It is both exciting and nerve-wracking to embark on a romantic trip with your partner for the first time, because there are always too many stresses and crises on your first couple holiday, and the anxiety is often doubled. If you have this kind of trouble, we have sorted out the golden rules you should follow for the first time traveling with your partner to help you make sure the entire journey is perfect and smooth.
1. Your first trip doesn't have to be too long
There is nothing worse than the first time you went on vacation and found that you were not as suitable as you thought you were. The worst thing is that when you find that you have to continue spending the next week together, it is too late to regret. Remember, don't let the holidays run over your head. Even if traveling to the other end of the world sounds so romantic, “but things that may happen on the way are not as beautiful as you think. For example, arranging a month on Amazon for a long march will basically be a disaster,” said Sarah Bannerman, editor of the professional travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler. Your first “wise journey” should be planning a short and sweet holiday so that you can relax and enjoy it. For example, choosing a romantic small town and spending a relaxing weekend will be a good holiday for couples.
2. Set a budget
Spending money is always a tricky topic, and since you two don’t have to pay the same salary, it would be a good idea to confirm each other’s budget before starting planning your trip, and it can also ensure that your expectations for travel are on the same line. I believe that none of you will hope that you should focus on each other during the time you should have focused on each other and you must also be distracted from worrying about your bank deposits. In addition, setting a budget is also the best way to understand how you communicate and coordinate with each other and how you can work financially in the future.
3. Let’s discuss what you want to get from this journey
Generally speaking, everyone has different ways to relax, so discussing the elements you really care about during the holidays before departure can also help determine your destination, and can also help select suitable accommodations, plan related activities, etc. “I'm not suggesting that you plan a very detailed itinerary, but you're never going to land in a foreign country and find out that you're looking forward to studying by the pool, but your partner wants to go hiking in the volcano,” said Sarah James, digital editor of Condé Nast Traveler. “So it is recommended that you figure out what you two like in advance and plan your itinerary based on the discussion results.”
4. Be willing to try new things
Although your ideas about the holidays may be different, it will be worth it to relax and expand your horizons and be willing to explore and try your partner. Because you never know whether you will find a common latest hobby. “I've never been interested in sports, but my partner is very sporty. While I'll never want to have a three-day bike trip or spend a whole day on a golf course, we found that watching live games with him was something we all enjoyed.” Sarah James shared with us, “One part of running a relationship is to find what we have in common with each other. You may find that the holiday activities you used to disdain, and just participate with the right person will suddenly become fun.”
