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Sleeping In Is the New Going Out
Hotels add tech and other features for better slumber
HOTELS ARE waking up to the idea that what many vacationers want is a good night’s sleep. Enter “sleep tourism,” with new amenities in some rooms.
Special lighting Subtle night illumination and lamps that dim can help you sleep, and lights that simulate dawn can help you awaken slowly.
Aromatherapy This includes essential oil diffusers, which can promote restfulness.
Choice of pillows Menus include buckwheat, memory molding and options that may reduce snoring.
Weighted blankets Using firm, controlled pressure, they create a feeling of calm.
Audio tech Speakers play soothing sounds while the bed syncs with gentle motion to ease you to sleep.
CBD-infused beverages The cannabis derivatives can reduce anxiety and improve sleep.
Masks and earplugs Traditional options are available. —Veronica Stoddart