newswire.com) - As Americans all reflect on feelings of national pride during the Independence Day-season, many promote the large size of the country and all that is has to offer. Those areas of appeal are what entice road trip travelers to embark on lengthy voyages across numerous states. But how are Americans supposed to take on this traditional journey with gas prices, hotels and dining impacting budgets? A recent article from ABC News answers these questions by observing the money-saving tactics of one road-bound family. Miles Arnone, a noted traveler, has also taken on the challenge of a road trip - by himself - and notes that the experience is one that is not worth passing up on.

The article tracks the spending tips offered by the San Francisco-based Graff family that have traveled extensively across American highways. Their journeys have brought them to California coasts, mountainous national parks and American landmarks on the East Coast. While carting a family across the country can seem like an expensive trip, the Graff's can do it for nearly $200 a day. Amy Graff, mother, notes that the family saves on taking advantage of early bird specials, late-comer discounts at amusement parks and modern roadside motels.

"Food is an important part of any vacation, so I agree with the Graff's decision to forego chain restaurants to explore local cuisine," comments Miles Arnone. The self-proclaimed foodie applauds the Graff's documented use of smartphone apps that point out recommended local restaurants. "Local food is not only cheaper, but it can often be more entertaining and hold significant insight into the area's culture."

As a college graduate, Arnone was so focused on the cultural-elements of road tripping that he opted to go on a journey from South Carolina to California on his own. Although his friends offered to ride passenger, Miles Arnone wanted to experience and interpret the cultural landmarks that America has to offer.

For this reason, Arnone agrees with the article's recommendation of checking out national parks. It notes that state parks are usually free, or close to it. "These places are not only cheap for the traveler, but they also offer a great way to witness the country's natural splendors that so many citizens aren't aware of," concludes Miles Arnone.

ABOUT:

Miles Arnone is a professional marketer who is also an expert traveler. His voyages across the United States have exposed him to the vast landscapes of the country and the many regional points of interest America has to offer. During his independent road trip from coast to coast, Miles Arnone was given a chance to experience the wonders of the Colorado Rockies, where he later decided to move to work at a local ski resort. Outside of America, Miles Arnone has traveled to Japan, Egypt and Mexico and plans to embark on several international journeys in the near future.