With Valentine’s Day on coming up, couples in love are searching for that perfect gift for their respective significant other. A romantic trip for 2 just might be on your itinerary, so here are some tips to keep the romance alive during a couples vacation because, lets face it, everyone has their rough patches – even on a trip to paradise.
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Maintain Realistic Expectations
While the idea of hiking through snowy woods in cute Uggs and going back to a romantic cabin with a roaring fire sounds like the making of a perfect weekend, you have to realize it’s not going to be 100% perfect 100% of the time. You’ll get mud on those expensive boots and a critter might take issue with you burning the home he created in that pile of firewood. Make sure you enter the romantic trip with a realistic view and an positive attitude.
Give Your Spouse Some Space
Everyone needs their space and time. Being attached at the hip will get really old really fast. If your significant other excuses themselves for a bit, give them some alone time. This is especially true if you’re a couple with kids. That time alone will be coveted – couples trip or not.
Be Open to Ideas and Balance What You Want
A surprise trip is always a treat, but it’s important to make sure your partner is still into that Chicago trip even though it’s February and it is The Windy City. Perhaps that romantic trip to a cabin in the woods is no longer an interest after watching some scary movie. (Why is always a scary remote cabin?) Drop hints and check with your partner in a subtle way that they are still up for the trip idea.
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Split the Work
Lunking all the planning, organizing, navigating, packing, driving, and every other task onto one person will be taxing. Make sure you share the work of traveling, otherwise resentment could rear its ugly head.
Traveling with someone you love can strengthen a bond. Be open to new experiences and be willing to endure a few challenging moments to keep the romance alive during your couples vacation. Have a story about a trip gone wrong? Share your experiences in the comment section below!