A couple from Boston is psyched for their big drive--but with so many quirky sights on the way, what's the rush?
Katrina Krewe New Orleans, 504/329-7908, cleanno.org
Best Friends Animal Society 435/644-2001, bestfriends.org
Continental Club 1315 S. Congress Ave., Austin, 512/441-0202, continentalclub.com
Emo's 603 Red River, Austin, 512/477-3667, emosaustin.com
Yoga Yoga Austin, 512/490-1200, yogayoga.com, $16
Palo Duro Canyon State Park 806/488-2227, palodurocanyon.com
Santa Fe School of Cooking 116 W. San Francisco St., 505/983-4511, santafeschoolofcooking.com, $35
Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs 50 Los Baños Dr., Ojo Caliente, 800/222-9162, ojocalientespa.com, from $16
Shopping
Newsom's Old Mill Store 208 E. Main St., Princeton, 270/365-2482
Waterloo Records 600A N. Lamar, Austin, 512/474-2500
BookPeople 603 N. Lamar, Austin, 512/472-5050
Whole Foods Market 525 N. Lamar, Austin, 512/476-1206
Double Take 320 Aztec St., Santa Fe, 505/989-8886
How Was Your Trip?
"Europe was brilliant!" says Beth Hicken, pictured in Tuscany with Sara Murdock; we coached the two Idaho firefighters in November. "We followed your advice and remained flexible, and everything turned out practically perfect."
Note: This story was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.