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Forget traveling to expand your horizon sleep tourism is the travel trend for those prioritizing rest and relaxation.

Rest is becoming a luxury and sleep tourism is cashing in.

A woman taking part in sleep tourism by sitting on a bed that�s suspended above a rainforest

But should you take part?

Heres everything you gotta know.

What is sleep tourism?

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Were looking for a need to escape from the relentless demands of modern life.

There are also more structured parts like sleep coaching or monitoring, video polysomnography andguided meditation.

After years of juggling busy schedules and digital overload, people are actively seeking ways to prioritize rest.

A man reaching out of bed with grey pillows to a bedside smart bed control panel on the wall.

What are sleep retreats?

A sleep retreat is a sleep-focused wellness experience for those looking to better their rest.

While the retreats can vary in their offerings, they will have a sleep programme for guests to follow.

An older woman lying on her back conducting a body scan

The Benefits of sleep tourism: Should you take part?

Remember, it’s thequality of sleep over quantitythat is beneficial.

Sleep retreats provide an opportunity to reset sleep patterns and learn new techniques that work best for you.

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it’s possible for you to implement these techniques at home for lasting benefits.

This highlights the importance of good sleep in regulating the stress-response system and maintaining optimal health.

It’s also an opportunity to learn aboutsleep hygieneand how it’s possible for you to improve yours.

Two chairs overlooking a pool and a beach at the luxury Chiva Som retreat

Consider a sleep retreat beyond the restful experience of getting away from day-to-day life.

Many sleep retreats have a central focus on meditation.

Dr Perry says, For those who struggle with meditation, Id say start small.

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You dont need to do it for a long time to feel its effects.

Personally, I used to struggle with meditation until I started with just five minutes a day.

Its all about building the habit gradually.

A clean and luxury hotel room with a view of Singapore at Como Hotels

Meditation helps to relax the body and the mind, leading to better, deeper sleep.

It can also be a reliable technique tofall asleep fastat night.

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The master suite comprised of a large bed in an old wooden room at Ockenden Manor

Your results will determine a tailor-made holistic plan by the resident naturopath of recommended sleep improvement steps.

To complete your experience, there is an in-room sleep support set-up and a specialized Better Sleep fitness class.

Dozing off has never been easier or been set in a more beautiful location.

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COMO Metropolitan, Singapore

Looking to get techy on your sleep retreat?

Slip into a Hyperbaric Airpod at wellness centre COMO Shambhala.

Ockenden Manor, West Sussex, UK

Looking for a retreat in England?

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EnterOckenden Manor, located in the pretty village of Cuckfield.

This manor-turned-luxury-hotel has launched the Good Sleep Retreat, with the next starting in late November.

For two days, the retreat is action-packed.

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The Bryte Balance smart mattress on a bed frame in a warmly lit room

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A woman with dark brown hair lies on her side staring at the back of a white alarm clock that shows the time as 2.30am

A woman with short brown hair sitting on bed with white sheets with a glass of green Spirulina smoothie in hand

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