Are you sure you aren't my father reincarnated. He would be 110 next month. If we didn't drive at least 500-600 miles per day he thought it was a lost day. We went from Banff to Lake Louise one day and he couldn't believe we only made 40 miles that day. I do remember the limited vacations since I was self-employed and alone in the office. I would just recommend a day of very little when you get to your destination to rest up and enjoy the rest. You can always rest up on the boss's money when you get back. (unless you are also self employed).