Q: Keith, when people think about vacations, they often picture years of saving, big budgets, and planning months in advance. You don’t exactly agree with that, do you?

Keith: Not at all! Vacation doesn’t always have to be a five-year savings plan. Sometimes, you just want to get away for a weekend without draining your bank account. That’s the whole idea behind our new road trip tool—making spontaneous, affordable adventures possible.

Q: So tell us, how does this road trip tool actually work?

Keith: It’s super simple. You put in your starting city—your home base. Then you add your budget for gas or electric charging. That’s it. Our tool calculates exactly how far you can go for the weekend and shows you the experiences, attractions, and hidden gems waiting for you along the way. It takes the guesswork out of “How far can we get on this budget?” and replaces it with, “Look at all the cool stuff we can see!”

Q: That sounds perfect for people who want to travel without stressing over money. What’s your favorite part about using it yourself?

Keith:Honestly, the spontaneity. My family and I were staring down an uneventful weekend recently. We didn’t want to spend a lot, but we also didn’t want to just sit around doom-scrolling on our phones. We plugged our budget into AiBellHop’s road trip planner and—boom—instant trip idea.

And here’s the kicker: if you’re from Wisconsin, you know the magic of a proper Wisconsin Old Fashioned. Our tool even suggested some local spots famous for their takes on that classic. So not only did we find a fun trip, but we got to sip a few legendary cocktails along the way.

Q: Final thought: if someone has 48 hours, a half-tank of gas, and no plan, what would you say to them?

Keith:I’d say: don’t waste that weekend. Plug your info into the AiBellHop road trip tool and see where it takes you. Sometimes the best memories aren’t from the trips you spend years planning—they’re from the ones you take on a whim.