Ace your vacation with him: ensure you come home from a getaway a closer couple.(his point of view)

There's no better way to bond with your guy than a trip for two. But you should know that while you're both sipping margaritas poolside, he may be sizing up your long-term potential--no pressure or anything. To avoid screwing up a good thing, just follow these rules.

Be Low Maintenance

Maybe you're the type of girl who spends $500 on highlights, but on vacation, you might want to pare down your beauty arsenal. Why? Because your guy wants to relax, not haul a separate suitcase for your hair products or worry that the accommodations aren't to your liking. "When I traveled with my ex, she would criticize everything. For instance, she'd complain if the towels were itchy or the bed was lumpy. She even insisted on bringing her own bedding," says Bill *, 29. "After our third trip together, I was like 'If you want things to be like home, then stay home.'"

Don't Overplan

If you're traveling alone, by all means book back-to-back walking tours. But when you have your man in tow, lay off all the super-scheduling. Sure, he wants to explore the local scene too, but it's impossible to relax when you're being hustled from museum to historic landmark. Todd, 27, finds his girlfriend, carefree attitude ...