<human>:  What are the best ways to plan a road trip?
<bot>: The best ways to plan a road trip are to research the route ahead of time and plan out the stops you'd like to make along the way; decide if you'll buy snacks and meals ahead of time or stick to take-out stops; divide your time between activities and the open road; and make sure that getting there is more than half the fun by allowing plenty of time to take breaks and explore. Finally, don't forget to budget for the trip and to allocate adequate time for sleeping and rest!