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My husband planned our 'just us' trip and it was perfect. Here's why it worked

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My husband planned our 'just us' trip and it was perfect. Here's why it worked
My husband planned our 'just us' trip and it was perfect. Here's why it worked June 5, 20265:00 AM ET Two different hands holding a "C" shape to form a heart. Behind the hands is a picturesque beach at sunset. Hannah Churn for NPR

Before this year, I had singlehandedly planned every one of my family's trips, and I was over it.

Since I'm a travel journalist, the job has always defaulted to me to know where to stay or how to fly cheap.

But after years of being the planner and booking every flight and hotel for my husband and two kids — plus parenting in general — I was burned out.

Secrets to a successful couple's trip

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Originally reported by NPR