How to surprise your partner on vacation with a surprise?
You have been together for a long time and you both share the same hobby of traveling abroad and are thinking of surprising your partner for their birthday or for another defining event in your relationship such as a marriage proposal or anniversary? This article is for you, we have collected a bunch of ideas for a surprise vacation In amazing places in the world and also get tips on how to get them to get on the plane, without knowing which destination they are traveling to.
How to get your partner to get on the plane
In order for the surprise to be successful, we recommend that you tell your partner that you have a plane ticket for them to a destination in the world just 24 hours before the flight, so tell them that they should pack without revealing the destination, how will you do that? It is very simple to arrive at the airport and put a handkerchief over their eyes, headphones with music, and so only upon landing and applause, the destination will be revealed. which you deserve.
A birthday is a wonderful opportunity to remind your partner how much you love him or her in your life and what shared pastime could be more wonderful than a flight abroad, but it is important to plan such a surprise correctly. The first and most important decision is of course to choose the destination to which you will fly and for how many days, Whether for the weekend or for the week, you will have to take all the planning on yourself and do it behind your partner's back, this means that you will have to coordinate with their workplace to make sure they can be free, you will have to coordinate even with their family or friends, so that they know they are going Disappear for a few days, without announcing it in advance, and of course, make sure to share, only with those who know how to keep it a secret, otherwise the surprise will be revealed very quickly and you won't get the surprise effect you were hoping for.
Consider dates and budgets
So it is true that the surprise is planned for a birthday or wedding anniversary which is a certain date, but you have to check, is this the date when both of you can travel and you don't have other commitments? Does he or she not have an exam due in the second year or an important family event that they cannot miss? It would be almost tragic if after all the trouble, planning and expenses you find out that your spouse can't leave the country at all or will have to give up something important to them in order to do so. If your spouse is busy at work, it is likely that they will not welcome the surprise. Make sure that the surprise trip will make your partner happy, otherwise you will get depressed.
Another matter that is critical in planning a vacation, is of course the budget, since you are planning the trip alone, obviously all the expenses are on you and therefore it is important to know that the expense is realistic, to set a budget and to understand if you are able to finance the dream vacation you are dreaming of. Do your research on flight prices, places to stay, especially if these are particularly pampering, you can see sample menus from the destination on the Internet and ask in the various Facebook groups about an average budget for spending at the desired destination, think about how much you will spend on food, activities and tours in the city or region, the various attractions, to that you can estimate the total costs of the trip. It may be that with all the good will, you cannot finance the trip alone, in that case, if you still want to surprise them, you will have to ask one of their parents to share half of the expenses with you or even reveal to them that you bought the plane tickets on their birthday and explain to them that in order to realize it you will have to share In expenses, of course in this case, you are taking a risk, which may be an expense for which they did not prepare in advance.
Just pay attention, in order not to ruin the surprise, don't use a joint credit card, this will show up in your online account, if she finds out that you spent thousands of shekels on plane tickets, a luxury vacation package and all the extras... this could further complicate you and she might think it's not for her... ..
Choose the destination
The most enjoyable part of a surprise vacation is choosing the destination, luckily you know your partner so well, there's sure to be a destination that you know is on the list of destinations they dream of and talk about all the time, if there isn't one, think about what they like, is it a city vacation A big city does that for them, or they like a belly-back vacation on an island close to home in a luxury all-inclusive hotel, maybe they like sailing and want a yacht that docks in different places, with entertainment and activities, maybe they're generally trekkers in nature, you probably know what makes them feel good, If you haven't known them for a long time, you'd better ask a family member or a close friend, so you don't take them to a place they've already been to, or worse...a place they don't like.
Do they like a lazy or active vacation? Depending on the season, you can choose a skiing vacation or hiking, museum visits, swimming in the sea, snorkeling and diving, if you know they don't like sports or extremes, it's best not to try to surprise them with skydiving or Haifa parachutes, remember, the goal is to choose something they like and would want for themselves.
Choose attractions in advance
Now that you have chosen a destination, booked the flights, booked a hotel room, it remains to plan, what will you both do at the same destination? Is it skiing, hiking in the mountains? Maybe book a spa day? Book a table at a reputable restaurant? Know what there is in the area that you both want to experience, tickets to museums and the most popular tourist sites, cruises and train tickets, you must know all the details about the destination and conduct extensive research on the Internet, for this purpose the various groups on Facebook for the same destination will help you, for example you can enter the group of the same destination anonymously , so that your partners do not know that you are trying to research the destination.
If you know your partner well, would they be happy to enter an art gallery or would they prefer an amusement park? Would she or he prefer to spend a few days relaxing on a beach and getting a massage? It is important not to leave too many things to spontaneity and to book a restaurant or a reputed museum, so as not to arrive and discover that there are no tickets at all and you have missed the train, literally.
