Nauty winks
We go on getaways for a well earned rest but sometimes sleep is a challenge. That’s because around half of holidaying Brits say they are too hot or too cold, or the bed is uncomfortable, says research for Princess Cruises. For 15 per cent it’s simply jet lag.
The firm asked sleep guru Dr Michael Breus to help develop the Princess bed, which combines his scientific knowledge with the latest comfort technology.
Today he reveals the secrets of a satisfying slumber on holiday. Stick to your normal bedtime: Sounds easy, but this will keep your biological clock in sync.
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Princess Cruises are adopting custom-made beds with the help of Dr Breus sleepy, warm shower or reading a book. But booze choose a paper book instead of a doesn’t help backlit e-reader, as they emit light you achieve restful sleep. Also it that can stimulate your brain. dehydrates you and wakes you in And skip TV and computer games the night (usually to go to the loo). which can also be too stimulating. Stay active: Exercise can help reset Dr Breus said: “Lack of sleep can your body clock faster and make you really affect our day-to-day mood more prepared for sleep. But avoid and wellbeing, whether at home or it within three to four hours of on holiday. It’s so important for us to bedtime as it can stimulate the mind be able to switch off our brains once and energise the body too much. our heads hit the pillow.”
Relax before bed: To unwind, The Princess bed is in cabins choose a relaxing activity such as a across the fleet. princess.com
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