The travel trend seen on TikTok shows how people are looking for trips that emphasize wellness and relaxation.
“Hurkle-durkling” is a Scottish term for lying in bed all day.
The practice involves spending long periods tucked under the covers after waking up with books, screens, snacks or other comforts — and now hotels are doing more to accommodate guests who are “swingers.”
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Megan Hajduk, general manager of The Williams Inn, told Fox News Digital that the trend is “especially popular in the winter months when there’s nothing better than staying warm and enjoying the luxury of doing nothing.”
A new travel trend called “hurkle-durkling”, a Scottish term, has more and more travelers embracing lying in bed all day. (iStock)
Williams Inn located in Williamstown, Massachusettsembraced the trend, announcing, “We at The Williams Inn have taken this idea and advanced it with a Literary Sabbatical package offering select in-suite libraries.”
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Nour Laasri, general manager of the Marriott Marquis Houston-area, told Fox News Digital that he and staff understand the importance of balancing productivity and relaxation for corporate and leisure travelers.
Hotels across the country are introducing more amenities to meet the trend. (Fox News)
“It’s no surprise that ‘hurkle-durkling’ is becoming more popular — travel provides the perfect opportunity to embrace it,” Laasri said.
In 2023, Hilton reported that the #1 reason people are looking for travel “rest and recharge”.
James Barnett, general manager of the Deer Path Inn, located in Lake Forest, Illinois, said, “There’s something really special about a day spent in bed.”
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According to a report by ABTA, the trade association of British travel agents, tour operators and the wider tourism industry, more and more people are going on holiday.
In 2023, Hilton reported that the #1 reason people sought travel was to “vacate and recharge.” (iStock)
Seventy-three percent say going on vacation is their time to relax, the report found.
“Hurkle-durkling captures the essence of what we offer at Bellyard — an invitation to slow down and enjoy the moment,” said Brendan Abraham, general manager of Bellyard in Atlanta.
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Abraham said the Bellyard offers in-room IV therapy and soaking tubs, to support passengers who are “hustling.”