Create a new email address for all emails from hotels and attractions
Do not use an email address that she or he knows, open a new email address for booking flight tickets, spa, hotel room reservations, etc.
That's it, after you have a set budget, you have chosen an approximate time according to the budget, now we will give you some wonderful ideas for a vacation that will excite your partners, so that you can create unforgettable memories together. ready? lets start.
How to surprise in practice? A few examples:
- You can print flight tickets at home and on the way to the field to present them to him/her
- You can record A surprise song which implies the destination to which you are flying
- You can play the "Race to a Million" game with several destinations that need to be reached, the last one being the airport
- You can do the memory game where the celebrant will understand that you are flying abroad
- You can call and say to get organized within an hour leaving for the airport without prior preparation
Then Where are you flying to? Surprised for a vacation abroad?
A romantic vacation in Prague
Prague is one of the most romantic destinations in the world
A possible romantic activity is, for example, to take a cruise on the Vltava River, the long river that runs through the Old Town (Stare Mesto) and the New Town (Nove Mesto) and the Little Town (Mala Strana).
It is recommended to take a cruise in the evening with the twilight of the sunset, to pass through the most famous landmarks in Prague.
You will see Prague Castle, Lesser Town, Old Town, New Town and Charles Bridge. An evening cruise with a glass of wine will be the ultimate entertainment.
Love Lock Bridge is a must-visit place in Lesser Town, close to Prague Castle and the John Lennon Wall.
Loving couples put locks on the bridge as a symbol of love and in order for it to survive forever, the bridge is a tourist attraction. Follow the John Lennon wall and head towards the stream.
Another place that should not be missed for a romantic trip is, of course, the Charles Bridge, the most iconic landmark in the Czech Republic. It is a Gothic-style bridge that connects the old town to the town of Lesser, from where you will discover the best views of Prague.
You can take a tram (Malostranské náměstí tram stop) or walk from Prague Castle. Of course you should go in daylight to catch the views.
There are several restaurants near the Charles Bridge, so you can reserve a table in advance with views towards the river.
Don't miss a stroll through the district of Mala Strana which lies across the river from the old town. The 'little quarter' is full of cobbled squares and alleys, medieval churches and more. Of course you can find a bar or restaurant to sit in for a night out.
There is nothing more fun and delightful than wandering the streets of Lesser Town.
A visit to the Colosseum of Rome and the Vatican Museums
Visit one of Rome's most iconic sites The Colosseum, you will arrive at the famous Wishing Fountain, is it the Trevi Fountain? This place is always packed with tourists, so it is recommended to arrive very early in the morning or sneak in very late at night or early in the morning, after a night out. True, it is very cliche, but still an experience, prepare the coins and throw them following the traditional trend, according to which they believe that throwing a coin will guarantee that you will return to Rome...
Continue to the charming Piazza Navona, the most beautiful of the squares thanks to the three fountains, with many dining options and gelaterias, with local musicians and painters painting their paintings.
Take the elevator to the roof of the building in Piazza Venezia Monumento Nazionale a Vittorio Emanuele for a panorama of the entire city,
The structure that looks like a whipped cream cake, was a tribute to Victor Emanuel II, Monumento Nazionale a Vittorio Emanuele, the climb here can be romantic, with a 360 view.
The Vatican Museums
A day trip to the Vatican City and the museums is a must in Rome - and the Sistine Chapel is the highlight of a visit to museums which you will not be able to record on camera due to the ban on photography, but you will remember it for the rest of your life. The chapel, located in the Vatican Museums, is the pinnacle of jaw-dropping museum beauty and you really don't have to be an art connoisseur to be impressed by them.
Culinary tour
Italy is famous for its wonderful food, pizza and pasta, the city is full of pastries, desserts just waiting to be discovered and what is better than a culinary tour, to get to know all the hidden gems in the city and have a sensational experience in one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in the world.
A romantic weekend in Lucerne, Switzerland
Contrary to what you think, a weekend in Switzerland doesn't cost a fortune, you can find cheap flights to Zurich and within 45 minutes you can get from Zurich to Lucerne by train, you can even save on renting a car, since in Switzerland you can reach any destination in the countryside, with a bus, all of Switzerland is connected by trains. Lucerne is an amazing city in the center of Switzerland, the first place you must visit is the Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke). The medieval bridge, crossing the river Lucerne, with its water tower, is definitely a lovely place to take a picture, surrounded by many restaurants and cafes overlooking the river.
Lucerne's other famous covered bridge, the Spreuer Bridge, is also worth a visit.
Stroll to your pleasure in the old town of Lucerne through medieval squares and buildings, boutique shops and cafes decorated with colorful and beautiful murals.
