Ever found yourself at odds with your travel partner? For many of us, experiencing new locations is so much better when loved ones experience it with us. However, our different personalities and interests – although they give our individuality – can cause conflicting opinions during a supposedly relaxing getaway. So, how can we ensure a conflict-free trip with our loved ones?

Destination Decision

One critical decision you and your travel partner should agree on is where you are going! Some people love the beach; others would happily trade it for a snowy destination. Some of us like taking in the architecture that comes with cities; others would rather take in the natural landscape of a rainforest.

We all have preferences when it comes to what makes the ideal vacation. When finding a travel partner, uncover what they are looking to get out of this trip. Ideally, it is someone seeking similar experiences.

Be Willing to Compromise

When travelling with others, there will, undoubtedly, be times when interests are pointed in different directions. In these moments, remember why you travelled together in the first place—to create memories together! Be willing to compromise at times. Maybe you spend a morning experiencing an activity that your travel companion really likes and in the afternoon they participate in an activity of your choice.

This goes a long way to keeping the peace and making sure that everyone is getting a positive experience out of the vacation.

Respect Personal Space

Travelling together doesn’t mean that you have to experience every second of every day together. If there comes a point where one person wants to partake in an activity that the other doesn’t, consider splitting up. This solution allows both individuals to have their respective experiences. Engaging in activities apart from each other also give you an opportunity to reconnect later on – maybe over a nice meal – and take turns sharing the unique experiences you both had throughout the day.