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It may be the first time that you are travelling with bae and this may just be the make or break step in the relationship. Can you actually stand each other for a few days or a whole week? Or maybe you have actually been on holiday together and you are seeking redemption in a new trip?
Here are top tips for planning the perfect baecation this year:
Ascertain their travel style
If you are a certified nature loving nomad and your partner is used to city lights and skyscrapers, there is a clear disconnect. To enjoy a holiday together, there will have to be some level of compromise from both of you while trying to soak up each other’s positive holiday vibes.
Research your holiday destination
It is very important to travel to a location that has been mutually agreed to visit. It will be a shame if one person is super chuffed about being on holiday and the other isn’t.
Discuss budget and spending
Your holiday destination, length of holiday, food, accommodation and entertainment all dictate what kind of budget you should have for a holiday. Expectations on spending should be set way ahead of planning the budget so that each partner knows what activities and how much they will be responsible for. Be responsible while planning this baecation because returning to Lagos with an empty wallet is a recipe for disaster.
Spend time together before vacation
How do you know you are actually ready to go on vacation with your significant other? This may actually ruin the relationship if you don’t know the person you are in a relationship with. Go on more dates and find out more about each other’s personality before flying away into emotional oblivion.
Avoid a tight schedule
Aim to do a maximum of one or two activities every day but have a day for chilling by the poolside or enjoying each other’s company by the beach. It’s important to build experiences with each other but also vital to actually rest on holiday.
Take a chill pill
Try not to be scared about sharing a toilet or being in the same space as bae for too long. Let’s face it, everyone will have a magic moment in the loo at some point. Be prepared to take showers right after and make sure your feminine hygiene is not compromised during this trip.
Have you gone on holiday with your significant other before? Did it make or mar the relationship? Remember to have fun while being responsible; balance is key!