"As I get up from the breakfast table and kiss my husband goodbye, I realize I need to hurry if I'm going to make my train. I'm not running off to a work meeting. We're on vacation in Paris and doing what we now do on every trip: exploring our destination separately. I'll be taking a guided walking tour by myself. I'm not sure what Bill's plans are, but I know he'll tell me about them later."
"Bill and I didn't set out to spend most of our waking hours apart when we travel, but after too many street-corner squabbles, rushed shop visits, and exchanges that ended in "I don't know, what do you want to do?", we wondered why we couldn't get along better when we traveled. We found our solution by accident about 10 years ago, when we arrived in Paris and learned that our hotel room was ready early."
"Bill opted to nap, so I spent a few hours exploring the city. Later on, after I told him about my discoveries, he shared the details of his day, which included sleeping, reading, working, and strolling into a liquor store that carried a remarkable collection of bourbons. Although my first instinct was to judge him for "wasting" a day in Paris, I reminded myself that vacation is about recharging in whatever way feels right."
A married couple created a travel rule to reduce conflicts and improve vacations: spend days exploring separately and reunite each evening for cocktails, dinner, and a full download. The practice originated after repeated travel arguments and a serendipitous morning in Paris when an early hotel room led one partner to nap while the other explored. Sharing the day's experiences revealed differing ways to recharge, from touring to reading or visiting a liquor store. The couple learned that independent daytime activities prevented squabbles, enhanced vacation satisfaction, and strengthened connection. Friends have tried and adopted the rule with positive results.
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