From there you will continue to the Jesuit Church of Lucerne, you will recognize from the old city, twin towers with a dome, but the exterior does not hint about the beauty that will be discovered inside, the church is richly decorated with white marble, and includes amazing wall paintings.
A weekend in Lucerne will allow you to enjoy not only a stroll through the city, but also Lake Lucerne, which looks like a postcard with snow-capped peaks all around. It is highly recommended to take a boat trip and the thing that you simply must not miss in any way is to cross the road from the old town and walk along the boardwalk next to Lake Lucerne. You can easily walk for miles on it without feeling the light of the magical gardens and the perfect views that will be revealed to you, walk to the pier until the promenade ends, definitely devote about two hours of your time to this. You can rest on one of the benches along the way, look at the beautiful views beyond the snow-capped Alps visible in the background. In the summer, there are markets and performances, festivals and concerts along the promenade, by the lake.
If you have taken a long weekend, we recommend one of the days, if there is good visibility, to jump to one of the most beautiful peaks in the central area of Switzerland, for example take a train to Engelberg and go up to the snowy mountain throughout the year, the Titlis or take the cogwheel train or a cable car towards the Pilatus peak to see the lakes from above, for a breathtaking view or experience a special cable car with an open roof called Stans, all of which are a short drive from Lucerne.
A trip to Provence
Provence embodies all the dreams of a romantic vacation, magical and ancient towns and villages, lavender fields, markets, observation points and nature sites, as villages on cliffs with a spectacular view of the sea and more.
This is the perfect place to enjoy wine, French bread and cheeses and to savor true gourmet restaurants that only the French excel at...
Don't miss a trip to the Gorges Du Verdon. The canyon is known for its bright blue waters, you can rent a rowing boat and enjoy the views from the Verdon River bank.
Visit Moustier-Sainte-Marie, a small and inviting village with tiled roofs and special shops, charming cafes, words cannot describe the beauty that will be revealed in front of you in the alleys, ancient houses with colored windows and views of a breathtaking and green view of the rolling hills around. Visit the village at the top The hill of the Lubrun, the famous village of Gord, don't miss the red and famous city of Roussillon, where we strongly recommend you to eat velvety ice cream in a variety of colors, smells and flavors. If you want to see nature visit Les Calanques National Park. We complained for that in the picturesque town of Cassis and from there went for a trip to the Calanques cliffs. At the port of Cassis you can take a boat for a sightseeing tour along the Calanques.
A pampering spa holiday in Austria
Between the towns of Zell am Zee and Kaprun lies Tauren Spa in Hohe Tauren National Park, this amazing place offers a variety of indoor and outdoor pools, including a pool with transparent walls, saunas and baths, health facilities, there are endless possibilities for skiing, hiking, yoga classes, the place is surrounded by a landscape The mountains are spectacular in their beauty, there are no words to describe the views that will be revealed to you in this pampering place, an ultimate idea for a surprise vacation that will bring a lot of relaxation and comfort.
Another recommended place is the Gradonna Mountain Resort,
Overlooking the iconic road that is considered the number one attraction in Austria, Grossglockner, in this resort village you will find rooms and cabins in a natural environment, with pools, saunas, a sun terrace, treatments and massages.
Another recommended place to stay is of course the Aqua Dom spa center, located in the Oztel Valley, couples can enjoy a private spa suite, which includes private treatments while sipping a glass of champagne.
FAQ
Handle orders well in advance. Crack visa and vaccination requirements. Make sure you and your spouse have travel insurance, make sure you exchange money, take the pressure off yourself by booking accommodation, tours and transfers to the airport in advance, especially if you arrive late at night.
The choice of where to go and when, don't book a backcountry vacation in November and find out that you fell on a rainy week and you can't get into the pool, plan the route of the trip in advance, especially for activities such as a performance by a well-known artist abroad, a theater performance or a guided tour, a table in popular restaurants, a musical On Broadway, sailing in Santorini or Cinque Terre and more.
It all depends on the personality of your partner, do they prefer to flow and wake up all without knowing where they are flying or are they control freaks and will get upset if they find out about it at the last minute and discover that they are stuck with clothes you packed that don't fit them at all? Don't forget that you are planning the gift for your partner, but your happiness is also important, if all the planning burdens you, share with them a few days before or at least tell them what they should pack without revealing the destination, but give hints what and how to pack, in order to spend meaningful time together And so that the trip will be successful and the opposite result will not be obtained.
Take cash, there are many bars and restaurants where credit is not accepted, and you must have coins for parking. Make sure in advance where there are toll roads and be prepared with stickers or pay accordingly. The most important thing - make sure passports are valid (yes, the passport of the celebrant as well)
Check that the sites are open and suitable for the season, for example some national parks are closed in July and August due to fire danger. If, for example, you built on the Christmas markets, make sure in advance about that destination, starting with when the markets start, what is expected, etc.
