WELLNESS, WANDERLUST & WONDERFUL SLEEP Five restorative escapes to celebrate National Wellness Month
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ugust’s National Wellness Month is an invitation to rethink what it means to travel well. Increasingly, luxury hospitality is shifting its focus from indulgence alone to restoration— prioritizing better sleep, mindful movement, nourishing cuisine, and meaningful connections with nature. Whether you’re escaping to a Manhattan sanctuary, practicing sunrise yoga overlooking the Pacific, or falling asleep beneath a canopy of stars
in the Arizona wilderness, these destinations prove that the greatest souvenir may simply be returning home feeling refreshed. The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York At first glance, Midtown Manhattan seems like the last place to seek tranquility. Yet tucked along Lexington Avenue, The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York has built its reputation around one thing: exceptional sleep. Its Suite Dreams Royal Sleep Retreat transforms an overnight stay into a personalized sleep experience. Guests settle into spacious luxury suites before selecting from the hotel’s celebrated pillow menu, featuring ten options tailored to individual sleep styles. A collection of Rest & Renew amenities elevates the experience even further, including plush Lola Blankets, a NodPod weighted sleep mask, pillow mist, a sound machine, guided