Being born and raised in northern New Jersey, I'm all toofamiliar with summer road trips. Summer isn't complete withouttaking a trip "down the shore," as we like to say. We hop in thecar with family or friends and drive a few hours down to one of themany beaches along the coastline, ready to enjoy the sun, water andall the deep-fried goodness one can stomach on the boardwalk.

Of course, that's the nostalgic part of it. We fixate on thosemoments to forget about the countless hours wasted sitting intraffic, rising gas prices and the ever-increasing N.J. Parkwaytolls. And those cute little rental houses on Long Beach Island andquaint motels in Seaside Heights? Let's remember them that way andforget how overpriced they can be.

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