OUTLINE OF CHAPTERS

Introduction

SECTION 1 - THE PLAN

Chapter 1 You Too Can Make This Happen
* make it your own trip * the dream vs reality * small trips vs one big trip * be a kid again * just do it

Chapter 2 Financing your Dream
* financing the trip * building a budget * family obligations * houses and cars * managing investments * planning a trip home * ongoing expenses

Chapter 3 Deciding to Go
* breaking the news * building support * what about the pets * getting along * missing things at home * picking your traveling home * children & grandchildren

Chapter 4 Planning the Route
* you can't do it all * picking a theme * don't over plan * breadth vs depth * maps, books and the internet * friends along the way

Chapter 5 Getting Ready to Go
* the lists * learning to navigate * discount clubs * nailing down the details * insurance * legal things * banking, bills, & mail * packing the vehicle * luxuries * emergency info * personal things (haircuts, prescriptions, etc.) * saying goodbye

Chapter 6 Staying in Touch
* electronic gizmos * email & internet * postcards & other mail * gifts * journals * teaching along the way

Chapter 7 Making Decisions Along the Way
* where to eat & sleep * visitor centers * what to see * filling the drive time * shopping on the road * taking care of your vehicle * souvenirs

Chapter 8 Handling Emergencies
* medical * vehicle breakdowns * accidents * problems at home *safety

Chapter 9 Coming Home - Getting Back in the Swing of Things
* don't rush * mental preparation * over committing * taking time to reflect * putting your life back together * what next?

SECTION 2 - THE TRIP

Chapter 10 Our Trip Should Not Be Your Trip
Ideas and fun reading to inspire your personal journey

Chapter 11 The Sweet Smell Of Summer
Travelling through the Northwest and the Northern Central States

Chapter 12 There's Nothing Like New England In The Fall
Making our way on through the Mid Central States and on into New England

Chapter 13 Winter Comes Along The Eastern Seaboard
Through the Mid-Atlantic States and into The South and Southeast

Chapter 14 Spring Has Sprung In The Desert Southwest
Driving the Great Plains States, the Deserts and the Rockies towards home

Appendices
Marketing Materials
Motel rate chart
Necessities for a year on the Road
Bibliography of resources we used
Itinerary