What is a Sleepcation?

Pack only the desire to rest and go on a sleepcation, the sleep vacation to recharge your batteries

Recharge your energy and enjoy maximum rest, but on vacation. It is called sleepcation is and the new frontier of vacation. Not suitable for adventurous spirits eager to discover the world, of course, but perfect for a weekend or a few days after long periods of stress and fatigue. With this type of travel comes benefits for body and mind.

Organizing a sleepcation today is quite simple. One carves out a few days from work, nice weekend, but also during the week, and sets off for a destination decided in time. It can be a place surrounded by nature, as well as a metropolis: the important thing is to balance the time spent visiting the place, and the time spent on a comfortable mattress and the pillow of our dreams. Obviously -otherwise where would the novelty lie?- rest is preferred over touring with a map in hand.

Nowadays, it is well known that the hectic and busy daily life often negatively affects rest. Especially the way we sleep and the amount of hours we devote to restorative sleep. It is no wonder that, every statistic on the subject, delivers a picture in increasingly often people are getting few hours of sleep (going to bed later, despite having the alarm clock set at the same time) and resting decidedly poorly. Sleep, clearly, heavily affects several conditions of our lives, and, not least, physical and mental well-being. A few days of sleepcation, perhaps in idyllic facilities or regeneration spas, and you can regain some lost energy.

Sleepcation vacation

The goal of this sleep vacation is to unplug from everything and everyone, to regenerate body and mind, and better face the days ahead. It can also be understood as a preparatory trip ahead of a particularly full period from a work or family perspective. Having free time to rest seems almost like a utopia, a real dream, which with sleepcation is possible to fulfill.

From the need to recharge your batteries came the concept of sleepcation, a true wellness ritual: all you have to do, for most of the time on this mini vacation, is essentially sleep, whenever you feel the need. Without answering phone calls, texts, and emails. Work, thorny issues, unavoidable commitments, are not part of the vocabulary of this kind of relaxing trip.

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 Amextravel

Originally a courier company, American Express has always placed traveler safety, value and convenience at the center of its business. Now recognized as the world's largest travel management company, American Express launched its traveler program in 1915. Since the 1950s, companies and international organizations have relied on its global network of travel agencies. Today, American Express operates nearly 3,000 travel service locations in more than 140 countries and territories around the world. The company achieved a global travel business volume of $21.5 billion in 2009.

In France, organized into market segments - National Accounts, National Key Accounts, Multinationals, Global, Public Sector & Administrations, - American Express Business Travel today has a network consisting of:

■ 53 points of sale including:

- 11 virtual platforms - business platforms unifying the systems, telecommunications of its sites and allowing the sharing of data

11 virtual platforms - business platforms unifying the systems and telecommunications of its sites and enabling the sharing of data and resources.

- 42 implants (sales outlets dedicated to a client company and located on its own premises), while relying, in a complementary manner, on its network of local partner agencies created, in France, in 2008.

The offices are open from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm. Outside these hours, a 24-hour service (aXcess 24h/24) responds to travel requests.

A tradition of innovation at the service of travelers.

Since its inception, American Express has created not only tools, but also state-of-the-art technology for travel. American Express solutions have kept pace with changes in society, travel patterns and business encounters, and have been supported by the development of new information and communication technologies.

American Express has always strived to provide its clients with first-class service, offering them comprehensive offline and online solutions that cover the entire business travel organization and processing chain - from traveler assistance, to services for purchasing managers, to numerous consulting assignments for companies aimed at optimizing the investment represented by the business travel budget.

The strength and quality of American Express consulting - and its ability to implement it with the right resources - is a major differentiator from other business travel companies. This systematic consulting approach applies to all companies that consult American Express, whether they are already customers or not, regardless of their size or their local and global coverage. To this end, American Express Business Travel has created a dedicated "Advisory Services" department divided into three main areas of expertise: Consulting, Corporate Meetings and Events (CMS) and Business Development.

The services offered by American Express Business Travel to its clients include the reservation of services (air, train and boat tickets, hotel and car rental reservations, etc.), the management of expenses, the definition and implementation of travel policies and negotiations with suppliers. They also offer the organization of group travel and seminars, VIP service, monitoring, assistance, security of company employees worldwide, as well as more detailed information such as management reports, data capture, analysis and evaluation for those responsible for company travel budgets.

Among the key solutions that American Express offers its customers to help them save money, optimize their travel processing and management processes, and provide expertise in support, security and green travel are

- A range of customizable online booking solutions available to travelers to ensure compliance with travel policy and guarantee the use of agreements negotiated with the company's preferred suppliers, while promoting traveler autonomy

- Control tools, before and after departure: booking control and validation tools (Pre-Trip Auditor), statistics and reporting tools (Portofolio/Email, aXis@work, @work pre-travel)

- A range of tools and services to control traveler safety: an application that locates travelers (TrackPoint), a complete repatriation insurance offer, and information tools (Travel Alert, Info Point)

- Mobility solutions and alternatives to travel: A new mobile solution to accompany travellers on their journeys (MobileXtend), a telepresence and videoconference room reservation service (Virtual Meeting eXpert)

- An environmental approach: American Express provides companies with the tools and advice they need to implement a travel policy that complies with new regulations (ADEME, etc.) as well as aspirations in terms of ecological footprint, sustainable development and environmentally responsible behavior.

