Travel better together

It depends what kind of trip you're after. For beach romance, Santorini, the Maldives and Bali are hard to beat. For European city breaks, Paris, Prague, Lisbon and Vienna consistently deliver. And for adventure, New Zealand and Iceland serve up scenery that's even better shared. We've got detailed guides for most of these in the articles above.

Hugely variable, but as a rough guide: a week in Europe for two runs around £700-1,500 / $880-1,900 / €810-1,740 for mid-range travel with a private room, eating out and a few activities. Southeast Asia is far cheaper, maybe £400-800 / $500-1,000 / €460-930 for the same week. Beach resort destinations like the Maldives can easily hit £2,000+ / $2,500+ / €2,300+ per person for a week. Accommodation is always the biggest variable.

Almost always, yes. You split private rooms, taxis, rental cars and often food, since sharing dishes is underrated. The main exception is hostels, where a dorm bed is priced per person. But once you're booking private rooms, couples save a real chunk compared to two solo travellers.

The approach that works for most people: one shared travel fund for accommodation, transport and joint activities, then each person keeps their own spending money for personal bits. Use a fee-free travel card like Wise or Revolut and you skip the currency conversion drama entirely.

Paris is the obvious one, and honestly it earns the reputation. But Prague, Lisbon, Vienna and Bruges are all arguably more romantic because they're less crowded and more affordable. We've got dedicated guides for France, Portugal, Austria, Czech Republic and Croatia in the sections above.

Yes. Full stop. A joint couple's policy is barely more than a single one and covers you both. Medical emergencies abroad can cost thousands, and neither of you wants to be the one Googling how to pay a hospital bill in a foreign country. Compare policies through our travel insurance hub.

Honestly? Lower your expectations for perfection and raise your tolerance for the unexpected. Most travel arguments come from being tired, hungry or over-planned. Build in rest days, eat regularly, and give each other solo time. Agree the big stuff, budget and must-sees, before the trip so you're not negotiating on the ground.

Not much, actually. The main win is sharing: toiletries, a first-aid kit, chargers and adapters, and a day bag. That frees up space in both your main bags. One genuinely useful thing to pack: a portable Bluetooth speaker. Sunsets are 300% better with a soundtrack.