Sleep Tourism: Here’s everything about sleep vacation trend

There are millions of people across the world who love to travel and they make frequent trips to different destinations. At the same time, some people just like to sleep. Would you believe that some people are getting into luxury trips with the sole purpose of Sleep? Yes, among different trends, sleep tourism is one thing that has been growing rapidly. 

Investing to enhance sleep quality is not a new thing as in 2019, a gadget was developed called ‘The Pod’ that made headlines expanding sleep technology from gadgets to beds. This bed comes with AI controls adjusting its temperature independently to ensure good sleep. The aim was simple, human spends 1/3rd of their life sleeping so it should be a restful one.

What is Sleep Tourism?

Sleep tourism is a desire to travel to a different location with the sole purpose of sleeping and then return home feeling well-rested and rejuvenated. 

Some people suffer from insomnia and anxiety and for such people, a sleep tourism can be a great relaxation. They can get maximum relaxation with better sleep.

Why Sleep Tourism is Popular?

According to a Hilton 2024 report, people prefer to travel to rest and recharge prioritizing sleep.

Travelers want to prioritize rest while traveling in different locations as most people are not getting a good quality of sleep at home.

Recently a Saatva survey was conducted which found that only 41 per cent of Americans believe that they are getting good sleep. While the Gallup poll reveals that 57 percent of Americans think they would feel better if get more sleep.

The survey found that there are different reasons why people are not getting enough sleep including health concerns, such as insomnia, back pain, etc. There are mental stresses as well related to finances and work. These are the reasons they are heading to sleep tourism.

What the Science Say About Catching Up on Sleep?

We can get sleep in the short term, like sleeping for a short night when our brain accumulates ‘sleep pressure’. This term describes how strong the biological drive for sleep is. These sleep pressures make it easier for people to sleep the next night and for longer periods. 

Longer sleep the next night can relieve sleep pressure, but it does not reverse the short sleep effect on our brain and body. Sleep is very crucial for our body and for our brain to process the events of that day. Amid this hectic trend, it is good to catch up on sleep which could make you feel more rested. However, these sleep vacations could not be a substitute for regular sleep at home. 

5 Tips for Having a Sleep Holiday at Home

Here are the five effective tips for better sleep at home

• Avoid bright artificial lighting in the evening like screen light of mobiles, laptops, etc.
• Make your bed as comfortable as possible with fresh pillows and a supportive mattress
• Maintain cool room temperature and proper window covering, this will make it an ideal sleeping environment
• Maintain a wind-down routine, like you can take showers, or read books before bed.
• Be consistent with your sleep routine and make sure you have similar bedtime and wake time even on weekends.