Do NOTbring up anything work related or
anything dealing with daily life as remember
this trip is a break from reality.
Traveling with your spouse also has the perks
of shared driving if you are on a road trip and
getting to lay on each others shoulders on a
plane which may be awkward if you were to try
with a stranger.
TIP: When choosing seats on a plane if you are
allowed that luxury, choose seats in the very
back of the plane as usually those fill up last
and that aisle of three may be all yours to share
between the two of you.
ManagingStress
The biggest thing that can ruin a trip between
spouses is fighting and many fights are simply
started by the stresses of traveling. Go into
every trip with an open mind and realize that
most of your best laid plans will probably not
go perfectly. Be ready for that plan B. Again, try
to remember back to when you were first
dating and were on your best behavior, there is
no excuse for not continuing that good
behavior. You are a team and no matter what
delays or change of plans may come your way
at least you will have each other.
TIP: Don?t try to cram too much into your daily
itinerary as things always take longer than
expected and trying to make it in time for
numerous reservations will only add stress.
Technology
Although technology has made traveling so
much incredibly easier through the use of GPS
car navigation instead of that large noisy map
64
THOSE WHO WANDER
which will never, despite your best efforts, be
folded back to its original state, remember that
your trip together should be an escape from
reality and not a time to conduct business or
talk with family. They can talk to you when you
get back.
Use of laptops and smart phones can be a
wealth of knowledge when it comes to finding
nearby attractions while traveling but limit
their use to aiding your travel alone.
TIP: Fight the urge to share your daily
happenings while traveling via Facebook,
Twitter, and blogs. Remember, the more time
you spend typing away, the less time you are
living your travels and you are only limiting the
stories you will have to share when you get
back.
Following these tips should aid in you both
having fond memories of your travels instead
of trying to find the number of your friend?s
divorce attorney! Take it from me, someone
who has met his wife on vacation, proposed to
her on vacation, and gotten married while on
vacation, that traveling with your spouse is not
only possible, but when done right is the most
rewarding aspect of your time away from
reality.
Being in exotic locations where there are no
hectic schedules will have you falling in love
with each other all over again and if you
decide to travel separately then just remember
that the same exotic fun location will still exist
for you both, only your spouse will be
substituted for Raul the pool boy or Mindy the
bartender, which may result in you not having
the option to travel with your current spouse
in the future!