Are you one of those people who feel like you get the best sleep when you are on vacation? If so, you're not alone. In fact, some people get such good sleep when they are on vacation, that they take a vacation just for sleep! This is known as sleep tourism, and it is on the rise.

But is sleep tourism what it is cracked up to be? Continue reading to find out if sleep tourism is something you should consider, and what the consequences may be of that practice.  

What is sleep tourism? 

Sleep tourism is the practice of going on vacations and staying in hotels just to sleep. These individuals do not have big plans to see the city or run around. They simply want a different environment to sleep. After a couple of days, they feel refreshed as they have taken a break from their daily activities that have most likely drained them, and inhibited their ability to get good sleep. 

It has been growing in popularity, especially after the pandemic. Many individuals were not traveling to see different countries because of all the restrictions. Therefore, many hotels and accommodations opened their doors for those who needed space to sleep. 

Park Hyatt New York has opened a Bryte Restorative Sleep Suite which is a 900-square-foot suite with amenities specifically for sleeping. Rosewood Hotels and Resorts has recently launched a collection of retreats called the Alchemy of Sleep which are fully designed to promote rest. 

London has a sleep-centered hotel called Zedwell, which has rooms equipped with soundproofing. Swedish bed manufactures, Hastens, opened Hastens Sleep spa Hotel which is a 15-room boutique hotel in Portugal. 

What is driving the new focus on sleep

The drive for increased attention on sleep has been a long time coming. Although the original focus for travelers was on meals and what things the destination had to offer, there has been a new push for increasing wellness while traveling too. This includes sleep. 

Through the pandemic, the increased focus on sleep has been drastic. About 40% of a survey given to 2500 adults have experienced a marked reduction in their sleep quality. The stress of all the activities and events happening around the world has made it harder for individuals to get the proper amount of rest.

Another theory is that the increased focus on longevity is motivating individuals to pay more attention to their health, habits, and what they need to do to live a more fulfilling life. Because of all the negative effects of sleep deprivation, more individuals are starting to realize how vital it is in our lives. 

Potential issue with sleep tourism

Sleep tourism sounds great, especially if you can afford to do it. However, can a short-term stay fix a long-standing sleep problem? Or does it just provide temporary relief and a false sense of security? 

Well, if you feel recharged after coming back from a sleep vacation, and this feeling lasts for a long time, then more than likely, you have reset your sleep deprivation. In whatever time you took to focus on your sleep, you slept enough to make up some of the debt you were in from sleep deprivation. 

However, if you take a sleep vacation, and return still dealing with the same issues, then you most likely have a long-standing, potentially underlying sleep disorder. It's important that you pay attention to how your body feels during the day. If you are not sleeping because of a disorder like obstructive sleep apnea or restless leg syndrome, then you are only providing yourself temporary relief of a chronic problem. 

If you are having trouble sleeping, and a sleep vacation is not an option or didn't' work, then it's time to talk to a sleep health professional. Please click the orange button to take a free online sleep test and talk with one of our sleep health professionals. 

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