4 Travel Tips for Couples Traveling Abroad – Part 2

A romantic getaway is an exciting way to fan the flame of romance in any relationship. Before you can stroll hand-in-hand in the moonlight, you need to properly prepare for your trip. In this article, I’ll share four travel tips to get your vacation started on the right track to ensure your romantic getaway is smooth sailing.

Tip #1: Be sure to make copies of your important documents. If you’re using traveler’s checks make sure you keep the copies with the serial numbers separate from the originals. It also wouldn’t hurt to email the serial numbers, credit card numbers and your passport number to yourself. That way you can access the documents easily via the internet should your luggage or purse be lost or stolen. You can access the internet in almost every country. You can also leave a copy in your safety deposit box or with a trusted relative.

Tip #2: Check for travel alerts for your destination country. These are usually posted and updated by your country’s foreign travel department. It’s important to be aware of travel alerts to see if there are any health-related medical outbreaks or local political uprisings you need to be aware of. Sometimes these alerts can delay your vacation. I had to visit the airport health department office before I boarded my plane to leave Jamaica. At the time, they had a cautionary health alert.

Tip #3: Read up on the customs in the country of your destination. It also is good to know how to say good morning, please and thank you in the language of the country you are visiting. Learn how to properly greet someone. We tend to informal in the United States. In other countries, it is downright rude to address a stranger informally. If you respect the people in the country you’re visiting by learning a few of their customs, you’ll find that their response to you will be warm, friendly and helpful.

Tip #4: Leave a copy of your itinerary with someone you trust at home. Be sure to let them know of any changes. In case of an emergency on their end or your end, you want someone to be able to contact the authorities. They should know where you are or at least where you are supposed to be.

Keep your romantic getaway safe and fun by using these travel tips when booking your vacation. Don’t wait until the last-minute. Procrastination cost time, money and unnecessary stress. Advance preparation makes for a smooth trip and a fun vacation for you both.