Specifically, according to a survey conducted by British Airways, 60 per cent of women confessed they hate surprises, with a third of them admitting they would be annoyed with a surprise holiday because they would have no time to prepare for it.
Romantic escapes and cultural travel are more than welcome, but planning is essential in order to enjoy the trip. Thus, a typical woman needs at least seven days to plan what she will bring and to organize her everyday responsibilities before leaving.
The key activities before heading on the trip included: visiting the beauty parlor, preparing at least 9 different outfits for a short trip, surfing online travel guides…
Take a look at a women’s pre trip to do list:
1. Plan her outfits
2. Organize work obligations
3. Research the restaurants and places to visit during the trip
4. Clear the fridge of anything which can go bad
5. Shop for holiday outfits and accessories
6. Cancel any social obligations
7. Visit the hair salon
8. Meet with friends to discuss the trip
9. Visit the beauty salon
10. Eat light foods in order to feel better in a bathing suit
The research showed that among other things many women have no need to worry about getting caught out by a surprise trip since four out of ten say ‘a romantic trip away would not even cross their partner’s mind’ while a quarter of women think that their partner’s idea of spontaneity is ordering take out.
