Secrets to a successful couple's trip
5/12/202621 min
Going on vacation this summer with your significant other? Listen to this episode beforehand so you understand each other's expectations, dreams and goals for your getaway. And find out why alone time is an important part of every romantic trip.
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Marielle Segarra· Host0:23
You're listening to Life Kit [upbeat music] from NPR. Hey, it's Marielle. [upbeat music] Have you ever been on a trip with a partner and they wanted to spend the day one way, while you wanted to do something entirely different? They wanted to go to the art museum, and you wanted to wander around the old cobblestone streets, take photos, pop into cute shops and cafes. They wanted to go on a hike. You wanted to chill by the pool. They wanted to see the ancient ruins. You wanted to go on a food tour. The good news is you do not have to spend all of your time together on a couples trip.
Amelia Edelman1:01
What's the secret to a successful couples trip itinerary according to the experts? Build a balance of alone time and together time.
Marielle Segarra· Host1:08
This is travel journalist Amelia Edelman. Now, in the scenario I mentioned, one solution could be splitting up for the afternoon. They do the museum. You wander. Then you meet up for dinner. In another scenario where you both need a little alone time, but you don't mind being in the same space, you could try being alone together, both reading by the pool. The key, as always, is knowing