For more information, please visit the following websites:

https://www.amexglobalbusinesstravel.com/fr/
http://www.americanexpress.fr/presse

 Every year we list the best and brightest openings, but for the 26th edition of Condé Nast Traveler's Hot List, we've raised the bar: this time, editors from all seven global editions were involved in the research and selection of properties. At its core, it's still a list of hotels-96 were selected this year, a testament to the resilience of the industry. But since (almost) no hotel is an island, we've expanded the focus to include restaurants, culture, transportation and cruises you need to know about, as well as destinations that are reinventing themselves. We're serious when we say this list may be the hottest of them all. Here are the seven destinations around the world you should visit soon.

Maine

It's been a while since there was momentum building around Maine, but 2021 was its year. That's due in part to a series of nature-based projects and comfortable places to spend the night that weren't limited to the coast. New trails, like the Great Circle Trail and the Bold Coast Scenic Bikeway, made the rugged wilderness areas of 100-Mile Wilderness and Downeast more accessible. Up north, the first East Coast outpost of glamping company Under Canvas and independent boutique The Claremont opened Acadia National Park's 26 peaks to more travelers, while the opening of the Captains Collection kept the classic town of Kennebunkport more current than ever. -Todd Plummer

Piedmont, Italy

This proud and refined northern Italian region is giving Tuscany and Puglia a run for their money, thanks to the rise of the southern regions of Langhe, Roero and Monferrato. Two game-changing openings make these wine regions more accessible to travelers. The sophisticated Nordelaia is an elegant 12-room conversion of a 19th-century villa, with a compelling local and fresh restaurant. Further west, surrounded by its own vineyards and truffle-rich woods, the 39-room Casa di Langa is a terracotta-red version of the traditional Piedmontese farm estate, with a contemporary art collection including works by Ai Weiwei, Sean Scully and Carla Accardi. -Lee Marshall

Qatar

With one eye on the traditions of the past and another firmly on the future, compact Qatar feels different from its Gulf neighbors. Hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup in the country has resulted in a host of new stadiums, infrastructure projects and hotels, including the Middle East's first Banyan Tree, a testament to Qatar's confidence that the world will keep coming after the games. For the Gulf nation is about more than just sports. Last year, Doha's museums and galleries hosted exhibitions by Jeff Koons and Virgil Abloh, and Msheireb Downtown is now home to M7, a Qatari design center. (The I. M. Pei-designed Museum of Islamic Art will reopen in late 2022 after a year of improvements.) Those in need of rejuvenation head to the north coast, to the Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, where traditional Arabic and Islamic medicine meets wellness philosophies. And outside Doha, the stunningly verdant Heenat Salma Farm reconnects people with nature by offering farm-to-table meals, craft workshops and cozy tents for the night. It's life in the desert, but not as you know it. -Nicola Chilton

Budapest

Hungary's sophisticated capital has made good use of the COVID break. The city has restored institutions such as the UNESCO heritage Buda Castle district and the Guard House, and opened itself up to new horizons with new access to sites such as the Habsburg Palatine Crypt. It's fitting that the historic Matild Palace became a Luxury Collection hotel in June, with its Art Nouveau-inspired public spaces, such as the Duchess' rooftop bar. Never has the nickname "Paris of the East" resonated so much. -Jen Murphy

Mexico City

It seems like every creative on the planet has moved to Mexico City or is considering doing so in this bustling and still affordable megalopolis. We get it: The city, which always seems to be 75 degrees, has a lot going on right now. Its robust hotel landscape has been bolstered by the opening of the Ritz-Carlton along the jacaranda-lined Paseo de la Reforma. In the upscale Polanco neighborhood, the Alest has opened with 19 elegant rooms, and Casa Polanco is set to open soon in a former 1940s mansion. The city's main green space, the Bosque de Chapultepec, was home to LAGO ALGO, a restaurant, café and cultural center housed in a renovated 1960s building. The gastronomic scene has also blossomed, with the leafy neighborhood of La Condesa once again becoming a hot spot. At Anónimo, German-Mexican chef Klaus Mayr serves delicate pasta, while at Botánico, Sergio Meza prepares dishes like sustainably farmed fish wrapped in Malbec leaves. In Roma Norte, off the bustling Álvaro Obregón street, El Parián Passage has opened with dozens of new businesses, including concept shop PCH, which features the city's best women's brands, and Jarilla, an upscale grab-and-go for sandwiches, Mexican delicacies in jars and natural wine. -Michaela Trimble

