meant to be spent alone?

The scene is a perfect couples' getaway: comfy sheets, a stunning view of the beach...and your partner's nose-hair trimmer on the sink.

Traveling with your significant other can be incredibly romantic - and incredibly stressful.

Here, YourTango asks if your relationship can survive a vacation, an experience that for new couples can unfortunately illuminate some poor grooming habits.

The piece has some good advice: plan in advance, remember basic etiquette, don't over-schedule.

But I think the most important thing to remember is that transporting yourself out of your standard environment hardly ensures every second of your trip will be romantic.

Too many people equate travel with earth-shattering romantic bliss, and then get totally disappointed when every hotel dinner doesn't culminate in fireworks.

Sometimes, the greatest romantic benefit of traveling comes with the renewed sense of togetherness you discover once you're back home.