1. Smart cities
1.1. High-tech equipments
1.1.1. Easier accessibility
1.1.1.1. Bike rides
1.1.1.1.1. Cycle paths
1.1.1.1.2. Bicycle sharing systems
1.1.1.2. Public transports
1.1.1.3. Parking assistance
1.1.1.4. Special places for electric cars
1.1.1.4.1. Charging stations
1.1.1.5. No traffic
1.1.2. Safety
1.1.3. Easy access to internet: wifi spots
1.1.3.1. Take your bearings into the city: interactive maps
1.1.3.2. Reassure your family
1.1.3.3. Traduction tool
1.1.3.4. GPS
1.1.3.5. Stay connected
1.1.4. Digital service
1.1.4.1. Tourism & data: what kind of experiences ?
1.1.4.1.1. Intuitive
1.1.4.1.2. Personalised
1.1.4.1.3. Seamless
1.2. Eco-friendly alternatives
1.2.1. Less pollution
1.2.1.1. Green cities
1.2.1.1.1. More green spaces
1.2.1.2. Breath a less polluted air
1.2.1.3. Cleaner cities
1.2.1.3.1. Less rubbish
1.2.1.3.2. Sorting waste
1.3. Example of smart cities
1.3.1. Small villages
1.3.1.1. Bari (Rajasthan)
1.3.1.2. Lormes (France)
1.3.1.3. Comune di Ville d'Anaunia (Italie)
1.3.2. Mid-size cities
1.3.2.1. Belfort (France)
1.3.2.2. Luxembourg
1.3.2.3. Clermont-Ferrand (France)
1.3.3. Large smart cities
1.3.3.1. Singapour
1.3.3.2. Barcelona (Spain)
1.3.3.3. Seattle (USA)
2. How can you encourage them ?
2.1. Promises of
2.1.1. Safety
2.1.1.1. Reassure them about the security in smart cities
2.1.1.2. Debunk the myth of the dangerous and gloomy roads : smart cities connect areas !
2.1.2. a wonderful experience
2.1.3. road trips as the best way to travel
2.1.3.1. The car : the promise of an absolute freedom
2.1.3.2. Go everywhere you want to go
2.1.3.3. The satisfaction of travelling along long distances
2.1.4. New memories to make
2.1.4.1. Ask them to send you photos about their trip
2.1.4.2. Incite them to write a logbook during their trip
2.1.4.3. At the end of their trip, propose them to organise a projection of their best videos and photos and watch it with the whole family
2.1.5. the discovery of new countries and new cultures
2.2. Help them plan their trip
2.2.1. Roadmaps
2.2.1.1. Which road ?
2.2.1.2. Which itinerary ?
2.2.1.3. How can they find...
2.2.1.3.1. Gas station
2.2.1.3.2. Charging stations
2.2.1.3.3. Where they can spend the night
2.2.2. Blogs and social media
2.2.2.1. Advice about the cities
2.2.2.1.1. Which city ?
2.2.2.1.2. What do they need to visit in the city ? / Activities
2.2.2.1.3. Best spots ?
2.2.3. Social media
2.2.4. Make sure the pilot and the co-pilot agree with their position/role
2.2.5. Travel guides
2.3. Help them in the choice of the car
2.3.1. Share your experience with rental cars (if you have some)
2.3.2. If they keep the car, have it serviced + main checks
3. Road trips
3.1. Types of car
3.1.1. Caravan
3.1.1.1. Comfort
3.1.1.2. Space
3.1.1.3. No need to book an hotel or an apartment
3.1.2. Standard car
3.1.3. Collector's car
3.1.3.1. Total immersion in a culture, a place or a time
3.1.3.2. Need to pay attention
3.2. Types of cars carburetor
3.2.1. Diesel
3.2.2. Petrol
3.2.3. Electricity
3.3. Material comfort expectations
3.3.1. Low
3.3.1.1. shabby hotel
3.3.1.2. camping
3.3.1.2.1. tent
3.3.1.2.2. mobil home
3.3.1.2.3. sleep under the stars
3.3.2. Standard
3.3.2.1. hotel
3.3.2.2. apartment to rent
3.3.2.2.1. Airbnb
3.3.2.2.2. Vrbo
3.3.2.2.3. Homeaway
3.3.2.3. motel
3.3.3. High
3.3.3.1. charming hotel
3.3.3.2. Rent a villa or a luxury apartment
3.3.3.2.1. Rentavilla
3.3.3.2.2. Onefinestay
3.3.3.2.3. Lux-residence
3.3.3.2.4. Le collectionist
3.3.4. Optimal
3.3.4.1. luxury hotel
3.4. Car's disposition
3.4.1. Rent a car for the occasion
3.4.1.1. Europcar
3.4.1.2. Rentalcars
3.4.1.3. Hertz
3.4.1.4. Avis
3.4.1.5. Sixt
3.4.2. Keep your car
3.5. How can they find their way ?
3.5.1. A good mapping app
3.5.2. An offline map
3.5.3. GPS
3.5.4. A paper map
4. Target: Parents
4.1. Age
4.1.1. 35- 50 years old
4.1.1.1. Can worry about
4.1.1.1.1. Their kids
4.1.1.1.2. Their career
4.1.1.1.3. Leaving the house without surveillance
4.1.1.2. But do not especially need more confort or more security
4.1.2. 50- 60 years old
4.1.3. + 60 years old
4.1.3.1. Can make the most of their situation (retirement)
4.1.3.1.1. Their children have become adults
4.1.3.1.2. Free time (no time imperatives)
4.1.3.2. But they are more likely to worry about
4.1.3.2.1. Potential health issues
4.1.3.2.2. long journeys
4.1.3.2.3. Lack of comfort
4.2. Types of activities they can enjoy during a roadtrip
4.2.1. Beautiful panoramas
4.2.2. Feeling free, without imperatives
4.2.3. Speed
4.2.4. Stop whenever you want to make a stop