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The Rise of Sleep Tourism: 6 Hotels Where Rest Is the Real Luxury

March 10, 2026

From circadian-rhythm suites to sleep-enhancing spa rituals, these hotels are turning a good night’s rest into the ultimate travel experience.

Sleep used to be an afterthought in travel – something squeezed in between early flights, packed itineraries and late-night dinners. But a growing number of travellers are now planning trips around one simple goal: getting a truly good night’s rest. Welcome to the era of sleep tourism.

Fuelled by rising burnout, digital overload and a broader focus on wellness, sleep-focused travel is quickly becoming one of hospitality’s most intriguing trends. Hotels are responding with programs designed to help guests fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer and return home feeling genuinely restored.

Here are six standout hotels around the world where the art of sleep has become a signature experience.

Six Senses Ibiza – Spain

Few hotel brands have embraced the sleep revolution quite like Six Senses. At its cliffside Ibiza retreat overlooking the Mediterranean (pictured above), the brand’s signature sleep program turns bedtime into a personalized wellness journey.

Guests begin with a consultation that evaluates sleep habits and lifestyle factors before receiving a tailored plan for their stay. The program blends yoga nidra sessions, sleep-supporting nutrition, meditation and spa therapies designed to regulate the nervous system.

Rooms are also designed with rest in mind: organic mattresses, temperature-regulating bedding and blackout technology ensure optimal sleep conditions. The goal isn’t just a good night’s sleep while travelling – it’s teaching guests habits they can take home with them.

Park Hyatt New York – USA

In Manhattan, where city noise rarely sleeps, the Bryte Restorative Sleep Suite at Park Hyatt New York offers a high-tech sanctuary designed to deliver deep rest in the heart of the city.

The suite centres around a Bryte Balance smart bed that automatically adjusts to a sleeper’s movements throughout the night. Gentle vibration technology and relaxation audio tracks help guide guests into deeper sleep cycles, while circadian lighting and blackout curtains regulate light exposure.

The experience also includes a sleep-focused turndown ritual, meditation content and calming aromatherapy. It’s a futuristic approach to rest that feels perfectly suited to New York’s wellness-obsessed travellers.

Post Ranch Inn – Big Sur, California

Perched high above the Pacific along California’s dramatic Big Sur coastline, Post Ranch Inn may be one of the most naturally sleep-inducing places on Earth. The adults-only retreat takes the concept even further with a dedicated Post Ranch Sleep Program developed in partnership with renowned sleep expert Dr. Michael Breus.

The multi-day program blends science with sensory calm. Guests stay in minimalist rooms intentionally designed for deep rest – think organic mattresses, chemical-free bedding and an unusual absence of televisions and alarm clocks to eliminate sleep-disrupting stimuli.

The experience also includes a series of educational “Sleep Sessions” created by Breus that explain circadian rhythms and healthy sleep habits, along with spa treatments from a dedicated sleep menu. Even dinner supports the mission: the on-site restaurant serves a Sleep Serenity menu featuring ingredients chosen to promote relaxation.

Rosewood Hong Kong

At Rosewood Hong Kong, the luxury hotel’s Asaya wellness concept integrates sleep therapies into its broader holistic programming.

Guests can book personalized sleep treatments that combine traditional Chinese medicine, aromatherapy and meditation to calm the body before bedtime. Spa rituals often include pressure-point massage designed to promote circulation and relaxation.

Guest rooms also feature high-quality linens, custom mattresses and carefully calibrated lighting designed to support natural circadian rhythms. The hotel’s tranquil harbour views and serene interiors further reinforce the sense of calm.

The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel – London, United Kingdom

Belmond has long focused on wellness experiences, and at The Cadogan in London, guests can participate in a curated Sleep Concierge program.

The service includes aromatherapy pillow menus, guided relaxation routines and evening wellness teas designed to encourage deep sleep. Guests can also access nearby private gardens for quiet reflection before bedtime – a rare luxury in central London.

Combined with Belmond’s famously plush beds and tranquil interiors, the program transforms an ordinary hotel stay into a restorative retreat.

The Betsy – South Beach – Florida, USA

Even in Miami – a city famous for nightlife – some hotels are encouraging guests to wind down. At The Betsy on Ocean Drive, restful sleep is supported through thoughtful in-room details designed to promote relaxation.

Each room includes bedside sound machines to create soothing white noise and a curated library of books selected by the hotel’s co-owner. Guests can settle in with a novel before drifting off under luxurious bedding – a quiet ritual that feels refreshingly analogue.

