Despite what you’ve seen in slapstick travel flicks, not every memorable automobile adventure needs to be an epic Twitter tale-turned-movie or end at the bottom of a canyon. A last-minute road trip is just one way to make the most out of summer’s final days, especially as many safety-minded travelers aren’t yet ready to hop back on an airplane during the pandemic. And with the ongoing rental car shortage, hopping in your own ride might be the most convenient way to take a spur-of-the-moment vacation before returning to school or work.
If you’re thinking of traveling amid the coronavirus, you’re not the only one. A poll by Harvest Hosts recently found that more than 75 percent of American respondents — including many newly-minted remote workers — plan to travel more in 2021, though over half say they’re hesitant to stay at hotels, and about 20 percent…
