The great American road movie has inspired many people to discover parts of the country that would otherwise go unvisited. Influenced by such movies as Thelma and Louise and the beat generation book, On the Road, by Jack Kerouac, visitors to the US are enjoying retracing the steps of these classics with driving holidays across many states. Planning a trip is very important, taking into account the number of miles that the driver is prepared to cover each day. It is a good idea to pre-book accommodation before embarking on a road trip, whether it is a luxury hotel, camp site or rented holiday villa.

However, the US is renowned for its plentiful selection of motels along the main routes and highways and so it is possible to enjoy the freedom of the road, stopping off at accommodation along the way without pre-booking, depending on the location and time of year. Travelling during high season could mean dealing with congested roads and lack of hotel accommodation, but travelling out of season will reward the visitor with more choice. In Florida alone there are many routes to choose from. The Old Florida Heritage Highway is a 48 mile long trail which starts at Gainesville, passing through the Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, into the forested central Florida countryside and historic towns of Rochelle, Micanopy, Cross Creek and Evinston. Along Florida`s Space Coast is the Indian River Lagoon scenic highway, a 166 mile highway beginning at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and including the Kennedy Space Center.

Florida Keys scenic highway is 106 miles long and joins the mainland with Florida Keys, to the US`s southernmost point at Key West. South of Naples lies the Tamami Trail scenic highway, which crosses the unique sawgrass and tropical landscape of the Florida Everglades. There is access along this route to the Big Cypress National Preserve and the Everglades National Park. Pensacola Scenic Bluffs highway takes the visitor to the highest points along the state`s coastline, with an 11 mile long trail from Bayou Texer Bridge highway.

Choosing the right car for the selected itinerary is important. When making a selection, it is necessary to take into consideration the number of passen- gers as well as the amount of luggage to be transported. In addition, the type of terrain to be covered will determine what type of car to hire. The best type of vehicle for those smaller rural roads may be an off road 4 wheel drive. If the car is to be used for many hours each day, it is important to take passengers` comfort into consideration and a car with plenty of leg room will make the trip more enjoyable for everyone concerned.

There are flights from many major UK airports to Sanford Airport in Florida throughout the year. There are several car hire companies based at the airport, making it the ideal location to collect a rented vehicle. The best way to start a holiday is with Compare Car Hire.

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