Traveling in Pairs

Going on a girlfriends' getaway? Try these tips to help you live together on vacation:

-Keep It Small. "When it comes to your girlfriends, bigger ain't always better," says travel expert Michael Andre Adams, who advises limiting the number of people traveling. It also pays to choose your friends wisely.  If you have trouble spending one afternoon with someone, don't take her on a one-week cruise.

-Two to a Bathroom. "If the plan includes shared accommodations, cap it at two to one bathroom," Adams warns. Fighting for bathroom time can bring out the diva in the sweetest darling.

-Talk Before You Take Off. Get together to decide sleeping arrangements, who showers first, what activities to do and how to divvy up the bills.  Ironing out the fine details before you leave will help keep confusion and anxiety at bay.

-Get Some Space. Just because you're traveling together doesn't meant you have to spend every second together. In fact you shouldn't. Bring a book, take a nap, exercise--do something alone.

-Take a Big Girl Pill. Think positive and expect to have a great vacation, but be realistic and know there may be blips along the way. Be prepared to be the bigger person and let little things go.

--Lorraine Sanabria Robertson