Dreamy DESTINATIONS

Take a trip to slumbertown with these snoozy stays

- Words: Amber Bramble.

Some people go on holiday for thrills and spills, but for many of us it’s a chance to hit the reset button, an opportunity to escape those usual stress points, and break any habits or associations that could be interrupting your slumber.

There are entire holidays built around sleep, leading to a new trend in travel known as sleep tourism. Here are a few ways you can take your sleepcation to the next level.

SLEEP RETREATS

Given that rest is something most of us associate with retreats, it’s no surprise that sleep is often a big part of the package. Some luxury spots include specialised programs with consultations and treatments aimed at tackling our sleep woes.

One retreat that takes sleep very seriously is Kamalaya Koh Samui in Thailand. It offers up to 21 days of intense traditional and modern sleep treatments, ranging from Chi Nei Tsang and Shirodhara to ozone and IV therapy.

Six Senses offers intense sleep programs across its worldwide chain of luxury resorts, with options to stay between three and seven days.