Vacation breakups are more common than you think: Study

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As vacation season continues to heat up, the same can’t always be said about relationships.

There are times when a getaway becomes so nightmarish that those travelling together simply want to get away — from each other.

Turns out, for some, travelling with a romantic partner can be a bit of gamble.

A recent study from VacationRenter found that some relationships were impacted by a holiday.

Prior to the pandemic, solo trips were set to be a big travel trend but once COVID struck, and people realized what it was like to miss the company of others, that became a thing of the past and the idea of travelling with others, particularly someone you like and/or love seemed like the best vacation option.

Of the more than 1,000 people in the U.S. surveyed who travelled in the past three years, a resounding 87.4% reported that they travelled with at least one companion on their last trip, with the average being three companions.

Friends and significant others were the most popular travel companions, with 48.3% and 44.8% of respondents, respectively.

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Some of the key findings of those who vacationed with a romantic partner include 17% of travelers have ended a trip early due to a fight with their significant other.

About one in five couples admitted to breaking up as a result of their trip.

Those who planned a romantic getaway were nearly eight times more likely to break up on the trip than those who chose to take a spontaneous vacation.

It may have something to do with travelers who like to plan every little thing — which often results in stressing over every little thing, according to the survey — versus those who fly by the seat of their pants.

Vacationing with loved ones can be exciting, sure, but it can also be daunting, whether it’s the cost of the trip, arranging accommodations and flights or filling itineraries, or it can be different travel personality types clashing — even if it’s with a close companion.

However, in the grand scheme of things, those numbers are fairly low. In fact, when it came to how shared trips affected respondents’ relationships with their companions, the results were ultimately positive with romance and relationships improving while travelling. So don’t give up on travelling with loved ones just yet.