Into The Wild: Your First Trip Together

by John Meils

4. On the Agenda
Small concessions make a big difference.

“You’ve got to give and take,” says Jennifer Roberts, director of sales and marketing for VIP Honeymoon, who recounted a recent trip to Thailand where an elephant repeatedly spat in her mouth.

“My husband had to ride an elephant and had to do it with me to enjoy it.” That said, “Men tend to be very grateful and find it romantic if she does his stuff with him,” explains Goldsmith. To avoid tension, try to find things that you like in common and don’t be afraid to split up for a morning or an afternoon. That way, when you re-connect later you’ll have stories to share. Lastly, leave room for flexibility. The best stuff tends to be the most unexpected.