Holiday Ideas That Will Make You Stronger as a Couple

Spending time together on a holiday is always a great way to strengthen a relationship. However, certain types of holidays offer more opportunities for this than others. They either throw you some unexpected challenges, which you have to solve as a team, or provide the right space and environment for meaningful bonding. If that’s what you’re looking for in your partnership, here are some excellent ideas.

Walking holidays

A walking holiday is exactly what the name suggests – a holiday where you simply walk long distances every day, using minimal or no other modes of transport. Although the Camino de Santiago network of routes are the most popular, today, you can find walking holidays in Italy, Croatia, England, Ireland, Montenegro, Greece and many other popular destinations across Europe and beyond.

Regardless of where it is, a walking holiday provides a unique chance to disconnect from all digital distractions and usual holiday activities, spending the majority of the time simply walking side by side. As you tackle the trail together, you unavoidably engage in deep, uninterrupted conversations, which are amazing for understanding each other better.

Not just that, walking long-distances is physically and mentally challenging, meaning you will have to overcome fatigue, blisters, lack of motivation and any other hurdles as a team. The sense of accomplishment you both get after completing this trip is a shared victory that will stay with you forever!

Volunteering together

A volunteering holiday is another profoundly bonding experience, uniting you and your partner towards a common goal – to help those who are less fortunate. Choose a project that you both care about, be it wildlife conservation for elephants in Thailand or community development, helping build schools for children in Uganda. Volunteering is first and foremost about being selfless, however, everyone learns or brings something different from it.

Again, this experience can be very difficult psychologically, learning about the cruelties of the world first-hand. It will help you, as a couple, to reinforce your shared values as well as deepen your mutual respect and admiration for each other. A short time spent volunteering abroad can create a powerful, lasting connection, reminding you of the strength you possess as a team going forwards.

Wellness retreats

If you want to combine couple bonding with a relaxing holiday, then a wellness retreat could be the one for you. We live in such a fast-paced world where the daily stresses and distractions usually get the best of us. Families no longer have the time or mental capacity to spend quality time together.

A wellness retreat is like a sanctuary for couples, where they get to slow down and reconnect once again, on a deeper level. It takes all of the distractions away (turning off your phones is recommended!) and allows you to indulge in ultimate relaxation. You may try various activities, like couples’ massages or yoga, which will bring fun and intimacy into your relationship.

Making an effort

Building a successful relationship is all about making an effort to spend quality time together and overcoming challenges as a team. These holidays create the exact opportunities to bring you closer together, whether it’s through slow-paced relaxation or a shared goal.