No. 3: You can laugh at couples on the beach.
Trust me; it’s much better to head to the shore solo or with friends than on a date, mostly because you can freely laugh at those couples who were foolish enough to attempt this. Not sure what to look for? Start by noticing the couples snoozing on their towels. Cuddling is nice in bed, but it leaves some very interesting tan lines when she’s got a hand-print on her belly and he’s got a foot-shaped white blotch on his leg. You can also spot the new couples by how much they’re trying to suck in their stomachs and hide their problem areas. Chuckle to yourself (or with your girlfriends) and be glad your only concern is keeping sand out of your suit.

No. 2: Your vacation truly is YOUR vacation.
There’s none of this, you want to go to a spa, he wants to go camping, so you both settle and go on a road trip. Instead, you can go anywhere, at any time and with anyone you want. Long weekend in Palm Springs with your friends? Sure. Two-week backpacking trip in Europe solo? Why not? When traveling alone you can follow your own whims and not worry about whether he’s having fun too. Plan your dream itinerary (or don’t plan at all) and realize compromise is not always a good thing.