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Indulge in the Art of Rest

by Lisa Loverro
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March, National Sleep Awareness Month, invites us to pause, recharge, and explore the transformative power of sleep.

Focus on habits that help you truly rest. With 14.5% of adults struggling to fall asleep and 17.8% staying asleep, good sleep hygiene is key. Keep a consistent bedtime, a cool, dark, quiet room, limit screens before bed, skip late caffeine or alcohol, and move your body daily. Small changes lead to deeper, restorative sleep—and better health.

Traveling doesn’t have to mean sacrificing sleep. Across the U.S., a growing number of resorts now offer curated sleep experiences designed to help guests, reset and rejuvenate. These resort packages combine expert guidance, calming rituals, and thoughtfully designed rooms to create the ultimate environment for restorative, uninterrupted sleep.

At the Inns of Aurora Resort & Spa, perched on the serene shores of Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes, tranquility takes center stage. This March and April, the lakeside resort opens its three-day Sleep Camp retreat, designed to help guests reset mind and body. Gentle morning stretches, hydrotherapy dips, and Ayurvedic wellness rituals are paired with nourishing, chef-curated meals. Award-winning spa treatments envelop visitors in warmth and calm, while the quiet lakeside backdrop offers a natural invitation to unplug, breathe, and simply be. Each element is carefully crafted to align circadian rhythms and support deep, restorative rest.

Discover true rest at Post Ranch Inn with the Sleep Package, created with The Sleep Doctor™ – Dr. Michael Breus. This two-night experience combines expert sleep strategies with serene, technology-free guestrooms designed for deep relaxation. Organic mattresses and chemical-free bedding create the perfect environment, free from TVs and alarm clocks, so you can fully reset your body and mind. Located along breathtaking cliffs and ocean views, the Post Ranch Sleep Program helps you restore your circadian rhythm. For anyone seeking a transformative night’s sleep in a luxurious, natural setting, this package offers the ultimate escape into rest and rejuvenation.

In the heart of New York City, The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York offers the Suite Dreams Royal Sleep Retreat, where luxury meets restorative calm. Plush Lola Blankets, weighted Nodpod sleep masks, and a ten-option pillow menu transform a suite into a personal sanctuary. Evenings are marked by the “Nappy Hour” Royal Nightcap menu, featuring dreamy offerings like the Lavender Lullaby mocktail, a delicate blend of chamomile, lavender tea, elderflower syrup, and honey sparkling water. Meditation exercises, pillow mists, sound machines, and a timed lockbox for smartphones complete the experience, ensuring guests drift into uninterrupted rest.

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