Spice up your travel plan

“Men are from Mars and women from Venus, with this established phenomena in mind I was trying to plan an ideal vacation with my husband. But as usual we disagreed.

While I loved being in a mountainous hill station, his inclination was beaches. Also while he wanted to take his parents along, I preferred my friends. As a result, we couldn’t decide on anything and it went nowhere. I feel since we disagree so much on our travel requirements, it is better to sit quietly at home rather than fighting throughout the trip,” confesses Maya Malhotra, a manager with a PR firm. 

Vacations are considered as one of the most effective weapons of re igniting the passion in your love life. However, the most ironical part is that holidays mean different things to men and women. If men expect thrilling adventure, women daydream about luxury, shopping and exotic locales. 

So here are a few tips to help you put your travel plan in place so that you can make the most of it…. 

Where to go & what to do? 

Addressing this question is often the most important part of planning a vacation. Most disagreements too crop from this area. Both of you might have a different idea of a perfect holiday, but it’s not that difficult to strike a balance. 

Mumbai-based, Amit Khanduri, an MNC employee says, “It was our first holiday together and I didn’t want to be unfair by forcing my choice on her. She loves beaches, sailing, picturesque and peaceful destinations, like all other girls. But I wanted to add a pinch of adventure to it. So I choose Kerala as our destination.” 

Amit and his better half loved the scenic beauty of Kerala where they even pampered themselves at luxurious hotels and spas. He adds, “Apart from this romantic ingredient, adventure was included in the holiday that made it all the more enthralling. Both of us love scuba diving and kayaking. I think this vacation was a perfect blend of our wish lists.” 

Travel Tip : Saghan Agarwal, CEO and Director Marketing, Travelmasti talks about the trend of adventure and romantic holidays. “There are certain destinations that do offer varied attractions to couples. For instance, Rishikesh, is quite popular for trekking, white water rafting, camping and other adventure sports. And at the same time it’s known for its world class spas. Similarily, resorts at Corbett offers one the ultimate luxury in the midst of a forest. It forms a wonderful destination for people looking forward to having a brush with wildlife. Goa and Kerala also fall into the same category. When you can have so much on your platter why settle for less?” says Agarwal. 

If travelling is a pain!
Everyone loves to take a break from their monotonous lives, but many people get goose bumps with the thoughts of driving through hilly terrains or having to undertake long and exhausting train travel. 

Savita Singh, a medical professional tells, “I love traveling by air as it’s comfy and fast, but my hubby is not so fond of the idea. He feels quite suffocated during flights. I forced him to try it on our last vacation, but he was regretting his decision later. Therefore, no international holidays for us, we only aim at destinations approachable by road or train. I think I don’t mind sacrificing this much for him, as more than the place, it’s gaining his undivided attention that matters more. For me, vacations are more about enjoying each other’s company and relishing even the simplest things in life.” 

Travel Tip : Dr Rachna Singh, a relationship expert says, “Rather than cribbing about you partner’s phobia, try to convince him/her and if it fails, look for a plan B. Either change the destination or the mode of transport. Seek medical help, as your partner might be suffering from a health problem. You should learn to focus more on your beloved than the destination you are visiting.”