Road warriors: Send your clients out onto the open road with a few of the country's most memorable driving tours. (Car Rentals).(Brief Article)

Travel Agent, March, 2002 by Olearchik, James

The best road trip is hard to define, and in a country as vast the U.S., the possibilities are just about endless. Whether your clients are looking to tour America, see some foliage, take a day trip or add on to a vacation, the open road can offer once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

Of course, a road trip is not your typical sell, but it is never a bad idea to expand your horizons and put in the extra effort to help design a trip for clients who want to see more of the country. And while it may take a bit longer, you'll win out in the end because you earn commissions on the car rentals, hotels and air fare (if your clients opt for the fly/drive option).

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