Cambria Suites Lobby

The main reason I started this blog, almost three years ago, was because I love to travel. I love to travel so much that I wanted to inspire others to fall in love with traveling. It’s not just that I love traveling (because I really don’t enjoy the point a to point b part unless it’s on a cruise) it’s the experiences you get to have once you are there. I absolutely love it when my friends and families travel because then I get to hear what they saw, ate and experienced as they recount their tale. It makes me feel like I was there with them.

Which is why I am really excited to be announcing a really fun weekend giveaway for my readers! It’s your turn to have the experiences to share! Cambria Suites (I stayed there once in San Antonio and loved it- read about it here), one of Choice Hotels new and modern brands, is graciously giving away a two-night stay AND a $100 dining voucher to one of Dotting The Map’s and DTM Baby’s readers (just to be clear only one prize is being given away but pooling entries from both sites).

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One of the best parts about road trips are all the snacks and treats you are totally validated in eating because you are on the road. Plus all the fast food stops you are bound to make along the way. In one of my previous posts, I mentioned a great way to save money on a trip is packing a picnic or stocking up on all your favorite snacks before you hit the road. This can save you quite a bundle as convenience store prices can sometimes double the price you pay at a grocery store. Plus you have the ability to pack along some healthy snacks as well.

Another awesome part of road trips are the games you play. The license plate game is a favorite, but also twenty questions, mad libs, and who could forget slug bug? It’s just enough fun to drive you crazy! I also like the notion of letting every passenger choose a random stop along your journey. You are bound to wind up at some random locations and see some cheesy touristy things along the way.

To celebrate Unofficial Road Trip Week I wanted to do my first ever giveaway on this blog. Memorial Weekend is coming up rapidly and I’m sure some of your plans include a road trip. I wanted to give away some of my favorite road trip treats to one lucky reader to enjoy. The giveaway includes: a bottle of Coke and Dr. Pepper, licorice, honey roasted peanuts, chocolate covered pretzels, two cans of Pringles, ranch sunflower seeds, and shocktarts and sweetarts (to help you stay awake). If you are interested in entering for a chance to win this fabulous giveaway leave a comment either with your future road trip plans, why you deserve this giveaway, or why you love this blog and your favorite post. I promise winners will be chosen fairly! I plan on picking a winner this Thursday morning (my birthday) so stay tuned!