When you go on vacation, your goals probably include getting some rest and relaxation, along with making memories with your family. Even if you spend your days on the beach or at a theme park, when bedtime rolls around, you want a good night’s sleep to get ready for the next day. Unfortunately, hotel sleep is not always the most restful. Sleeping on an unfamiliar mattress with strange sounds around you doesn’t exactly encourage rejuvenating slumber. However, you can take steps to improve your rest.
BYOP (Bring Your Own Pillow)
Most people sleep best on a familiar pillow. If you’re accustomed to memory foam and you arrive at the hotel to find fluffy feathers, you may spend the night wrestling with your pillow. Therefore, packing your own pillow from home can be an effective strategy for reducing your tossing and turning. As an added bonus, if your trip involves a long plane or train ride or a lengthy journey by car, having your own pillow on hand lets you catch a nap while you’re riding along.
Block It All Out
An asleep mask and a set of earplugs won’t take up much room in your suitcase, but they can make all the difference to your sleep while you’re traveling. The level of light around you is an important factor in how well you rest. When you’re away from home, your accommodations may allow more light to come in than you’re used to in your personal bedroom. Sleep masks can keep you blissfully in the dark.
Similarly, if you find yourself in a hotel room with construction going on outside or walls so thin you can hear the television blaring next door, simple foam earplugs can help block out the noise. Also, when you’re traveling with someone who snores, these little gems can be a lifesaver. You don’t have to buy anything fancy; inexpensive earplugs can be purchased at most pharmacies and big-box retailers.
Book An Adjustable Thermostat
When you’re scoping out where to stay, look for a hotel or other accommodations with an adjustable thermostat. This amenity gives you control over the temperature in your room so you can create the climate that gets you the best rest. Some people prefer to sleep on cool crisp sheets while others like a warm room and no blankets at all. With an adjustable thermostat, you can create the environment you prefer.
You may find that you love the control an adjustable thermostat gives you. In fact, you may love it so much that you want one for your house. After all, why shouldn’t you sleep well at home and while you’re traveling? An adjustable thermostat lets you establish preset schedules based on the seasons of the year, days of the week, and even hours of the day. That’s a plus no matter where you are.
Whether you’re on a long vacation, or just want to enjoy more comfortable temperatures for the night, these safety tips can help make your stay an easier one. After all, your vacation is a time for relaxation and fun!
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