The Task
Your job is to create a bicycling excursion on the web for young adults with their families with an average family being four people. You have one week and $2,000 (This is to include lodging and meals).
What is a bike excursion?
A bike excursion is a vacation that requires all of the traveling be done by bicycle. Some excursion are very expensive, while others are cheaper. There are very few excursions planned for the family. Most of the excursions available on the web are for adults. Here are some websites that are great examples of excursions for adults.
Vacation Bicycling- This website offers cheap vacations for numerous different areas. Each excursion is detailed on daily activities and the user should understand what exactly is expected of them during this trip.
Bicycling Vacations - Do you want to get out of the U.S.? This website offers bicycling vacations around the world. Prices and destinations are offered in this website.
Are you ready to create your own bicycling excursion?
This webquest will guide you in creating a webpage for your bicycling excursion. Just remember, what you post on the web will be seen by everyone. Follow all of the steps in order. It is important that you gather information on taking bicycling trips. Some questions to ponder while you research:
How long should we be on the road? (Miles per day covered)
How do I find hotel accomodations?
How will our luggage get from place to place?
How do I find restaraunts in the area?
What if there is an emergency while we are on the road?
What scenic stops are along the way?
What should I know about bicycle safety? How do I find more information on bicycle safety?
Background Research - If there is an area you are interested in traveling, gather relevant information. The more you know, the better prepared you are.