What is sleep divorce? This travel trend has couples breaking up at bedtime

A sleep trend gaining traction among couples has spilled into the travel circuit as more people say they desire sleeping arrangements that are separate from their partners.In the trend dubbed “sleep divorce,” traveling couples are reportedly searching for ways to get more shut-eye during vacation, according to Hilton’s 2025 Trends report.The Virginia-based hospitality company said nearly two-thirds of travelers, or 63%, admit that they sleep better when they’re alone.“In fact, 37% of travelers prefer to sleep in a separate bed from their partner when traveling, and most of those traveling with children (3 in 4) think it’s best to sleep apart from their kids while traveling,” Hilton’s travel report said.“So, plan the solo trip.

Reset during the family reunion.”In 2023, “sleep divorce” was explored in a survey by the Illinois-based American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), with couples saying they were sleeping in separate rooms to “prioritize sleep.”Men were more likely to sleep elsewhere, with 45% of them saying they do so “occasionally or consistently,” compared to 25% of women, the survey said.Stacy Thiry, a Florida-based licensed mental health counselor at telehealth platform Grow Therapy, addressed the notion of “sleep divorce” moving into the world of travel, saying the trend could have “pros and cons.”“The first [benefit] is they’re just getting better rest,” Thiry told Fox News Digital in a telephone interview.“Sleeping separately lets each person have the environment they need for restful sleep, whether it’s a cooler room, or no snoring or just peacefulness.”“Potential pros can be less bickering or frustration if you are in too close quarters together.

[It] could even boost connection for some people reporting that they feel closer since they’re not waking up a little bit resentful [after] a bad night’s sleep,” she added.Thiry said the challenges include the physical distance, which can r...