"Wake me up when jetlag ends"

The only travel trend that lets you 'sleep on it

- YASHITA DAMANI

Luxury isn't just about where you stay-it's about how well you sleep (because five-star travel should come with it, the best five-star sleep). Lets souvenir? A full eight hours of sleep.

You know that feeling when you finally check into your hotel after a 16-hour flight, only to realise your body has no idea what time it is? Your brain thinks it's 3am, your stomach wants lunch, and your hotel bed feels like it was stuffed with bricks and betrayal.

Welcome to the not-so-glamorous world of sleep-deprived travel.

Brain fog, exhaustion, and an internal battle between adventure and a nap.

Your eyelids weigh a tonne- feeling heavier than your body did even when you were bloated proving that circadian desynchrony isn't just an inconvenience- it's a rite of passage for all globetrotters.

But, what if you could outsmart it?

Consider this article packed with your guide to sleep-saving hacks-because the only bags you should be carrying are your designer suitcases, not the ones under your eyes. Let's get you snoozing like a pro, no matter where your passport takes you!

Hotel sleep hacks: pillow roulette could easily be a sport

The pillow predicament: hotel pillows can be a gamble. Some are fluffy clouds, and others feel like bricks. Sometimes not being too comfortable is what is good for you. If your neck isn't happy, use a rolled-up towel as a makeshift support.

Also, in some cases, sleeping without a pillow can promote proper spinal alignment and alleviate the neck and back pain you encounter on the flight.

Soundproofing 101: sometimes hyper-sensitivity can be a pain. Download a white noise app or run the bathroom fan to save the night.

Blackout mode: curtains, eye masks, or even a hoodie over your face- whatever it takes. Block out the light (keep your phone screen away -pictures need not be posted in real-time always)