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The Truth About Whether ‘Sleepcations’ Are Dangerous, According to an Insomnia Therapist

Sleepcations can help some burned-out folks catch up on rest, but an insomnia therapist says they may worsen sleep problems at home.

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More and more people are booking “sleepcations”—aka vacations dedicated entirely to catching up on sleep. If that doesn’t tell you how burned out we all are in today’s world, I don’t know what will…

Vacations used to be for exploration, adventure, and—sure—rest. But planning an entire getaway around sleeping for days on end? I mean, count me in. But also, it’s a bit disheartening that this is where we are today. 

What Is a ‘Sleepcation’?

According to Tracy Hannigan, Insomnia Therapist at Tracy The Sleep Coach, a sleepcation is “a vacation or holiday with no real plans other than sleeping in.”

“This could be done at home (like a ‘staycation’), but often these sleepcations are away, so the person doesn’t have to manage household affairs and can focus entirely on getting........

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