It’s a small but meaningful approach to sleep tourism: sometimes the best sleep solution is simply a calm room, a good book and the sound of the ocean nearby.

The Hottest New Caribbean Resort Openings to Watch This Season

October 7, 2025

The Caribbean continues to expand its luxury portfolio with an impressive lineup of brand-new properties that deserve a place on your radar. These four resorts are among the season’s most coveted debuts — each offering irresistible inspiration to start planning your next escape.

Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort and Spa, Dominican Republic

Since its August 2025 debut, this adults-only escape has been one of the Dominican Republic’s most buzzed-about openings. Its 500 rooms start at a generous 592 square feet, with the showstoppers being the beachfront suites, where your private terrace leads straight to the sand. Expansive infinity pools seem to spill into the Punta Cana coastline, while 11 distinct restaurants keep every craving satisfied. Add in a full-service spa and a serene, grown-ups-only vibe, and you’ve got a sophisticated sanctuary made for unwinding in style.

Playa Luxury Cayo Guillermo, Cuba

Since opening in February 2025, this property has made history as Cuba’s first resort featuring overwater villas. The adults-only sanctuary on Playa Pilar showcases 252 meticulously appointed rooms, including six overwater villas with private infinity pools suspended above crystal-clear waters. The 24-hour butler service and personalized concierge attention reflect a commitment to service excellence, while four restaurants and exclusive beach areas create an intimate luxury experience in Cuba. Managed by Gaviota, the resort marks an exciting new chapter in Cuban hospitality.

Princess Senses The Mangrove, Jamaica

This spectacular resort, which opened in September 2024, has quickly become a crown jewel of Jamaica’s luxury scene. Part of a larger complex with Princess Grand Jamaica next door, the resort encompasses 401 oceanview suites and 14 overwater villas with private infinity pools. The impressive 19,376-square-foot spa complex and six pools create an environment where wellness and indulgence converge beautifully. Guests enjoy access to 14 restaurants and 15 bars across both Princess Senses The Mangrove and the adjacent Princess Grand Jamaica, ensuring endless culinary options, while exclusive Platinum Club room categories elevate the experience through dedicated butler attention and VIP amenities and services.

Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Set to welcome its first guests by year’s end, this 500-room adults-only resort brings a refreshingly modern spin to Caribbean luxury. Embracing a “flexibility over formality” ethos, it caters to travellers who value authentic experiences and laid-back sophistication. Four pools — plus swim-out suites — pair with five specialty restaurants and a speakeasy-style jazz club, while activities like paddleboard yoga, kite-making workshops, and tours of the resort’s eco-garden blend indulgence with a genuine sense of place.

These standout openings reflect the Caribbean’s ongoing evolution as a premier luxury destination, each delivering fresh experiences, world-class dining, and exceptional amenities. With Sunwing Vacations, getting there is effortless thanks to all-inclusive packages from major Canadian gateways, complete with flights, transfers, and every detail handled for a seamless escape.

Stay: The Algonquin Resort

September 23, 2025

A fresh look at an iconic hotel in St. Andrews by-the-Sea, New Brunswick.

When The Algonquin first opened in 1889 on the shores of New Brunswick’s Passamaquoddy Bay, it was a grand hotel stop on the Canadian Pacific cross-country railway. The town of St. Andrews by-the-Sea, where the hotel sits on a hill, was a place people visited from Quebec and northeast United States to breathe in the restorative sea air and slow down from busy city life.

More than 130 years later, in some ways, not much has changed. An afternoon spent on the resort’s wraparound porch, watching piebald deer wander across manicured lawns, feels as blissfully unhurried today as it did in the 19th century. But in other ways, The Algonquin is entering a new era.

While the hotel’s exterior exudes its historic importance, inside, rooms have been given a modern makeover. With seafoam green and cadet blue decor and wide-panel wooden floors, it’s like stepping into a private maritime cottage; open the window and you’ll have the breeze off the bay drifting in. Grab a complimentary bike or e-scooter from just outside reception and explore town, around the harbour or through the trails in the spruce forest of Pagan Point Nature Preserve. Or schedule a late afternoon game at the hotel’s award-winning golf course, where holes offer incredible views of the water, and catch the sunset while you’re there.

