A truly great road trip requires some balance. You need a playlist split between grand, open-highway ballads and mellow, contemplative tunes; a route that passes by giant balls of twine and beautiful scenery; and plenty of breaks from Dad's endless rendition of “99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall.” Let us help. We’ve compiled our experts’ top tips for planning a road trip, whether you’re figuring out where to go (Wisconsin -- it’s not as cold as you think), hitting the road solo, or budgeting for a big RV purchase. Are we there yet? | 
