Taking Time to Plan the Route!

Taking a family road trip is fun, lots of fun! Whether it is to a favorite camping spot, or in the winter to get in some slope time, the journey is often the best part of the vacation. We thought we would provide some tips to help make the most of your time on the road. Enjoy, and let us know were you plan to travel next!

1. Google Maps is a good source for local events and attractions along the way.
2. Road Trippers is an excellent website to get the most out of your trip
3. Co-Pilot Live is a great mobile app for road trips, and has some excellent interactive features
4. GasBuddy is a mobile app that can help you save some cash along the way.
5. Open Table is a great way to find good restaurants in an unfamiliar area.

We hope your next road trip is the best one yet, and that these tips helped you get the ball rolling. Have fun and let us know where you visited!

Visit our service website as well before you hit the road and ensure that your vehicle is running at its best: http://www.hondaofgainesville.com/schedule-service-appointment.htm

Honda Has More Success at Baltimore Grand Prix

Honda and Honda Racing have had a large presence in the IZOD IndyCar Racing series for some time, and with current races prove why they are among the best to beat. Recently, at the Baltimore Grand Prix, Honda had three cars in the top-five, and eight in the top-20. This is a great result for all the drivers, and for Honda itself, which continues to remain dominant in the IndyCar series.

Currently Honda sits tied with Chevrolet for the Manufacturers' Championship, with eight wins to each of their names. In addition, Scott Dixon and Simon Pagenaud (both are Honda drivers) sit in second and third respectively for the overall points championship.

Stay tuned to the IndyCar series, and cheer on Honda as they move towards another wonderful season!

Check out our website to find a Honda vehicle that is right for you, and learn why Honda remains at the top of their game: http://www.hondaofgainesville.com/index.htm

Diana Nyad dodges sharks, swims 110 miles, and lands herself in the record books

Swimming 110 miles from Cuba to Key West, FL sounds hard enough within itself, even for a young-gun athlete. Add in the danger of sharks, dehydration, and the solitary nature of swimming in a vast ocean and the task becomes even more daunting.

This, however, did not phase Diana Nyad (64), who after 4 previous attempts has accomplished her goal of completing the swim without protective caging. She began on Saturday in the waters outside of Havana, Cuba and ended her journey two days later in Key West, Fl. Diana is the first person to complete the swim unaided by a protective shark cage, making the accomplishment that much more impressive. 

Diana is quoted by the New York Times as having said along the beach shortly after the swim, "I have three messages. One is we should never, ever give up. Two is you never are too old to chase your dreams. Three is it looks like a solitary sport, but it takes a team."

A big congratulations to Diana and all involved in the accomplishment. It is not often that one learns of a 64 year old who is doing the kind of activities that Diana is, and she is a true inspiration.

For more about the swim click here.

From the entire team at Honda of Gainesville, congratulations to Diana on her accomplishments!

Labor Daze Fest 2013 in Gainesville, FL

In honor of Labor Day 2013 the city of Gainesville will play host to the third annual Labor Daze Festival. The family friendly event offers local music, vendors, food, children’s activities, and is in honor of the workers of Gainesville.

Trisha Ingle, the event organizer, is quoted by The Gainesville Sun as saying, “This is by locals, for locals and about locals [..] We don't have anything like it that caters specifically to locals and the people that make this city run, the workers.”

This provides the perfect opportunity to get the family out of the house and celebrate along with the local population. Events such as this one drive the heart of a successful community, as it provides a singular forum for open discussion, and to celebrate recent successes.

Take part in the fun and drive the family out in your Honda vehicle to save on gas. Hope all goes well and that your enjoy the festivities.

For additional information, the following links may help:

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20110901/ARTICLES/110839963

https://www.facebook.com/events/192055634191981/

Enjoy the Great Outdoors With Your Honda

Looking to get out of the house and spend some quality time with your Honda?  Why not take a drive down one of Florida's best reserved natural, historical, and scenic regions?  Scenic US 441 Corridor along with SR 331 offer miles of country roads with beautiful lakes and prairies interspersed with rural homesteads.  Get out there and enjoy the beauty of our state in your Honda!

Visit www.HondaofGainesville.com for all of your Honda needs. 

Summer Storms May Pose Danger

Keep yourself and your family safe during those torrential summer downpours we are all-too familiar with.  Summer heat can warp and crack wiper blades making them less effective during unexpected storms.  Change out your wipers each summer to ensure that you will have the visibility you need to maneuver safely during summer storms.  Visit our website for all of your Honda needs.  

3 Reasons Honda is the coolest brand that goes beyond selling automobiles

Find your next vehicle on our Honda of  Gainesville website!

1. Honda Jet
2. Honda Marine
3. Honda Power Equipment

Pictured above, the HondaJet has room for the family, luggage, golf clubs, and even man’s best friends.