Travel plans reveal an interesting new trend whereby many couples choose to sleep apart on trips to guarantee they get the peaceful evenings they require. Often referred to as “sleep divorce,” this phenomena is becoming more common as more couples confess they sleep better alone—especially on holidays when leisure is most valued.
Hilton’s 2025 Trends Report shows that almost two-thirds of guests (63%), say they have more peaceful sleep alone. Regarding holiday sleeping quarters, a noteworthy 37% of respondents pick separate beds; many parents (3 out of 4) choose quiet rooms from their children. This trend emphasises the requirement of enough quality of sleep for enjoyment of travel and leisure.
Couples admit in recent studies—including one by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine—that “sleep divorce” can improve sleep quality, therefore enabling each couple to relax unhindered. Men started these preparations more often; 45% of them reported occasionally sleeping apart, whereas 25% of women.
Among the mental health experts discussing the advantages and drawbacks of the strategy is Stacy Thiry, a counsellor from Florida. Thiry believes sleeping apart can result in improved sleep, fewer conflict, and even a fresh relationship when couples wake up feeling calm rather than angry. Declaring, “We are so much more aware of the value of sleep,” she contends that sleep has evolved to occupy front stage in human well-being and self-care.
If couples choose separate beds, however, sleep specialist Dr. Wendy Troxel, author of “Sharing the Covers: Every Couple’s Guide to Better Sleep,” advises couples to be upfront about their requirements. She counsels “the goal is to find a balance that works for both partners, ensuring the relationship remains strong and supportive, even if travelling.”
Sleep divorce may be an increasing trend for couples trying to maximise their rest, happiness, and relationship harmony as more people pay more attention to quality sleep—especially on vacations.
Couples Vacuating Embracing “Sleep Divorce” New Travel Trend
Travel plans reveal an interesting new trend whereby many couples choose to sleep apart on holidays to guarantee they experience the peaceful evenings they require. Often referred to as “sleep divorce,” this phenomena is becoming more and more well-known as more couples acknowledge they sleep better alone—especially during holidays when leisure is most prized.
Hilton’s 2025 Trends Report shows that almost two-thirds of guests (63%), say they have more peaceful sleep alone. Regarding holiday sleeping quarters, a noteworthy 37% of respondents pick separate beds; many parents (3 out of 4) choose quiet rooms from their children. This trend emphasises the requirement of enough quality of sleep for enjoyment of travel and leisure.
Couples admit in recent studies—including one by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine—that “sleep divorce” can improve sleep quality, therefore enabling each couple to relax unhindered. Men were found to start these plans more frequently; 45% of them reported occasionally sleeping apart, while 25% of women.
Among the psychologists who weigh in on the advantages and drawbacks of the strategy is Stacy Thiry, a counsellor from Florida. Thiry believes sleeping apart can result in improved sleep, fewer conflict, and even a fresh relationship when couples wake up calm rather than enraged. She notes that sleep has developed to occupy front stage in self-care and interpersonal well-being and says, “We are so much more aware of the value of sleep.”
If couples choose different beds, though, sleep expert Dr. Wendy Troxel, author of “Sharing the Covers: Every Couple’s Guide to Better Sleep,” advises that they be honest about their requirements. She counsels “the goal is to find a balance that works for both partners, ensuring the relationship remains strong and supportive, even if travelling.”
Sleep divorce may be an increasing trend for couples trying to maximise their rest, happiness, and relationship harmony as more people pay more attention to quality sleep—especially on vacations.
