{"id":36222,"date":"2015-07-16T09:53:48","date_gmt":"2015-07-16T14:53:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=36222"},"modified":"2018-02-28T17:08:41","modified_gmt":"2018-02-28T23:08:41","slug":"survive-first-trip-couple","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2015\/07\/survive-first-trip-couple\/","title":{"rendered":"How to survive your first trip as a couple"},"content":{"rendered":"

This article originally appeared on HotelClub.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Ernest Hemingway said, \u201cNever go on trips with anyone you do not love.\u201d While you might not be in \u2018L word\u2019 territory just yet, a trip with your significant other is one that can either make or break your blossoming romance. Here are 10 tips to help survive your first trip traveling as a couple, to ensure your relationship remains intact all the way from take-off to touching back down on home soil.<\/p>\n

Related: These 6 all-inclusive resorts are some <\/a>of the Caribbean’s most romantic<\/a>.<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Avoid ‘hangry’ at all costs<\/strong><\/p>\n

When traveling, hunger induced rage or sulking is the most avoidable of potentially relationship-ending squabbles. Learn each other’s hunger warning signs, pack snacks if you\u2019re doing a full day\u2019s trekking around, and plan regular food stops. Adding cool restaurants and cafes into your travel itinerary is a great way to navigate a city.<\/p>\n

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2. Planner vs. passive<\/strong><\/p>\n

Is your partner an avid planner while you prefer madcap spontaneity? Risky.
\nAre you both hardcore organizers resistant to input from others? Potentially damning.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to find a balance in who plans what (unless you’re fortunate enough to be perfectly in simpatico) so you can hit an agreeable middle-ground between your individual interests while taking turns donning the captain\u2019s hat.<\/p>\n

Related: Go stress-free with these irresistibly romantic cruises.<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n

3. Space is essential<\/strong><\/p>\n

While the idea of traveling with your better half might invoke mental images of long sunset walks or passionate embraces in front of famous landmarks, the reality is that spending countless days in the company of a single person can drive even the most loved-up individual to the brink of insanity.<\/p>\n

Throw some \u201cme time\u201d into your itinerary – be it a day of solo exploring or simply booking accommodation with separate living and sleeping quarters so you\u2019re not on top of each other at all times – to avoid potential for personal space infractions. Plus, it’s fun to reunite with your loved one after a day away from each other, and help to fan the flames of romance throughout your trip.<\/p>\n

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4. Sort your budget before you bon voyage<\/strong><\/p>\n

Roughly map out the spending budget for daily expenses like food, transport, admission prices and so on, and how you’ll be\u00a0paying throughout the trip. A good way to avoid any finance-related arguments down the track is just split everything down the middle. However, when it comes to shopping for personal souvenirs (art, clothing, fine wine, etc) it’s every man or woman for his or herself. You can always hide the receipts…<\/p>\n

5. This time, it\u2019s personal<\/strong><\/p>\n

From stomach bugs to seismic episodes of travel rage, prepare to see your partner at their absolute worst when traveling abroad. You might be known for having Zen levels of patience, but a 14-hour flight followed by lengthy stint in the customs line only to be met with a \u201cbooking issue\u201d at your hotel would make even Gandhi want to throw a hissy fit. Be patient and don\u2019t sweat the small stuff, sweaty.<\/p>\n

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6. If you don\u2019t walk at the same pace as your partner, your relationship is doomed<\/strong><\/p>\n

Maybe opt for a cycling tour. Or a cruise.<\/p>\n

7. Mapping out trouble<\/strong><\/p>\n

Too many cooks spoil the broth, and too many map-readers has the potential to catastrophically destroy your trip. Take turns at being the guide to avoid quibbles at crossroads – and if one of you is a regular Christopher Columbus behind the compass, while the other can barely navigate their way out of the hotel lobby, it\u2019s best to save face and leave the map-managing to the former.<\/p>\n

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8. Enhance the romance<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s exciting to see how far you can stretch your money on an overseas trip (the breakfast buffet doubles as a DIY sandwich-making station for lunch? Somebody pass the cling wrap!), but it pays to fork out a little extra cash on a classy hotel stay or restaurant a few times during your journey to keep the romance flowing.<\/p>\n

9. Cabin failure<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the hardest parts of the journey happens before you even reach your destination. Yes, the flying portion of your trip is where you\u2019ll be physically closestwith your partner (and about 150 complete strangers) for the longest period of time – so remember, you don’t necessarily have to sit next to each other on the plane, and it\u2019s okay to both request an aisle seat when flying non-stop from LA to Australia. Sometimes comfort and armrest space is more important for your mutual sanity and tolerance levels.<\/p>\n

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10. Test the waters<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sure, your love for each other is strong and true – but the trials and tribulations of travel can test even the most solidified relationships. Before you book that three month-long overseas jaunt with your honey, try a weekendaway to see if you\u2019re a good travel fit and go from there.<\/p>\n

All images: Unsplash<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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