Episode 85

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Published on:

17th Jun 2025

085. The 3 Secrets to Planning a Couples Trip When You Love Adventure (and Your Partner Doesn’t!)

Ever tried to plan a romantic getaway only to realize your partner’s idea of “fun” is sipping wine in a hammock while you’re dreaming of ziplining through the jungle? 🙃

In this solo episode, Kelly gets real about what it actually takes to plan a couples trip when one of you craves adventure and the other prefers chill vibes.

She shares stories from her own travels, insights from planning dozens of retreats and romantic getaways, and practical tips that’ll have both of you feeling seen, satisfied, and maybe even a little more in love. 💕

Whether you're planning your honeymoon, anniversary trip, or a spontaneous escape, this episode will help you strike the right balance of thrill and ease.

Inside This Episode:

  • How to plan an epic adventure even if one partner is less adventurous than the other
  • The questions to ask yourself and your partner before you even start planning the itinerary
  • The magic of building in solo time on your couples trip
  • The 3 Secret Ingredients of a Balanced Itinerary that leaves you both getting what you want

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About the Podcast

Transform With Travel: Trip Planning Made Easy For Busy Professionals Craving Bucket List Adventures
Are you sitting behind your desk craving an adventure to make you feel alive again? But with thousands of travel options out there, where do you begin?

Transform With Travel is designed for busy professionals who want more bucket lists trips that reignite adventure, go beneath the surface and feel unique to you WITHOUT the overwhelm of planning, the endless midnight scroll and the crowded tourist traps.

About your host

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Kelly Tolliday

Kelly is the Founder of Transform With Travel, with over 11 years in the travel industry. She's a Wellness Travel Expert, Retreat Facilitator, Travel Advisor & Podcast Host.

She's also a 500-Hr Registered Yoga Teacher & an Accredited Continued Education Provider for the Yoga Industry.

She's traveled to over 45 countries and lived across 4 continents. Now, it's her mission to inspire and support you in stepping outside of your comfort zone and into the life of your dreams.

She's passionate about immersive and transformational travel. She believe when you travel with intention, by combining wellness, adventure & cultural enrichment, you can truly transform your life, one trip at a time.

She's now based in South Florida, and she's married to her husband Sam with 2 beautiful daughters & 2 crazy dogs.