Had you asked me what vacations stood for a few years ago, my answer would have undoubtedly been one: all-day-long sightseeing and swimming in the ocean. But as years go by, I find myself reconsidering what time off should look like — whether, in fact, I should allow myself to forget about productivity altogether, including ticking hotspots and activities off my hot list, and indulge in actually restorative leisure for once.
It is a mindset that's taking up more space within the lifestyle industry, where 'sleep tourism' has earned a place of its own among the hottest travel trends of 2026.