Come evening time, the hotel’s nightly ghost tours lead brave travellers underground through tunnels that connect different parts of the resort. Stories echo off the walls of a former night watchman whose jangling keys can still be heard, lights mysteriously dimming while staff are cleaning and dishes found on the floor of the dining room after tables were set the evening before. And while weather permits, the hotel lights bonfires and sets out blankets on Adirondack chairs, inviting guests to cozy up for a night of stargazing and making s’mores.

Next year, The Algonquin will unveil a two-storey Nordic spa, opening a new chapter in the story of this beloved seaside retreat. The past is rich, but the future looks especially inviting.

What to Do in St. Andrews by-the-Sea

Slip into a flotation suit then take a seat on one of Fundy Tide Runners’ zodiacs for whale watching. The season runs June to October, and while sightings aren’t 100% guaranteed, there’s a high chance you’ll spot a minke whale or two, plus porpoises and harbour seals. For retail therapy, head to Water Street to visit The Nautical Shop for coastal-chic homewares, art and accessories, and Marmalade for Canadian culinary treats, accessories and books.

On the Menu

The Algonquin-Style Classic Gin Martini served at Braxton’s Restaurant and Bar uses gin from First Light, a local small-batch distiller that forages botanicals to capture the essence of the region in its bottles. Paired with the cocktail is a freshly shucked oyster accompanied by dry vermouth mignonette.

It’s in the Details

Accent pieces in the hotel suites tell the stories of the Bay of Fundy’s fishing heritage. The warm glass globe table lamps were inspired by handblown glass fishing floats that help keep nets afloat. The standing lamps, designed by Canadian firm mackaywong, pay homage to the lighthouses that dot the province’s shorelines, with the base inspired by the breaching whale sculpture by artist Ryan Moyes found at Market Wharf.

This Spanish UNESCO City Just Got a Palace Hotel Worth Travelling For

September 9, 2025

Few cities in Spain are as cinematic as Cáceres, the Extremaduran gem where cobbled streets and stone façades earned UNESCO World Heritage status in 1986. Now, the historic centre has a new jewel: the Palacio de Godoy Cáceres, Curio Collection by Hilton, which opened this September following a €14-million restoration of a 16th-century palace once home to conquistador Francisco Godoy.

The 73-room property blends heritage with contemporary flair. Interiors by BSV Arquitectos highlight original features, while gardens designed by Álvaro de la Rosa draw on native and New World plantings, irrigated by natural rock springs beneath the city. From the Bar Virú lounge to the rooftop terrace overlooking Cáceres’ medieval skyline, the hotel offers elegant spaces that invite guests to linger.

Dining is a central narrative. At Mamay Aldana, chef Antonio Manuel Céspedes Rodríguez pays tribute to the women of Extremadura, particularly Godoy’s mother, María de Aldana. Menus trace centuries of cultural exchange, blending regional traditions with the culinary influences brought back during the conquest of the Americas. The site itself once housed a maternity home, lending the concept even deeper resonance.

The hotel also features a spa and event spaces, positioning it as both a retreat and a gathering place. “It’s a remarkable building, intricately restored, and we’re confident guests will be amazed by its stylish interiors and relaxing outdoor spaces,” says general manager Joaquín Arimón.

Managed by Panoram Hotel Management, the project has created 60 local jobs and introduces Hilton’s lifestyle-leaning Curio Collection brand to Extremadura. For travellers in search of a less-discovered destination, Cáceres’ film-ready streets and rich cultural crossroads provide an evocative setting — now anchored by a palace reborn.

The Kensington’s Over-the-Top Marie Antoinette Stay Lets You Eat Cake

September 9, 2025

London has no shortage of royal attractions, but this autumn the spotlight falls on France’s most infamous queen. On September 20, the Victoria and Albert Museum opens its first major exhibition devoted to Marie Antoinette, on view through March 22, 2026. Sponsored by Manolo Blahnik, the show promises a lavish look at the monarch’s world through extravagant gowns, sky-high wigs, glittering jewels and decorative arts on loan from Versailles.

Just blocks away, The Kensington, a Doyle Collection property known for its townhouse style and residential feel, is rolling out a suitably regal experience: The V&A Experience: Marie Antoinette Style package. Guests booking the one-night stay will receive guaranteed tickets to the exhibition — even when sold out — along with accommodations in a room or suite with Juliet balcony or marble-clad bathroom.

Sweet touches abound. Parisian treats inspired by the queen’s era, from Debauve & Gallais chocolate pistoles to Nina’s Versailles-blend tea, await in-room. The highlight is the hotel’s cheeky “Let Us Eat Cake” afternoon tea. Pastel-coloured pastries, lemon shortbread and savoury pink brioche sandwiches arrive on fine bone china, paired with Champagne, tea or the signature Queen’s Coupe cocktail. The ritual feels like stepping into an 18th-century salon, albeit with contemporary London polish.

