my wife also HATES road trips so thats out anyway. i think shes got a phobia of riding in a car for long periods. Any more than about 30 minutes and her anxiety is thru the roof and she's panicking over every bump or swerve or sound. my two toddlers, love road trips. That trip i made to Carlisle with my son was probably the most enjoyable mini vacation I've had in 15 years. It was so peaceful and quiet. he was just taking it all in, especially the mountains and tunnels. and Semis, he loved the semis