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10 relationship-saving travel tips
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Will your trip reveal that you're good travel buddies or sparring partners? Find out how to ensure your relationship survives the journey.
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By Jean Sorensen
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6. Whiners
Nothing is worse than being saddled with a grumbler. Constant complaining can lead to major arguments, which will ruin any vacation. Take up valid complaints with tour operators, hotels staff and travel agents. If involved with a grumbling partner whose attitude won't change, take a time out -- read a book by the pool, have a massage, or hit the soaker tub.
7. Accounts
This may seem like a small point, but check out and go over the bill together, so that you can equally and fairly divide any hotel charges billed to the room. This is not just a good travel practice that allows you to catch errors but it also ensures that one party is not feeling put upon.
8. Punctuality
Travelling with someone who is constantly late is frustrating. This is especially inconsiderate on tours -- a busload of tourists can be left waiting for one or two individuals. When you and your travel partner split up, be punctual at meeting time. Agree to leave a message for your companion at the hotel desk in case you're inadvertently delayed. Remember that it's your duty to not waste the other person's vacation time.
9. Appreciation
It's reassuring to travel with a trustworthy person who may help carry your bags or share the expense of a cab. These things can be taken for granted, but those who have flown solo know how helpful that extra pair of hands and eyes can be. Return courtesies such as taking photos of each other, treating each other to a drink, or watching each other's bags at the airport.
10. Post-arrival
After being in close quarters with someone -- and all of their annoying habits -- there's a sense of release that runs loose as the aircraft wheels touch down. But resist the urge to badmouth because when you've had a chance to cool down, you'll feel awful about revealing a friend's few annoyances -- and risk alienating that person who is in your vacation photos.
Happy travels!
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