Romantic breaks... or are they?

Reducing the pressure
Don't start your romantic break off on a sour note. If you're always organising the holiday admin, you could feel like the 'mum' in the relationship - not the sexiest start to a romantic break. Get your partner involved, be it sorting out traveller's cheques, booking the rental car or cancelling newspapers. If you're always saving the money, set up a holiday kitty or joint account. If you've got kids, make sure you're both involved with their packing.

Of course, romantic breaks with that special one can be the most romantic time spent together so don't let the niggly stuff get in the way. For most, 'just the two of us' holidays are only ever a good thing.

'Couples' holidays are lovely and make you closer. It's nice sharing new countries with your partner and it's something you'll always remember. I think sex is great too, in the afternoons, you know, when you've been sunbathing all morning and decide to go for a lie down... I can honestly say I've never had a bad holiday with a boyfriend. I think you do run out of things to say if you're on a two-week holiday sometimes, but meeting new people is great.'
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So talk beforehand and see the difference. Before you know it, you'll be enjoying midnight beach walks and lazy afternoons together.

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