3 reasons why it's not a good idea for you and your friend to go on vacation together.

Victoria M. Walker always overtips on vacation.

While on a trip with friends, the travel writer discovered that not everyone agrees with her belief that tipping should be automatic, especially when staying at a hotel.

"Some of the people I travel with don't believe in tipping," she remarks. "They argue that the resort already pays its employees' salaries, and it's like, 'no.'"

When on vacation with friends, differences in handling money and etiquette can become apparent, causing tension at the most inconvenient time: while already at the destination.

""One of the biggest indications that I will never travel with someone again is if they are a bad tipper," Walker says."

Before embarking on a vacation with a friend, it is advisable to have open and honest discussions about your expectations and financial limitations to prevent any misunderstandings or conflicts.

As you travel with your friend, be aware of the three red flags that may indicate you won't get along well.

1. Your budgets and priorities are different

Elaine Glusac, author of The New York Times' Frugal Traveler column, emphasizes that discussions about money should not solely focus on the overall cost of a trip.

"Would you be willing to allocate the budget differently for dining and entertainment?" she asks. "For instance, if you both want to see a Broadway show and one wants premium seats while the other is content with the back row, would you two be comfortable sitting separately?"

Often, food expenses are not accounted for beforehand, resulting in significant tension.

Glusac suggests that if one person desires a fancy dinner and the other prefers street food, they may need to compromise and separate one evening. However, if this is a regular occurrence, it may not be suitable for the two of them to travel together.

For Walker, accommodations are a non-negotiable requirement.

""If someone is not as big on staying in a nice hotel or more open to staying in a hostel, it's probably not going to work," she says."

2. One of you doesn't like solo activities

Are you both comfortable with varying travel paces and the possibility of parting ways for relaxation?

Glusac advises that you can agree to do things at a different pace and meet up later for a meal, but it's important to be content on your own beforehand.

If your friend is not as comfortable with visiting museums or dining alone as you are, it may suggest that you won't travel well together.

"Walker states that when traveling with someone, they prefer someone who is comfortable with having their own itinerary. He always looks for or asks if the person is okay with doing their own thing or if it's like they came together and have to do everything together."

3. You're not curious and excited about the same things

Vacationing with a friend who has different interests or preferences than you do can be frustrating for both of you.

It's important to avoid being forced to attend a museum or historical site that you're not interested in.

Before embarking on a trip with someone, ensure that you have open and truthful discussions about their travel motivations and ensure that they match your own interests.

Glusac consistently ponders if others share her passion for exploring different cultures and aligns her aspiration "to see as much as possible in the time available" with her curiosity.

Glusac says that it's not a deal-breaker if there are occasional differences in opinion about how to spend your time, as long as companions acknowledge that we are different people.

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