For travellers who like their cultural immersion with a dash of decadence, the pairing of the V&A’s landmark show and The Kensington’s indulgent touches is a match made in Versailles heaven.

Six Top Dog-Friendly Hotels Around the Globe

August 25, 2025

For many travellers, a getaway doesn’t feel complete without a wagging tail trotting alongside. Still, not every hotel rolls out the welcome mat for four-legged guests in equal measure. The properties below go far beyond “pet-friendly” to transform a stay into a genuine holiday for both you and your dog. From Canadian castles to Manhattan glamour and Cabo beach cabanas, here are six of the world’s best dog-friendly hotels.

Kimpton Saint George — Toronto, Canada

Toronto’s Kimpton Saint George embodies ease and inclusivity for pet owners. The brand’s famous motto applies here: “If your pet fits through the door, they’re welcome.” That means no size restrictions, no breed limitations, no deposits, and no hidden fees. Dogs are treated to loaner beds, food and water bowls, courtesy bags for walks, and even a concierge list of the best pet-friendly cafés, parks, and patios around the Annex neighbourhood.

It’s the kind of policy that puts guests instantly at ease. Whether you’re travelling with a Great Dane or a Chihuahua, the Saint George makes sure your companion feels just as welcome as you do.

The Plaza — New York City, USA

If ever a hotel embodied glamour, it’s The Plaza (pictured above). And that elegance extends to dogs through its famous Pampered Pup Package. Imagine your pup wrapped in a miniature Plaza-branded bathrobe, lounging on a plush bed, and nibbling on a three-tiered tower of dog-friendly macarons made with oat flour, coconut oil, and yogurt filling — all washed down with a chilled bowl of Evian.

The robe, available in sizes from XXS to XXXL, is more than a prop; it’s a tongue-in-cheek nod to The Plaza’s place in New York legend. For owners, it’s a moment straight out of Eloise at the Plaza — only this time, the star guest is on four legs.

The Little Nell — Aspen, USA

Aspen’s only ski-in/ski-out five-star hotel knows how to pamper. At The Little Nell, canine guests are treated almost as well as their celebrity owners. Dogs arrive to find house-made peanut butter treats, bowls, and beds waiting. They can dine from a dedicated pet menu, enjoy the services of professional dog walkers or sitters, and even benefit from a “Puppy Jet Lag Kit” designed to help them adjust to Aspen’s altitude.

Whether it’s après-ski or après-hike, pups curl up fireside or lounge on the patio while their owners sip fine wine. It’s five-star living, Aspen-style, with dogs included in every detail.

Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort — Los Cabos, Mexico

For indulgence, few resorts rival Las Ventanas — and that extends to its canine program. Here, a dedicated dog butler ensures every detail is handled, from beach walks to arranging “doga” sessions or a canine massage. Portable cabanas keep pups shaded by the pool or on the sand, while special menus feature freshly prepared meals. Planning a birthday trip? Staff will happily organize a paw-ty complete with cake.

It’s over-the-top in the best way, perfectly in tune with the resort’s reputation for luxurious escapism.

Encore at Wynn Las Vegas — Las Vegas, USA

Las Vegas is all about spectacle, and Encore at Wynn delivers it for pets too. The resort’s “Dog Companion” program greets pups with branded robes and toys, and offers a gourmet “Bone Appetite” room service menu — think Puppy Patty or Best in Show entrées. Guests can book dog-walking or sitting through the concierge, while pups sport a Wynn-branded neckerchief as a stylish keepsake.

Between people-watching on the Strip and sprawling in silky bedding, even the most pampered pooches will feel right at home in true Vegas style.

Fairmont Empress — Victoria, Canada

On Victoria’s Inner Harbour, the historic Fairmont Empress might be known for its turrets and afternoon tea, but it’s also quietly one of Canada’s most pet-forward luxury hotels. Here, dogs check in like royalty. Each receives a custom-sized bed, bowls, treats, a toy, and even a handwritten welcome note.

Better still, there’s no pet fee — a rarity at luxury properties. Outside, manicured lawns and a waterfront walkway make morning and evening strolls effortless. Staff are quick with suggestions for dog-friendly parks and cafés nearby, ensuring the experience is as seamless for four-legged guests as it is for their humans.