There are so many aspects that make up a great romantic getaway. The right destination and perfect resort are a great start to having an enjoyable trip; however the final piece depends on you as a couple. How you relate to each other on your trip will determine if your relationship will grow stronger and set the tone for your marriage, or cause you to have second thoughts. Here are a few tips that you and your new spouse should think about before you travel, in order to really make this the getaway of a lifetime!
1. Talk about What You Both Want
Your honeymoon may or may not be your first trip together, but if it is, you definitely need to make sure you talk to each other about your expectations. It is so important for both of you to a have as much agreement as possible as to what you are hoping to experience on your honeymoon or romantic getaway. Remember, you are trying to establish long-term bonds between you and build your relationship to last a lifetime.
2. Have a genuine friendship
No matter where you go, or what you do, you should make sure that you are friends with each other. If you truly enjoy each otherâs company, then you will probably get along and enjoy each other in just about any situation and you should have a great trip. If this is your situation, then congratulations, you are on the right track in your relationship. If this isnât quite the case, there is no need to panic; there are many things you can do to build your relationship and friendship. Donât force it however, if the more you get to know each other, the more incompatibility keeps coming up, and you may want to re-evaluate your relationship.
3. Pick a destination that is for both of you
No matter how good your friendship is, you are still two different people. You may love to lie on the beach and relax; he may want to go zip lining. You may want to go on a shopping excursion; he may want to play golf. Most of the time you will be doing everything together, so make a list of everything you both would like to do on your trip. Once you have your list, start to prioritize your list into must dos, really want to dos, and might dos. You will want to plan as many Must dos as possible. It is also a good idea to make sure that you have an opportunity to do some things on your own, if one of you changes your mind. Itâs ok! On our last vacation, I decided I wanted to go to the Spa for some extra pampering, while my husband went to the fitness center. (I think I got the better end of the deal) Making sure that both of you understand each otherâs needs on your trip is a key ingredient to a successful getaway.
4. The adventure together is always more important than where you go.
Always remember that traveling is about experiencing new sights and adventures together. From planning your honeymoon, navigating through the airport, smelling the tropical air and feeling the warmth of the tropical sun as you step off of the plane, to jumping on your king size bed together for the first time. No matter what destination you choose, relaxing and having fun with each other, is the most important part of having a trip of a lifetime. On my honeymoon with my hubby, we decided to go scuba diving. Little known to both of us, Lou got sea sick on the boat, and couldnât do much for a few hours. Even though we couldnât do a lot for the next few hours, we just stayed in the room and rested, and ended up having a great evening.
5. Have a Positive Attitude
As a travel agent, I work very hard to make sure all the details of your honeymoon, destination wedding, or romantic getaway are perfectly set for you to have the trip of a lifetime, it is rare to go on a getaway where every detail goes completely smooth and according to plan. Sometimes there are flight delays, bad weather, or other little things that can be a little off. How you respond to these inconveniences can make a big difference. You should always remind your selves that things can go wrong, and if they do, it is all part of the experience of traveling and working together. (Of course, if anyone of my clients has a problem, I would expect them to call me and hopefully I can fix it)
These tips are not just a great reference for couples who travel, but really, these tips are a great reference for all couples striving for a healthy relationship.
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