Who needs hotels when rest areas are just as good? One can park at a roadside rest stop, put on the parking brake, lock up the doors, and slumber. If one is lucky, perhaps he may even be able to sprawl out in the friendly confines of the backseat and try to stretch out (much simpler if Gary Coleman is the driver). Gone is the painful search for the correct hotel, the unnecessarily tight bed covers, the faint smell of smoke, and the brutal hum of the air conditioner. It's not worth the money. A rest stop is free. There are no perks, and one doesn't walk away disappointed because he wasn't expecting them anyhow. The sun, the world's shared alarm clock, rouses the sleeping soul and rejuventes her for another extended driving spurt. The driver is on the road in 90 seconds, having not missed a beat. They say that we get what we pay for. In the case of rest areas, it couldn't be more apt.
To all those who are fearful of the full exposure, buy a baseball bat. To those who enjoy the perks of continental breakfast, take a closer look at highway billboards. Hotels advertise free breakfast, not breakfast for paying customers only. A quick stop at a hotel for breakfast is a good use of resources...and a great money saving tip! To all those who want the creature comfort of home, why are you traveling anyway?
Rest areas: America's sleepaway special!
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