Jetting off to a haute spot with your BFF may be more problematic than you think. It sounds like a great idea after all girls just want to have fun, right? I’ve traveled with girlfriends both nationally and internationally over the years. There’s nothing like sharing fun stuff with your gal pals, but it can also turn sour if you’re not on the same page. It's not always a "Sex and the City" selfie moment.
But it can be fun and memorable if you know what to look out for before you hit the road with your sis and spread black girl magic around the globe!
Here are my three Haute Travels tips to making your girlfriend getaway one to remember for all the right reasons:
Money Matters
Make sure that you’re on the same page when it comes to spending
money. If you want to take Uber or Lyft and your friend wants to take the bus because it's cheaper that's setting the stage for drama. Perhaps, you can take a rideshare pool and meet in the middle.
You should also think about eating out, consider each other's point of view when it comes to spending money. I invited a friend to hang out with me in New York City a few years ago. And we had completely different ideas when it came to spending money on restaurants. I wanted to try some pretty haute dining options, but she wanted to spend her money shopping. Hey, I wasn't mad, we simply parted ways when it was time for breakfast, lunch and dinner. She made those NYC hot dogs and thin crust pizza her go-to meals every day. And I had great experiences over dinner with some friends who lived in the city. We both had a good time in the big apple!
When it comes to hotels, some people prefer to go cheap and stay at a hostel instead of a posh hotel. I've heard many people say they don't like to spend their money
on pricey hotels. I get it. There is nothing wrong with spending less money on hotels, an Airbnb or hostel because you’d rather spend your money someplace else. The problem starts when you’re traveling together. The globetrotter may want to stay at The Ritz Carlton, Park Hyatt or the Four Seasons, while the budetnista wants to save money and set up camp at a three-star hotel or worse a motel. Do you remember the movie "Girls Trip?" Safety and service may not be an issue with everybody, but for me, I don't like to take chances.
The way to avoid money problems that can ruin even the best of marriages not to mention friendships, decide up front about hotels, transportation and meals. If you can handle splitting up during your stay because you strongly disagree on these points, then go for it. But if getting away with your friend means you spend time doing fun things together—then pick your travel companions wisely and learn to compromise.
Make a plan and Stick to It
It's important to decide what you want to do before you leave home. Talk about things that you want to experience on your trip together. If you realize that you're both thinking of two different ways to see Milan, Italy, make a plan to include both of your ideas and get going.
If you disagree about something, talk it out. If that doesn't work, then explore your destination solo and come together for shopping or poolside fun. It's important to find common ground as much as you can so that you can protect your friendship. Real friends will understand and love you anyway.
Know Your Friends, Know Thy Self
You can be friends for 10 years, but you’ll never really know that person until you travel with them. When you’re in close contact with people for days or even a weekend little things about them can surface that you may find irritating. I found that out on a recent trip to Los Angeles.
Spend some time really getting to know your friends before you leave town. It's important to take an interest in your friend's passions, goals and happiness. And by all means, ask them about their best and worst travel experiences. It's important to know before you go!
Your travel goal should be to getaway with your friend and have a great trip, while living your best lives. Try not to let the small stuff mess with your beach vibes. But always be honest with yourself, you may not be the best travel companion for the type of things that your friend wants to do. In that case, there is nothing wrong with traveling solo and connecting by FaceTime from Paris because you don't want to turn a friend into a "frenemy."
Remember, be honest, communicate, and be considerate of your travel buddy's feelings, now go explore the world.
But it can be fun and memorable if you know what to look out for before you hit the road with your sis and spread black girl magic around the globe!
Here are my three Haute Travels tips to making your girlfriend getaway one to remember for all the right reasons:
Money Matters
Make sure that you’re on the same page when it comes to spending
You should also think about eating out, consider each other's point of view when it comes to spending money. I invited a friend to hang out with me in New York City a few years ago. And we had completely different ideas when it came to spending money on restaurants. I wanted to try some pretty haute dining options, but she wanted to spend her money shopping. Hey, I wasn't mad, we simply parted ways when it was time for breakfast, lunch and dinner. She made those NYC hot dogs and thin crust pizza her go-to meals every day. And I had great experiences over dinner with some friends who lived in the city. We both had a good time in the big apple!
When it comes to hotels, some people prefer to go cheap and stay at a hostel instead of a posh hotel. I've heard many people say they don't like to spend their money
Make a plan and Stick to It
It's important to decide what you want to do before you leave home. Talk about things that you want to experience on your trip together. If you realize that you're both thinking of two different ways to see Milan, Italy, make a plan to include both of your ideas and get going.
Know Your Friends, Know Thy Self
You can be friends for 10 years, but you’ll never really know that person until you travel with them. When you’re in close contact with people for days or even a weekend little things about them can surface that you may find irritating. I found that out on a recent trip to Los Angeles.
Spend some time really getting to know your friends before you leave town. It's important to take an interest in your friend's passions, goals and happiness. And by all means, ask them about their best and worst travel experiences. It's important to know before you go!
Your travel goal should be to getaway with your friend and have a great trip, while living your best lives. Try not to let the small stuff mess with your beach vibes. But always be honest with yourself, you may not be the best travel companion for the type of things that your friend wants to do. In that case, there is nothing wrong with traveling solo and connecting by FaceTime from Paris because you don't want to turn a friend into a "frenemy."
Remember, be honest, communicate, and be considerate of your travel buddy's feelings, now go explore the world.
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