Celeb News: RV-tripping Spain: Coastal campgrounds, classy caravans

Vacationing during Spain's touristy summer season doesn't have to mean overcrowded attractions or pricey hotels. Keep the crowds and high prices in the rearview mirror by renting a motorhome or RV (usually called camper vans or caravans in Europe) and experience Spain's scenic Mediterranean coast through seaside towns, ancient ruins, bucolic orchards and sprawling badlands. CAMPER VAN 101 Before embracing your inner Kerouac, if you're American you'll need to get an International Driving Permit from AAA, http://www.aaa.com/vacation/idpf.html , or the American Automobile Touring Alliance (AATA), http://aataidp.com/. It's issued in person or by mail and is valid for a year. For coastal routes, you can choose autopistas, toll roads denoted with the letters AP, or free motorways, generally called autovias, marked with the letter A. You can pay tolls by credit card or cash, but be warned that they add up. NOT YOUR PARENTS' RECREATIONAL VEHICLE You may have memorie...