Forget 5am rises and the city that never sleeps. According to Pinterest’s 2024 trends report, this kind of gentle sightseeing is on the rise. Searches for ‘staycation hotel’ and ’slow life’ have steadily been on the rise as travellers crave rest stops, fewer nights out and more time in bed.

To go on holiday only to nap the sunny afternoon away may sound like a waste to some, but that kind of uninterrupted rest is clearly needed. According to YouGov statistics, one in eight people in the country feel tired all the time. For women in particular, three in five of us report feeling tired when we wake up, regardless of how many hours we get. Over the past few years, sleep retreats have been steadily on the rise, with more and more of us paying for all-inclusive packages that focus on improving our slumbers.

But now it seems that ‘slowcations’ are the new vacations – and 2024 might just be the perfect time to get on board.

Why your 2024 travel plans should be all about switching off and ‘slowcationing’