If you think snuggling up with your partner is the ultimate vacation experience, think again! Couples are now discovering that separate sleeping arrangements might just be the secret to a more restful and rejuvenating getaway. This rising trend is making waves in the travel industry as more individuals express a desire for separate sleeping setups while travelling with their partners.
Known as " sleep divorce ," this trend has prompted travelling couples to seek ways to improve their sleep while on vacation, according to Hilton's Trends report. Also read: Sex on first date: Is casual sex a relationship killer? Stacy Thiry, a licensed mental health counsellor based in Florida at the telehealth platform Grow Therapy, shared her thoughts with Fox News on the trend of "sleep divorce" in the travel scene, noting it has both "pros and cons.
However, she noted that physical distance can make spontaneous affection harder and that some people might see it as a stigma. Sleep expert Dr Wendy Troxel, a senior behavioural specialist at RAND Corporation and a licensed clinical psychologist in Utah, concurred that many couples are choosing to sleep separately while on vacation to "improve sleep quality. Troxel emphasized to Fox News Digital that this trend reflects a growing awareness of how vital sleep is for both individual health and relationship well-being.
Troxel highlights the need for couples to find a balance that maintains strong relationships while ensuring both partners get enough rest, especially when travelling. Each couple's decision to sleep apart is unique, with no one-size-fits-all approach; if it improves sleep and happiness, it can benefit relationships. A Hilton spokesperson notes that guests are increasingly prioritizing sleep quality during vacations, with discussions about "sleep divorce" expected to grow in In response, many hotels are offering connecting rooms, allowing couples or families to stay close while enjoying the perks of separate beds.
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