How to Throw a Surprise Trip Away for Your Significant Other

There are a myriad of reasons you might be looking to throw a surprise trip for your other half. It could be they have a big birthday coming up, perhaps they've been working really hard and you want to surprise them, or maybe you want to do it for your anniversary. No matter the reason, throwing your other half a surprise trip away is always a great idea, you just need to execute it properly to ensure it goes off without a hitch. When it comes to throwing a surprise trip away, you need to consider the destination. With the whole world at your fingertips, it can be difficult to narrow it down, unless your partner has always said about a place they want to go. Some of the best destinations for a surprise trip away include:

Las Vegas: For fun and a bit of extravagance
Paris: For romance and incredible food
Rome: For history, romance and pizza
London: For a city that has everything
Iceland: For cosy romance under the stars
Vienna: For a city break that's a bit more understated
Miami: Ideal for a Caribbean cruise and to explore the glamorous city first
New York: Perfect for a city break, broadway show and to go shopping

Think About How Much You Want to Spend

The first thing you need to think about when it comes to throwing a surprise trip away for your other half is how much you want to spend. When planning a trip away it can soon add up, so by having a budget in mind you can rest assured you're not going to go over what you can afford. You'll need to think about if you're sorting everything out, or if you're playing for the accommodation and flights for example, and then you'll split the rest when you're out there. Alternatively, if you're paying for everything, you want to get it sorted before you go as you can get discounts on things such as attraction tickets and more. You'll need to factor in money for flights, a place to stay, food and drink, activities and transport for getting from place to place.

Consider the Destination

We touched on a few destinations above, but as mentioned, the world is your oyster. When trying to decide on a destination, you need to think about the sort of break you want and the time of year it is. For example, the end of the year is a great time to go to the Caribbean for the best weather, while July and August is better if you want some sunshine in Europe. Think about what you want to get from your break - are you looking to sunbathe and just relax? Or will you want to get out and see the sights? Do you want a foodie destination? Or somewhere you can just get an all inclusive place where you can relax and not worry about going out. These are all things you want to think about when trying to decide the best place to go. Do you want somewhere with a long flight? Or somewhere that's quick to get to? If you're going somewhere far, you want plenty of activities to keep you occupied, from Minesweeper to travel board games and books!

Decide How You Will Tell Them

Once you've decided what you're doing and when you're going, it's time to decide how you will tell them. This is something you can make really fun so do put a little thought into it! You could consider making them a treasure hunt with different clues as to what you're doing and where you're going, with the treasure at the end being the big reveal! You could get them a scratchcard which reveals the destination, or you could buy them lots of gifts which are clues to where they're going such as sunglasses, sun cream, casino chips or themed food like pasta! Make sure to film their reaction as it's sure to be priceless!

Plan Activities Ahead of Time

When going away, you want to have activities planned so you know what you're going to be doing when you get there. Whether this is something active such as jet skis, or visiting an attraction, it's best to be prepared. By booking your activities ahead of time, not only does it mean you can get better prices and skip the queues to buy tickets on the day, but you can also plan your itinerary much easier meaning it will be a lot more of a stress-free process!

Book Far in Advance for Better Prices

When booking a surprise trip, it;s a good idea to book as far in advance as you can. Not only does this mean you have more time to get it all sorted, but you can also get better prices for things such as your flights, hotel and activities. It can help to put alerts on sites such as skyscanner which can tell you when prices go up and down and the best time to book.

Consider the Logistics for When You're Away

When going away, particularly when surprising someone, you need to make sure that the logistics of it all work out. If you have children or pets, you're going to want to find someone that can look after them if you aren't planning on bringing them with you. You should think about booking holiday from work and if you are surprising a partner, you need to get in touch with their work to make sure they can get the time off. The last thing you want is to surprise them with a holiday and find they can't go because their work won't allow them to!

Decide If You Will Pack for Them

This is another thing you need to consider and a lot of it will depend on when you tell your partner and how soon to the trip you will reveal you're going away. If you know your partner well and think you can accurately guess what they will want when they're away, you should have no problem packing for them and it can make the trip that bit more exciting! If not, think about when you will tell them you're going away so it gives them enough time to pack a case and purchase any items they might want to take with them.

These are just a few top tips that can help you throw a surprise trip away with your other half. No matter if you go somewhere local for a few days or further afield for a week or more, they're sure to appreciate whatever you have planned. Remember to try and keep it a secret for as long as possible, no matter how tempting it is to say something! Be organised, keep their preferences in mind at all times and budget properly. This way you can enjoy the trip away without worrying about how you're going to afford it and just love what it has to offer. What are some top tips you have for throwing a surprise trip away with your other half? Let us know in the comments below, we'd love to hear from you!