What is a ‘sleepcation’?
“At its root it’s really as simple as it sounds: taking a vacation with the intention to get a good night or a few good nights of sleep. It can be as simple as checking into a hotel in your own city with a special sleep package that includes enhanced ways to get a great night of sleep ― like a fancy bed, some advanced technology, sound machines or some sleep-enhancing supplements ― or a full-on sleep retreat where you meet with experts who help guide your physical and mental wellness to make sure you leave feeling renewed, refreshed and relaxed.”
Although the idea of taking a vacation with the aim of getting quality rest time is nothing new, the number of travellers interested in sleep tourism is growing.
“While some wellness resorts have been focusing on sleep for years, now more and more resorts and hotels, from luxury to lifestyle and even budget-friendly properties, are making sure that sleep is as the forefront of a stay. For example, many luxury hotels are adding beds that use adaptive technology to enhance and track your sleep while some more budget-friendly options, often associated with a major hotel company, offer in-room meditation apps or sleep sounds.
Signs a Sleepcation could be what you need to recharge?
For many not sleeping properly or burnout from busy schedules is a sign prioritizing sleep might require some extra effort. Personally, I find if I have gone through a big life event that is stressful, nothing works until I recharge with good, effective and not distracted sleep.
For others, it could be part of a cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBTI) program.
“The aim of therapies such as CBTI is to equip people facing insomnia not only how to overcome it but also how to manage their rest in a different environment, different routine, and experiences.
For people with irregular sleep patterns due to work or other commitments, taking a sleepcation with a regular bedtime can help reset things too, which can set you on track for better sleep in the weeks and months following. “If you have a busy or stressful routine, taking a break from daily responsibilities can also help to relieve mental health issues like depression and anxiety which we know is closely linked to sleep quality.”
Consider this type of health-focused holiday. It tends to educate people about the contributors to poor sleep in their daily routine and their sleep environment. This can help you to make healthy lifestyle changes that can have all the difference when it comes to long-term sleep in your home.
Wishing all sweet dreams... Literally
Danielle Pointon
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