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 must properly prepare for your journey. In this article, I’ll share four travel tips to get your vacation started on the right track and ensure your romantic getaway runs smoothly.
Tip #1: Be sure to make copies of your important documents. If you are using traveler’s checks, be sure to keep the copies with the serial numbers separate from the originals. It also wouldn’t hurt to email each other serial numbers, credit card numbers, and your passport number. That way, you can easily access your documents over the Internet in case your luggage or wallet is lost or stolen. You can access the Internet in almost all countries. You can also leave a copy in your safe deposit box or with a trusted family member.
Tip #2: Check the travel alerts for your destination country. These are usually published and updated by your country’s foreign travel department. It’s important to keep an eye on travel alerts to see if there are any health-related medical outbreaks or local political upheavals you should be aware of. Sometimes these alerts can delay your vacation. I had to visit the airport health department office before boarding my plane to leave Jamaica. At that time, they had a precautionary health alert.
Tip #3: Find out about customs in the country of your destination. It is also good to know how to say good morning, please and thank you in the language of the country you are visiting. Learn how to greet someone correctly. We tend to casual in the United States. In other countries, it is downright rude to address a stranger informally. If you respect the people of the country you are visiting and learn some of their customs, you will find that your response will be warm, friendly, and helpful.
Tip #4: Leave a copy of your itinerary with someone you trust at home. Be sure to inform them of any changes. In case of an emergency from them or from you, you want someone to be able to contact the authorities. They must 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 you book your vacation. Don’t wait until the last minute. Procrastination costs time, money, and unnecessary stress. Advance preparation makes the trip smooth and the vacation fun for both of you.