As a REALTOR® on the move, your days are often packed with showings, client calls, and negotiation deadlines. But when it’s time to step away and recharge, your vacation should be just as strategic as your workweek. Whether you’re planning a family road trip or a solo retreat, these travel tips are designed with your lifestyle in mind so that you can disconnect, decompress, and come back ready to dominate your next deal. Here’s how your NAR member benefits at Hertz can connect you with the right tools for the journey:
1. Get creative
Just like a successful open house, a great trip starts with intentional engagement. Whether you're traveling with family, friends, or fellow agents, create a group challenge to add excitement. Round up your travel partners beforehand and decide on something you’d like to achieve together for a ’group challenge.’ How about a group selfie under the state’s welcome sign at each border you cross? Or, you could collect a natural souvenir in each place you visit such as rocks, shells, or leaves that you can take home and put on display.
If you’re foodies, then an itinerary to taste-test and create your own league tables of the best burger or ice cream joints along the way is a great plan. Whatever you decide, you’ll have a great group activity to focus on and plenty of memories to share for years to come.
2. Choose your ride wisely
You wouldn’t show a luxury property in a clunky vehicle, and your vacation car shouldn’t be an afterthought either. Need space for the kids, gear, and a cooler full of road snacks? A roomy SUV fits the bill. Heading out for a breezy beach break? Consider a convertible to enjoy the ride in style. Whatever your plans, NAR REALTOR Benefits® has partnered with Hertz to offer a range of vehicles at exclusive rental discounts to match your travel goals—and your professional taste.
3. Plan smart—but stay flexible
REALTORS® are masters of flexibility, and that same adaptability must be applied to your vacation plans. All the most popular attractions and destinations fill up quickly and some even require you to book in advance. So do your research and make all the necessary reservations before you hit the road if you want to be sure that you’ll be able to enjoy them. Also, take a good, long look at travel review sites to learn about lesser-known activities and spots along your route that you might otherwise miss.
That said, don’t over-schedule. Some of the best experiences come from unplanned detours. Leave room for spontaneity (weather, road diversions, and tired travelers can throw a wrench in your carefully-planned itinerary) and be ready to pivot when needed. Flexibility is your secret weapon, both in business and on the road.
4. Keep the kids entertained
Traveling with kids? Keep them engaged with activities they can enjoy on the move. Art supplies, building sets, and books can keep kids busy for hours, especially if you stash them out of sight a few weeks before the trip so they’re a big surprise when you do produce them.
Be sure to have plenty of tech options ready to go, too. Download movies or favorite episodes of TV shows onto their devices or pick an audio book you can all enjoy as a screen-free option for the whole family. And don’t forget to make a few road trip playlists for your own car karaoke!
Prevent backseat drama by making sure everyone has space. A larger vehicle not only keeps the peace, but it gives you that bit of quiet time to actually relax, or, for the workaholics, even brainstorm your next marketing campaign while cruising down the highway.
5. Organize your space
Little touches can make the difference between a calm, tidy car and complete chaos, especially if you’re traveling with children. Have a designated trash bag handy so you can quickly dispose of refuse at each fuel stop.
A simple shower caddy can help keep essentials like paper towels, wet wipes, and snacks within reach. Plus, packing a small bag with the things you know you’ll often need saves you from having to dig through your luggage at a highway rest stop to locate your phone charger.
Wherever you’re heading, Hertz is here to get you there—comfortably, stylishly, and with zero hassle.
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