How to Calculate the Cost of Gas for a Road Trip

It's easy to figure out how much the gas for the journey will cost with a few simple travel tricks. On Our Radar [For $25,000, This New Hotel Offers a 30-Day Sabbatical in the Galapagos]( Are you looking to escape and become one with nature? [Avoid Summer Airline Strikes by Planning Your European Trip Around These Dates]( Here's how to prepare for—or avoid—major flight delays and cancellations. [Iceland's Blue Lagoon vs. Sky Lagoon: I Visited Both—and Only One Blew Me Away]( The country's most recent addition is a game-changer. Destination of the Day Rio de Janeiro [Rio de Janeiro](, known as the "cidade maravilhosa" in Portuguese, offers [amazing beaches](, nightlife, and scenery–and it's likely that your trip will include some [combo of those three things](! Spend your days lounging on Ipanema Beach, caipirinha in hand, and [nights samba-ing away]( in Copacabana. You might also want to go up to Corcovado to see one of the New Seven Wonders of the World: the Christ the Redeemer statue. You can find virtually any kind of food in Rio de Janeiro, but [a few popular staples]( include pao de queijo and feijoada, Brazil's national dish. Most of Rio's tourist-friendly hotels are concentrated along the densely populated beachfront neighborhoods like Ipanema, Leblon, and Copacabana—but that's not all there is to this vibrant city. Venture further afield and discover [lesser-known areas]( like the bohemian, European-influenced Santa Teresa, or Urca, a low-key waterfront neighborhood in the shadow of Sugarloaf Mountain. Vacation Like a Pro If you want to visit Rio for Carnival (usually held in February or March), book your hotels and make your travel plans as far in advance as possible. [Laura Ratliff]( Senior Editorial Director Your Packing List Average Rio de Janeiro highs in July, August, and September are still in the upper 70s Fahrenheit, and days well into the 80s Fahrenheit are not uncommon. Most Brazilians run inside or under a roof when rain strikes, but if you don't want to be deterred from exploring on a wet winter day in Rio, pack [a good umbrella](. Additionally, you might pack a hoodie (or at least long sleeves) in case it gets chilly at night. Planning your trip around [Carnival](? Pack [a pair of flip-flops]( (assuming you don’t buy a pair of Havaianas at one of the iconic Brazilian brand’s Rio boutiques). You should also pack at least [a few swimsuits](, as well as [sunscreen]( and [a hat or two]( to protect against the sun. If you’re wanting to [Rio de Janeiro's various viewpoints]( (Morro dois Irmãos offers a great view of the beaches), pack [a good pair of sneakers or hiking boots](. Trending in Travel [How to Calculate the Cost of Gas for a Road Trip]( [These Travel Cribs Are Comfy, Portable, and Easy to Set Up]( [10 Trips You Should Plan Far in Advance]( Get Inspired Near the Eritrean border in [Ethiopia]( lies the Danakil Depression, the [hottest place on Earth]( in terms of year-round average temperatures. At over 330 feet below sea level, it’s also one of the lowest. The landscapes here are characterized by active volcanoes, colorful salt lakes, and bubbling sulfur springs—making the area inhospitable, otherworldly, and starkly beautiful. Got Any Tips? Have a travel tip or feedback on how we can improve? Send us a note at feedback@tripsavvy.com and you may just see it in a future newsletter! [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the TripSavvy newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please [click here](page=tripsavvy) A DOTDASH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY, 10005 © 2021 tripsavvy.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely [unsubscribe](.