Should you travel together? Ask these questions before booking: 'It'll save you time, money and disappointment'

* 35% of travelers found incompatibility with travel buddies. * Six key questions help assess travel compatibility. * Budget, pace, and routines are major compatibility factors. Travel stress can expose incompatibilities between friends or partners. A Booking.com survey found 35% of travelers incompatible with their companions, 21% left trips early, and 28% considered ending relationships after bad vacations. Six questions reveal compatibility: accommodation preferences and sharing comfort; carry-on vs. checked luggage habits; activity levels vs. downtime preferences; morning routine speed; budget expectations; and tolerance for solo downtime with headphones or books. Comparing answers helps decide whether to travel together, modify plans (splitting activities, setting budgets), or keep hangouts local.