Agree on the budget first
Talk money before anyone books. It avoids the awkward conversation in the restaurant later.
Plan time apart
Build in a free afternoon every few days. Everyone comes back to dinner with a story.
Rotate the planner
One person chooses each day's main activity. Everyone gets a turn, and no one carries the whole trip.
Keep a shared kitty
A simple shared fund for taxis, snacks and tips saves a lot of splitting the bill.
Say yes to one thing you wouldn't choose
Some of our favorite travel memories came from someone else's idea.
