Traveling as a couple is one of those moments you can look back to when times get rough. This is an opportunity to know more about your partner.
Plan the trip together. Insist that your partner join you in planning the trip. Because most likely, when the situations get rough, one would say, we should have done it this way. Too bad, it has already happened. And now the blame is all on your shoulders, seems like, for planning the trip the wrong way. This is so you could include each of your suggestions and align the itinerary so that activities are those that interest both of you, or if not, at least fairly divided. You get to go to the beach, and he gets to climb popular peaks in the area.
Enough with surprises. You cannot afford to go on a vacation every time, so it is best that you plan everything to minimize inconveniences.
Meet halfway. You cannot incorporate activities that are interesting to you, and then disregard those that your partner are passionate about. You will have to give way, at one point, so you can arrive at a decision that is favorable to both of you. If they insist that you keep them company as they visit a friend living in the area, then he should be able to stand accompanying you while shopping for souvenir at a local antique shop. It works, the give and take way!
Overestimate the bad
Regardless how you plan, there are things that are beyond your control. Your flight may get delayed, or a snow storm may hit your destination. Before you set off on your journey, ensure that you have also checked the situations with the airlines as well in your destination – from airport transfers you are going to use, to contact person you have in attractions that you will visit and of course, to the place where you are staying. Do not let bumps ruin your trip. Deal with stress with a positive mind.
Look after each other.
You have no one other than yourself to trust except your partner. Protect each other by constantly reminding yourselves about important documents (not the essay papers at work) that you have, along with traffic rules or laws in the area you are visiting. Educate each other about traditions in the area.
Study your destination together.
It is only fitting that you talk through your travel plans together so you can also pack efficiently. There is no need to bring several cameras when one can serve your needs, but it would definitely help that you both have extra batteries.
The lighter your baggage, the easier it is to move around. So talk about what you
Give way for quiet moments.
Don’t fill your trip with everything physically daunting. It might sound cheesy, but you should as well find time to just relax and sit side by side. You need not even have to talk. The chase between time and activities you are supposed to get done may seem like a drag. Few quiet moments like will help keep you calm.
When you notice one is pissed, do not add any more fuel to the fire. Be the understanding guy in the team. Any fight can lead to the other packing bags, leaving earlier than expected, or continuing the rest of the trip solo. Don’t let that happen! That long bus ride or silent stargazing can turn out as among the highlights of your trip.
