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Traveling Together Makes Couples Stronger
May 9, 2020
Why Traveling Together Makes Couples Stronger
February is generally referred to as the month of love. While Valentine’s Day may remind you of the importance of spending time with the person you love, romance travel is one of the best ways to celebrate time together as a couple.
Couples plan and take romantic vacations all year long and many seek out the help of a travel agent to help coordinate the details of their desired vacation. Romance travel is as popular as family vacations and multi-generational trips because, like these, romantic travel empowers you to set aside your busy schedules and make time for each other. Romantic trips help you reconnect through shared experiences and spending quality time together, all while relaxing, having fun, and bonding.
SHARED EXPERIENCES
My husband and I not only love to experience life together, we love to experience travel together. Traveling provides the opportunity to see new places and try new things, so why not see and try those things with the one you love? What’s better than the excitement of enjoying memorable experiences together?
Snorkeling among colorful fish, taking a cooking class or touring an iconic site are just a few ways you can take a break from your routine while on vacation. In fact, excursions and tours are sometimes the favorite part/memory of the trip. So, the next time you’re on a couple’s vacation, be sure to add a couple of tours and excursions to your vacation package.
TRUE QUALITY TIME
Because life keeps us busy, it can sometimes be a challenge to set aside time to get chores done, not to mention embarking on a vacation together. One of the most exciting things about taking a couple’s vacation is having the chance to postpone all the To-Do Lists and spend quality time together. Whether it’s watching the waves crash into the shore or enjoying a five-course candlelit dinner on the beach, the moments you spend together create memories that are sure to last a lifetime.
RECONNECTING
When you vacation together, you get the chance to focus on each other and remind yourselves of why you fell in love in the first place. You can let the stress of work and other obligations fade away, while you reconnect with each other. When on vacation, there is no sense of time or obligation. You can sleep in, enjoy breakfast in bed and wake up feeling refreshed, ready to take on the day.
When considering where to vacation for the ultimate reconnection, an all-inclusive vacation is a great place to start. All-Inclusive resorts, where almost everything is included, makes a romantic vacation that much more special. You get to choose the activities, food, and schedule that you wish to enjoy and as an added touch, you are treated like royalty.
One brand of all-inclusive resorts that’s perfect for couples is “Sandals”. Sandals Resorts
are adults-only, which further cultivates an environment for enriching couple relationships. Talking about the ultimate five-star luxury experience…Sandals
is it!
BUILDING BONDS THROUGH TRAVELING
Traveling to a destination where you don’t know anyone is ideal for a romance vacation. It forces you to eliminate distractions and focus on the two of you. The purpose of a romance trip is to spend uninterrupted time with your significant other, celebrate past relationship accomplishments and create new relationship goals. The best romance trips are the ones where you enjoy quality time, exclusive of cell phones, emails, work obligations, etc.
Ultimately, romance travel provides the means to rekindle your relationship. It inspires romance and intimacy and can even spruce up your sex life. The time spent together can help sharpen your communication skills, allowing you both to communicate better. The connections you make are powerful and important and they help lay a solid foundation for a longer lasting relationship and many more happy years to come.
Should I or should I not purchase travel insurance? That is the popular question these days. Whenever you purchase plane tickets, cruise tickets, or book a hotel, you are usually asked if you want to purchase travel insurance. Due to the purchase of travel insurance being an additional cost, many travelers usually opt out of it. It is often thought of as an unnecessary add-on like extended warranties and generally considered not worth it.
When planning a client's trip, we always consider all the information given to us for a full personalized experience. This includes a client's budget. Every attempt is made to operate within the limits of the budget and still provide an amazing and unforgettable experience. But, it's a proven fact that a super tight budget forces you to miss some great vacation experiences. The next time you are creating your vacation budget, consider some of these small and affordable upgrades that are sure to improve your all-around vacation experience.
Preparing for the unexpected is an important part of taking trips, and as a Travel Advisor, working hard to stay on top of situations that might affect your health and safety is an essential aspect of my job. Here are 3 travel preparation recommendations.