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has long been an enigma to most, with its ancient ruins, sacred religious sites and glittering cities largely off limits. Although the pandemic delayed the Kingdom's plans to open the nation to global tourism, 2021 has seen an unprecedented wave of arrivals and attention. Stunning new hotels, such as Habitas AlUla, are adding a diverse design philosophy to an ethereal destination already brimming with events like the Desert X art exhibition. The historic capital of Diriyah, just outside Riyadh, hosted the country's first biennial and will soon welcome outposts of Michelin-starred heavyweights like Bruno and Hakkasan. In Jeddah, an attractive Red Sea city and gateway to the holy city of Mecca, there is a hotel boom. The opening of the eccentric House Hotel Jeddah City Yard has been followed by a gleaming Shangri-La, and The Jeddah Edition is on its way. There are few places on the planet where the past and the future meet in such a spectacular way. -Sarah Khan

Madrid

Madrid has been nipping at Barcelona's heels in terms of urban appeal for some time now, but this year the Spanish capital has overtaken its Catalan counterpart. A series of high-profile openings, including the Four Seasons and Rosewood Villa Magna, have drawn a sophisticated crowd to leafy Salamanca. Then there's the food, which goes beyond the many flavors of local rock-star chef David Muñoz to bring global notes like the excellent Japanese restaurant Zuma, and flavors from the African continent at Aarde. And in a final nod to heritage, UNESCO has announced that Madrid's majestic Retiro Central Park has joined its list of protected places. -Erin Florio

Istanbul

For a city known for its timeless charm-its 15th-century Grand Bazaar and well-preserved Byzantine architecture-there's an awful lot of new stuff happening in Istanbul right now. Major urban renewal efforts that have been underway for years are coming to fruition, such as the Beyoğlu Cultural Road, a walking path that connects some of the city's biggest attractions, including the recently completed massive Taksim Mosque and the Atlas Cinema, and Galataport, a new cultural center in the Karaköy district, which has unveiled a gleaming cruise terminal alongside restaurants and stores. The city's hotel scene is keeping pace with the opening of big names like the Mandarin Oriental on the Kurucesme waterfront and the reimagined Four Seasons in Sultanahmet. The present has never been more exciting. -Rebecca Misner

You want the best place to spend your honeymoon. If you have no idea where to take your loved one to enjoy and make memories together, then consider these great romantic beach destinations.

Bora Bora in Tahiti

This place is full of incredibly beautiful beaches and world-class resorts that are just perfect for that honeymoon retreat.

Stay in one of the hut-like rooms above a blue lagoon and experience unparalleled tropical bliss. Bora Bora is a top honeymoon destination, so a honeymoon stay here is perfectly suited.

Treasure Cay in the Bahamas

This place is a beautiful and popular island in South Florida. The powder-soft sand and crystal-clear azure water are sure to attract couples looking for a place to create fond memories.

Intimate moments will certainly abound as you watch the sunset with your partner on the beach. And if things get too slow and boring, sign up for a diving or snorkeling adventure to liven up the day!

Podrace Beach

Enjoy the serenity of a beautiful getaway at Podrace Beach, a small cove in Croatia. The shade of the surrounding pine trees provides the perfect setting for a romantic stay. It's a little known secret in Croatia because of its long coastline. But when you discover it, it's the perfect place to relax and spend some quiet time with your significant other.

Railay Beach in Krabi

If you're looking for the ultimate in exclusivity, Railay Beach in Krabi, Thailand is the place to be. Accessible only by boat, this island beach is surrounded by towering limestone cliffs that look like something out of a fantasy movie. This attraction alone makes a visit to this remote island worthwhile. Enjoy a very relaxing and private stay on this island with your loved one.

Note that visiting some of the places listed below is free and does not require spending money. However, since this year's edition is considered by some to be the most expensive World Cup, you may want to plan your World Cup budget accordingly.

Visit Qatar museums

Visit Katara Cultural Village

Experience the Pearl

Hit the sandy beaches

• Sealine Beach
• Al Khor Beach
• Al Wakrah Beach
• Katara Beach
• Al Maroona Beach
• Fuwairit Beach
• Simaisma Beach

Head out shopping

Mingle and shop at the local souqs

Dream islands all around the world

1. Providenciales, the Caribbean otherwise

2. Maui: Hawaii as in the movies

The world is home to a plethora of fascinating ancient ruins, from ruined cities to temples that have stood the test of time. Many of these ancient societies were incredibly innovative and forward-thinking. Just look at their meticulous city planning and incredible engineering feats, some of which are still not fully understood.

And while there is so much we can learn from these prehistoric peoples, perhaps the most fascinating thing is what we don't know. Some of the most captivating ancient ruins are full of millennia-old mysteries that will perplex even the most curious minds.

25. Ayuthaya

24. Stonehenge

23. Mesa Verde

22. Sigiriya

21. Masada

20. Hampi

19. Pompeii

18. Tulum

17. Ephesus

16. Ellora Caves

15. Terracotta Army

14. Chichen Itza

12. Bagan

11. Tikal

10. Karnak

9. Borobudur