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TRAVEL CAN BE EXHILARATING,
and potentially sleep disrupting.
But good sleep is attainable with
a little planning and a hotel that
supports healthy routines, like one
of Westin Hotels & Resorts’ 230
worldwide locations. Dr. Chris Winter,
a neurologist, frequent traveler, and
author of The Sleep Solution: Why
Your Sleep Is Broken and How to Fix
It, shares some fool-proof tips to
sleeping well on the road.
OUTSMART JET LAG
Traveling across time zones inevitably
leads to what scientists call circadian
dysrhythmia, also known as jet lag.
In fact, 93 percent of travelers will
experience jet lag at some point,
according to the American Sleep
Association. But worry not, says Dr.
Winter, “planning in advance makes
all the difference.” A few days before
traveling, adjust your schedule so
you go to sleep, wake up, and eat
your meals earlier. Another fix:
eating a protein-filled breakfast
once you arrive in your destination.
“Protein flips a switch that tells the
brain to wake up,” Dr. Winter says.
At Westin, the new Eat Well Menu
includes healthy, flexibly portioned
dishes and snacks, with breakfast
options that include eggs, whole
grains, and fresh smoothies.EXERCISE WISELY
Get active—preferably outside—on
the morning of your arrival, Dr.
Winter advises. “When I was in Vegas,
I got up early for a run on the Strip,”
he says. “The light helped me adjust
to the time, and the workout created
fatigue that helped me sleep well.”
Need a good route for your run?
Westin provides scenic running maps,
a Run Concierge who can take you
on a group jog, and a unique Gear
Lending program that allows you to
borrow running shoes and fitnessclothing during your stay. Dr. Winter
says that while early morning is the
best time to exercise, any time is
better than no time.CREATE A SLEEP SANCTUARY
Before getting ready for bed, make
sure your hotel room is conducive
to sleep: dim the lights, and drink a
cup of chamomile or passionflower
tea—a favorite with Dr. Winter. Other
tips: Read before bed—from a real
book. Unplug your devices. Take a
hot shower or bath, and keep the
room cool, 65 to 68 degrees. And,
Dr. Winter says, your mattress and
bedding should be comfortable.
“It’s obvious, but that really makes
a difference,” he says. At Westin,
guests enjoy the signature Heavenly®
Bed at every one of their locations
worldwide. Dr. Winter’s final pre-bed
ritual: a relaxing scent. Westin’s Sleep
Well Lavender Balm is geared toward
helping your body wind down. And
sometimes that’s just what it takes to
send you into dreamland.SECRETS FROM A SLEEP DOCTOR
Sleeping Well on the RoadTO SEE HOW WESTIN
can help you get your
rest while traveling, visit
Westin.com.