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The right travel partner can make or break a trip<\/a>. Between the realm of “take-no-prisoners” and “down-for-whatever” lies the perfect companion for wherever your vacation takes you. Here are 9 traits all awesome travel partners have.<\/p>\n

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1. A child-like enjoyment of every last little thing<\/strong>
\nNegativity has no place on the road, the high seas<\/a> or anywhere else traveled for pleasure. Being with someone who can\u2019t help but see beauty in everything is contagious. Taking pleasure in all the small moments, details and ephemera of your trip is what travel is all about. More than keeping track of travel logistics, a companion who keeps things light and positive makes everything about your vacation better.<\/p>\n

2. A Buddha-like acceptance of setbacks<\/strong>
\nMiss a flight? Hotel reservations canceled? Rains every day it\u2019s supposed to be 84\u00ba and sunny? It doesn\u2019t faze the perfect traveling companion. Whatever snafus and mistakes happen, a lip-curling freak-out never helps anything. Someone who rolls with the punches and has fun no matter what, carries the day every time.<\/p>\n

3. Can make you do things out of character<\/strong>
\nTo clarify, we\u2019re not talking about ending up on the wrong side of the law. But getting close isn\u2019t always a bad thing. Vacations are about saying \u201cyes\u201d and not \u201cno.\u201d You can say no to dancing on tables when you get home. For now, listen to your perfect travel companion when they ask, \u201cWhy not?\u201d Your answer should always begin with, \u201cWell, okay\u2026\u201d Your favorite memories in the future will thank you.<\/p>\n

Related: Are you two vacation compatible? Take this quiz to find out.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

4. Refuses to set foot in fast food places<\/strong>
\nIf you find yourself wondering, \u201cWhat do burgers and fries taste like in this country?\u201d you\u2019re doing it wrong. \u201cFast food\u201d is acceptable if it comes from a roadside stand, a hole-in-the-wall restaurant or a food cart. A perfect travel partner knows if there are arches, pigtails or kids’ toys, it\u2019s a no go.<\/p>\n

5. Can dead-lift at least 100 pounds<\/strong>
\nCabs get missed, connecting flights change terminals and rain cells can come from nowhere. At some point in your travels, you\u2019re going to need to move 75 pounds of luggage several hundred yards real quick. Failing that, there\u2019s dozens of other unexpected ways that this trait comes in handy on the road. The perfect travel companion can help you hustle.<\/p>\n

6. Isn\u2019t your conjoined twin<\/strong>
\nFor all the reasons you want the perfect travel partner, you don\u2019t want someone who\u2019s attached at the hip all the time. Sometimes you just want to go your own way, and that\u2019s okay. The best road companions can go it alone sometimes, and give you the space to explore, have fun or just relax on your own.<\/p>\n

Related: How to survive your first trip as a couple.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

7. Is a \u201cVacation Experience Stakeholder\u201d<\/strong>
\nEver travel with someone who\u2019s \u201ccool with whatever,\u201d then proceeds to criticize everything and complain? You need someone who has an opinion, and has the same things at stake as you\u2014that’s having a blast and making memories. It\u2019s no fun planning for two when someone constantly just defers to you. A perfect vacation<\/a> friend takes part in both the planning and the partying.<\/p>\n

8. Shares your concept of\u00a0 \u201ccheap\u201d or \u201cexpensive\u201d<\/strong>
\nWhether you\u2019re into seeing everything for nothing, or you\u2019re into having everything, period\u2014your partner has to be on the same page. The best traveling companions are as generous as you, or as thrifty. Nothing\u2019s worse than a compadre who doesn\u2019t pay their share, or wants to drag you to overpriced stuff. Conversely, it\u2019s also a drag when your partner doesn\u2019t want to spend like you. Either way, a great road partner is always on the same expense page as you.<\/p>\n

9. Could totally save your life, etc<\/strong>
\nIt isn\u2019t fun, but the truth is, emergencies happen during trips. The ideal companion could, if they had to, talk to police, medical staff or other officials if something happened to you. Even better if they speak a foreign language or two, could relay your medical history, know important contacts at home, or even help \u201cexplain things\u201d in order to de-escalate a situation. The perfect travel partner could be a lifesaver, literally.<\/p>\n

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