BAECATION BENEFITS A holiday with your man is a GREAT TIME to BRING YOU CLOSER together. Now PACK UP and GO!

Busy lives mean the only time most couples spend time together and reconnect is either in the evenings at dinner or on weekends. Amanda Khoza, a life coach in Joburg, says: “It’s easy for couples to lose the spark. They often get to a routine and start taking each other for granted.” Most relationship experts suggests that you take time off and go on holiday with your loved one to catch up and strengthen your connection. We’ve seen celebs do just that; they fill social media with picturesque snaps and snippets of their romantic getaways. More than a trend, there are benefits to travelling with your beloved. Recharging your batteries as a couple, experiencing new things together and uninterrupted bonding are just some. Radio and TV personalities Pearl Modiadie and Unathi Nkayi both got engaged while on holiday with their respective partners, Nkululeko Buthelezi and Thomas Msengana. Musician Ciara shared her special moment on Instagram after her nowhusband, footballer Russell Wilson, proposed during a beach holiday. Khoza emphasises that: “Travelling together can be good for the relationship because you get to explore and be adventurous together. This strengthens the relationship and builds valuable memories.”

Durban-based accountant Lerato, 32, knows this only too well. “My fiancé and I had never bungee jumped before we were on holiday in Victoria Falls. I’m terrified of heights and although he isn’t that adventurous, he agreed to do it because it would help me overcome my fear. The experience brought us