In many ways, adult vacations are no different than a trip you might take with your family. To be certain, heading out on a couple’s cruise or flying to an exotic destination for a sexual experience is not to be confused with a trip to Disney World, but there are certain travel truisms that remain true across the board. If you’re planning to head out on a cruise where the only rule is “there are no rules”, you may forget that some of the best pieces of travel advice still apply. And if you want to maximize your fun, you would do well to keep them in mind. Here are some travel tips that can improve even the wildest trip.

Go Exploring
If you’re taking a couple’s cruise that doesn’t have any stops, you’re going to find it difficult to do much exploring, but many cruises offer destinations where you have a couple of choices. One, you can stay with the guided tours and do the touristy things you’re expected to do. Or, you can go on a personal adventure. Let’s face it, you’ve come this far. You didn’t get interested in something as risqué and wild as adult vacations by staying within the prescribed limits. If you feel comfortable sticking with the guided tours and activities, by all means do so. But isn’t taking one of these trips at least partially about breaking out of your comfort zone?

Choose Carefully
There are dozens of companies offering adult vacations, if not more. Sure you can just pick one at random or choose based on a destination, but why not go a bit further in your research. One company’s idea of an adult-oriented getaway may be much different from another’s. Sometimes a cruise of this nature means “clothing optional”. Sometimes it means nudity only in certain areas. Other times, you would be hard pressed to figure out what exactly separates this “erotic cruise” from any other cruise line. Do your research, read reviews, and know what you’re getting into before you sign up for a package.

Don’t Bring Everything
One of the most important travel secrets you can learn is that you don’t need to pack everything you own. You’re not going to be stuck in a hotel room for days, bored out of your mind. Adult vacations are about exploring a new frontier and having sensuous adventures. They aren’t about sitting on your bed, clicking through Facebook. Leave your tablet at home. Leave most of your wardrobe at home. Bring what you need and nothing more. You’ll be happier that way.