Picture this: You’re on vacation in Marbella, a paradise where sun, sea, and relaxation converge. But what if your holiday could offer more than just traditional leisure activities? Enter the world of sleep tourism, a rising global travel trend that aims to enhance your vacation experience by optimizing your sleep. After all, you spend a significant portion of your life asleep, so why not make the most of it, especially when you’re in one of the most luxurious destinations in the world with a concierge at your fingertips 24 hours a day.
The Rise of Sleep Tourism
Sleep tourism is a movement that has gained momentum across the globe in the past couple of years. Luxury hotels in places like New York have embraced the concept, offering guests an array of sleep-enhancing amenities and services. Imagine having access to sleep concierges who are dedicated to ensuring your rest is as rejuvenating as possible! There are endless possibilities, even using AI to help you find the optimum conditions for slumber.
Leading the way in the sleep tourism movement are cutting-edge hotels that utilize the latest advancements in sleep technology. Brands like Bryte mattresses have harnessed artificial intelligence to adjust body support and room temperature, all in the pursuit of maintaining deep and restful slumber. These advancements have spread across the United States and the world with hotels like the Park Hyatt New York offering guests the opportunity to experience the future of sleep. Hotels around the world are tapping into this new trend, with sleep spas and rest and recovery programmes.
How to Optimise your Sleep in your Luxury villa in Marbella
When in Marbella, as on any holiday, it can be all too easy to focus on the activities you will do in the day and night and plan your meals out. But, why not take a cue from the sleep tourism movement? We encourage you to think about how you can make the most of your holiday in Marbella to get over your “sleep dept” and return from vacation refreshed and renewed.
Tips to Improve Your Sleep on Holiday in Marbella
1. Choose a Comfortable Mattress
Luckily, your Marbella villa already provides high-quality beds and exquisite bedding, setting the foundation for a restful night. A comfortable mattress supports your body and can make a significant difference in your sleep quality.
2. Choose a Restful Environment to Sleep in
Once again, with a Swish villa you are in luck as we only choose villas with lavish bedrooms fit for a prince or princess.
3. Set the Right Temperature
Keep your villa’s bedroom at a comfortable temperature. A cool room is generally conducive to better sleep. You can adjust the air conditioning or open windows to allow a gentle breeze if the weather permits.
4. Relaxation Before Bed
Wind down with calming activities an hour before bedtime. Engage in gentle stretches, read a book, or take a warm bath. Avoid stimulating activities or bright screens that can interfere with your body’s natural sleep cues.
5. Meditation and Mindfulness
Incorporate a short meditation session into your evening routine. Meditation can help ease your mind, reduce stress, and prepare you for a peaceful night’s sleep. We can even send a personal yoga teacher to your villa if needed.
6. Create a Quiet Environment
Ensure a quiet environment in your villa’s bedroom. If you’re sensitive to noise, consider using earplugs or a white noise machine to mask any disturbances.
7. Darken the Room
This may sound obvious, but make sure the room is adequately darkened. Close curtains or blinds to minimize outside light, creating an environment conducive to deep sleep.
8. Create a Bedtime Ritual
Perhaps a holiday is the perfect time to establish a consistent bedtime routine and take it back from vacation with you too. This signals to your body that it’s time to wind down. Whether it’s sipping a cup of herbal tea or practicing a few gentle yoga stretches, a routine can help tell your body that sleep is approaching.
9. Limit Screen Time
Avoid screens, such as phones, tablets, and laptops, at least an hour before bedtime. The blue light emitted from screens can interfere with your body’s production of melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep.
10. Plan for the Next Day
Jot down a list of tasks for the next day. This can help clear your mind of any lingering to-dos, allowing you to relax and focus on rest. Now, we do understand however that on holiday in Marbella those “tasks” may be things like read my book, sunbathe for 2 hours etc!
By following these tips, you can optimize your sleep during your Marbella villa stay, ensuring that you wake up feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready to fully enjoy all the luxury and beauty this destination has to offer.
Can we help you restore and rejuvenate yourself on your next Marbella trip? Contact us to plan your next luxury vacation.
With love,
The Swish team xx
