On any family adventure, a day or two of motorbike, bicycle,
or car rental can provide a real treat without breaking the budget. Keep some money in reserve for just such an
occasion when the time seems right: perhaps a day spent exploring an island by
bicycle or an excursion up into the mountains with motorbikes or a trip through
the countryside by car. We've tried
renting all three and found each lends its own element of excitement to a trip.
MOTORBIKES
Not surprisingly, this is the most popular with
children. Infinitely more exciting than
car travel and faster than bicycles, motorbikes are sure to be a success. Rentals are available all over the world,
particularly in places like Europe and warm climates where this is a common
mode of transportation.
If you have never ridden one, take a test drive first before
carrying a child as passenger. My family
will never forget the first time I ventured forth on one in Greece, terrorizing
drivers and scattering pedestrians as I roared up sidewalks, careened around
blind corners and drove the wrong way down one-way streets, all while trying to
find the brake. Children can ride as
passengers either on the back or in front.
Try sitting little ones (6 and under) up front where you can keep an eye
on them and they won't fall asleep. With
their hands on the handlebars alongside yours, they'll think they are the ones
doing the driving, a guaranteed way to ensure they behave like models of
perfection. Ask for helmets for
everyone. They may be a little large on
your children, but they're better than nothing.
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