According to the State Department, the passport application process is taking more than four months (18 weeks), and “expedited” service may only shorten the wait to three months. This means that passport processing times are three times as long as the average wait time prior to the pandemic. The State Department website indicates the dramatic delays are the result of COVID-related issues…not to mention the drastic uptick in travel which is causing a high demand for passports. If you need to renew your passports immediately, unfortunately you are no longer able to book last-minute appointments online. The State Department announced this change on July 22nd, 2021. For emergency appointments, you can refer to the table on the “ Get It Fast ” passport section of the State Department’s website.
Demand for future travel is increasing and will likely outpace supply, even as more options reopen. One of the most important preparations for future travel is ensuring you have the appropriate travel ID. You don’t want to arrive at the airport for your long-awaited vacation, only to be denied boarding because of an identification issue! Now is the time to make sure your identification documents are ready. The COVID-19 pandemic is causing delays in passport processing. Standard processing for new and renewal applications is currently 10-12 weeks, or 4-6 weeks if paying an additional $60 expedite fee.* Even flying to U.S. destinations, you need to be ready for the new REAL ID requirements going into effect on October 1, 2021. What should you know about getting your IDs ready to travel? I’ve highlighted a few key points.
Road trips are back at the top of travel lists, as more people opt to explore the United States. For couples, taking a road trip together offers a chance to reconnect and make new memories together. If you’re a honeymooner, celebrating your anniversary, or first-time travel partners who are considering a road trip, here are some ideas to help you find romance on the road. As a romance specialist and one who loves and values romance in my personal life, I have tested all of these. Navigating Together On a road trip, navigating is part of the fun. Tracing the route, taking an impromptu detour to see a roadside attraction, and refueling at a locally-owned diner, are reminders that the journey is as important as the destination. My husband and I took a road trip to visit family and on the return trip, we mapped out a route to make a stop in Mississippi to celebrate our anniversary. We ate at local restaurants and checked out a few attractions. Oh, you didn’t think I was going to skip out on the beach did you? Yes, we spent a little time on the beach, enjoying the amazing views and sunsets.
It’s no secret that we are dreaming about our next vacation. For many of us, 2020 meant delays and/or cancellations of our long-awaited vacations. After the stressful and challenging year, we’ve all been through…we need a change of scenery. With a percentage of next year’s vacations already in the books, the year’s travel trends and must-visit destinations are starting to emerge. Whether they are barbecue enthusiasts or book lovers, the below lists of locations, near and far from home, are a perfect starting place for 2021 vacation inspiration!
Turmoil, challenges and stress…nothing could more accurately sum up 2020 than this. Canceled events, working from home while homeschooling, higher health risks for going out in public, job loss, etc. are all reasons why 2020 has been extremely stressful. All the stress has taken a toll on our mental health. With all the turbulence this year has brought, travelers are focusing on ways to enhance their wellbeing. This includes physical, mental and spiritual wellness.
Though travel to Europe is on hold for the moment, we know that many travelers are eager to visit its cities again. Thinking about the experiences of European travel will help you look ahead and inspire your future vacation. Those of us with a passion for travel often daydream about the cities and places we want to visit someday. And in these daydreams, we think about the person we love most and traveling the world with them. For couples who dream of checking off destinations around the world together, there’s a way to see and do more with your vacation time: take a river cruise! River cruising is one of the best ways to visit multiple cities without the stress of travel days, unpacking and repacking, or getting lost trying to find your hotel. From panoramic suites, themed excursions, and incredible itineraries, river cruising is the ideal vacation for couples looking for a romantic trip through Europe and beyond.
Travel is one of the fastest growing industries. Stay organized and prepared with the following travel apps. Mobile Passport - Allows you to upload your passport and fill out customs forms on your phone to speed you through U.S. Customs and Border Protection at 30+ airports and cruise ports. PackPoint – alleviates the stress associated with packing. Advises you of what to wear based on where you’re going, length of your stay, projected weather and activities you’re planning. Waze - Live maps include voice-guided navigation to easily guide you. You get community-based data on traffic jams and other information so that you can find points of interest like the cheapest gas stations and the fastest routes to your destination. Trail Wallet – A tool that allows you to organize and track your travel expenses.
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