Taking Your First Vacation Together
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We both work really hard at our jobs, so it’s not surprising that last spring my boyfriend and I were in desperate need of a vacation. When he suggested we take a trip together—our first as a couple—I pictured long, leisurely dinners over candlelight. He pictured Vegas. After several discussions, we agreed to “test the waters” (so to speak) on a Caribbean cruise. Neither of us had been on a cruise before, so it was a chance to try something new.


Written by: Susan Johnston
Susan Johnston is a Boston-based freelance writer who covers career and lifestyle topics for The Boston Globe, DailyCandy, and Self magazine, among others. You'll find her balancing her laptop and a chai latte at a local coffeeshop or online at www.susan-johnston.com.