Vacationing For Romance

Okay one of the biggest reasons we travel for the first time is for the sake of romance. We met someone online and they live in another city, state or even country.

You decide to take the relationship to the next level and meet face to face.

This is normal and is becoming more the norm every day. The internet has allowed us to date all over the world and with that comes the problem of the face to face meeting. Your plans for this could be a simple face to face meeting to test the waters or it could be to hook up for a week end. To set up an engagement or to actually get married.
There are also tours for singles so that they can meet others who seek long term relationships. Perhaps you are religious and those who share your faith in the way you believe it should be practiced live in countries other than your own. It is easier to go overseas to find a mate than to stay in your country.

The vacation as a way to meet someone face to face you have found online is a growth industry. Do not think that you are strange because the person you have fallen for lives thousands of miles away. It is okay. We need to figure out a way to get you there.

Do not get me wrong I do not think that you should rush into a trip without getting to know the person you are going to visit. I do not believe for a moment that you should allow the person that you are visiting to make the arrangements for your trip or to provide you housing while you are visiting. I say this because if you allow this then you will be allowing him or her to control your stay there. If things go wrong it will be much easier to pick up and walk away if you have booked your own trip. If you have booked your own hotel stay rather than staying with the person you are visiting.

There is also the romance tours. You book a general visit to a foreign country to meet members of the opposite sex. It is a popular thing to do. Many major cruise lines offer what are called singles cruises so that you can find romance.  Asia, Russia and South America are popular destinations for romance tours. Do not confuse romance tours with what are called sex tours. I am not recommending that your first trip abroad be a sex tour, which means you are traveling half way around the world with the sole purpose of hooking up with an exotic stranger. Sounds like a cool adventure, but it can end you up in jail or being treated with antibiotics.

Romance is the name of this game. Get to know the person you are going to visit before you plan your vacation. You can do this through emails, through chats and on Skype. Next decide ahead of time on the amount of time you will be spending there. This time limit gets you a natural out if you wish to leave and can be adjusted if you want to stay longer. The person you will be visiting will know ahead of time that you are going to be leaving on a set date. Last thought on the subject. It is good to take with you a wing man or woman. Someone to watch your back. Someone to give you sober advice just in case you get intoxicated by the new environment, the person you are with or drink.  You do not want to wake up married with four kids. Having someone near by to pull you back from the edge is something to really consider.

2020 UPDATE:

TRAVELING WITH YOUR PARTNER

Traveling with your partner is very different than traveling solo. Going on a vacation as a couple can be a great experience because you will create memories that bring you together. However, sharing a house, finances, and other things is different than traveling. Ergo, do not expect your vacation will always be smooth. Traveling can put a strain on your relationship because it entails numerous things, from planning, budgeting, researching, and agreeing on activities to engage in. The following tips will make your trip as a couple successful:


1.     Agree on behavioral tradeoffs
Before you embark on your journey, you should agree on a few things to avoid friction on the road. You can tolerate your partner’s annoying behavior at home, but while traveling, this can cause stress or significant differences. Whether it is cracking knuckles, foul language, nail-biting, or going overboard when ordering meals, you should agree on what to avoid to create good memories. However, it would be best if you traded something in exchange for their annoying habits. Remember, being courteous and being reasonable is essential to avoid starting your vacation on the wrong foot.


2.     Be ready to compromise
You will not agree on everything because we all have different preferences and tastes. Therefore, take turns to make all your travel decisions, even those involving little things like choosing a place to eat, the route to follow, or where to sleep. To make the right choices, make a list, and prioritize all the things you wish to accomplish and places to visit. As you take turns to decide on each of the activities/places/things, be ready to compromise. After all, you are going on a vacation to make each other happy, and everyone has to make sacrifices.


3.     Agree on travel standards
When traveling as a couple, you need to have the same travel personalities. It is not easy to decide where to stay for the night if you prefer a hostel-hop while your partner is willing to spend the night in a 5-star hotel! Agree on the type of accommodation and transport you are comfortable with. Agreeing on these standards helps you manage your budget with ease.


4.     Get enough nourishment and sleep
Traveling can have an effect on your health, especially when you change the time zone or spend most of the time outdoors. As a result, pack snacks to avoid skipping meals and get around 8 hours of sleep. Getting enough sleep will help you replenish your energy and stay active. Exploring for hours will cause hunger and exhaustion and eventually, irritability, which might affect your vacation.   


5.     Give yourself some extra time when planning
When planning for your vacation, give yourself some buffer time to ease the pressure. When you have limited time, you tend to rush, and this can cause stress and tension. Therefore, give yourself enough time to catch a train, have a meal, return the rental car, and perform other activities. Easing the pressure while traveling will help you and your spouse focus on each other positively.


6.     Carry enough money
Even though you will split travel expenses, you should carry enough cash to cater for your accommodation, transport, souvenir shopping, etc. To avoid running out of money, always round your numbers when budgeting. Additionally, you should carry your credit card just in case.


Traveling alone can be fun and straightforward. But to create fond memories with your partner, consider traveling together. You will have to plan, compromise, and agree on some things. However, in the long run, you will understand it was worth the effort.

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