Are you Travel Compatible?

Presumably, you are getting married because you believe you are compatible as life partners. However, this doesn't necessarily ensure you are good as travel companions! In order to plan a successful honeymoon, it's important to identify where you are compatible and where you're not. This way you can focus on the things you both enjoy, while mitigating your differences before they become an issue during your once-in-a-lifetime vacation. Let's look at just a few of the areas in which newly wedded couples often discover their travel differences.

Action vs. Peace & Quiet - What's your idea of nightlife? Tying one on while dancing the night away or sipping wine while gazing at the sea? As a couple, there's a decent chance you are reasonably similar in this regard since your social backgrounds probably played a role in how you met.

Shopping vs. Golf - Well, it is a little stereotypical, but she wants to explore the shops of the "old town," and he'd rather spend the morning on the links. Each of you can't stand the other activity. What to do?

Exotic vs. Mainstream - What if one of you wants to ride elephants in India, and the other prefers an all-inclusive resort in the Bahamas? Obviously two very different agendas!

Luxury vs. Frugality - Clearly your honeymoon budget has a say in the degree to which you choose one or the other, but for some, frugality or luxury can be a way of life.

Inactivity vs. Activity - A beach, a great book, and a hammock you say? Well, what if your significant other wants to snorkel, hike and sightsee, and finds nothing more boring than baking in the sun?

Cold vs. Warm Climates - This doesn't happen very often, as most couples prefer warm climes on their honeymoon, but it does come up occasionally. One's propensity for hot chocolate vs. the other's for Pina Coladas can have its issues.

Adventurous vs. Cautious - If your idea of a great afternoon includes a bit of wine touring, but your new spouse wants to go bungee jumping, well, maybe your respective adrenaline thresholds are a bit different.

While the above scenarios may seem extreme (or even humorous), they do happen and can cause stress on a honeymoon. To help guard against this and ensure your overall honeymoon travel compatibility, consider the following…

1) Make it a point to understand the various differences above, and talk about where you reside in the spectrum. Identify what you both feel is important, and strive for a honeymoon that plays to your joint desires and priorities.