The secret to better sleep

Hey, Sarah here, did you sleep enough last night? I'm here to help you out with tips, tricks, and other advice [View in browser]( [Bloomberg]( Hi there, it’s [Sarah]( in London. Prior to joining the Pursuits team, I used to have my daily alarm set for 4 a.m. No, not for fun or to run ultra-marathons or because I’m one of those people (liars) who say they don’t need sleep, but so I could get to the office to produce a morning news program for [Bloomberg TV](. The news didn’t sleep and neither did I. It wasn’t a very healthy wake-up time, and I was tired constantly, even on my vacations. Now, I set an alarm for 7:30 a.m like millions of other people and it has made a massive difference in my quality of life. I have a better grip on my emotions and am a better friend and partner now that I’m well-rested. Trouble sleeping? Here’s some tips, especially when traveling. Illustration by Moritz Wienert Recently, I’ve been doing a lot of reporting on sleep for our “Get-Some-Rest Special” in [Bloomberg Businessweek](. Harvard Medical School Professor Rebecca Robbins told me that that sleep is so important for your health that even going from 7 to 6 hours puts your body in the red. The day after daylight saving time changes, says Robbins, there’s a statistically significant impact in heart attacks. ([One more reason to abolish it!]() To help you get your zzz’s when you’re on vacation or doing business on the road—a place you’re evolutionarily hardwired to not sleep well—hotels are making a big push to make sure guests can actually relax. They’ve enlisted sleep experts to create [“pillow menus” based on sleep position]( and brought neuroscientists in residence to concoct healthy nightcaps to chill guests out enough to drift off into dreamland smoothly. And there’s always these Therabody eye-massaging SmartGoggles to relieve stress and screen-time strain Photographer: Tana Gandhi for Bloomberg Businessweek And for our part, we compiled the best tips on beating jet lag from our [Distinguished Travel Hacker series](, and they include everything from making your own blackout curtains to taking a hike. Give them a try, and let me know if any work for you on your next big trip across time zones. Personally, if I was in a place as luxurious as [Joali Being in the Maldives,]( where neuroscientist Tara Swart Bieber is consulting on all-things wellness, I might feel pretty relaxed already with the sound of ocean waves and the feel of an ocean breeze. Then again, I never had trouble falling asleep because I was always exhausted. Connect with Sarah via [Instagram]( and [Twitter]( or [e-mail](mailto:askpursuits@bloomberg.net).  The Get-Some-Rest Special [10 Ways to Improve Your Sleep Without a Tracking Device]( Are we getting addicted to our wearables? [Hotels Add Pillow Menus, Plant Milk to Get Travelers to Sleep]( Even luxurious accommodations can’t rewire your brain for a good night’s rest. Here’s how to get the best rest while you’re on the road. [The Best Overnight Beauty Products for Your Face and Hair]( Nighttime is the right time to absorb powerful serums and retinoids. [Massaging Goggles May Be the Solution to Your Screen-Time Headaches]( Therabody’s new high-tech tool is a balm for tired stress, tired eyes [We Found the Coziest Combo of Bedsheets, Blankets and Pillows]( It’s all in the textures—and temperatures. Mark your calendars. According to Larry David, I am very late to wish you a happy new year, the cut-off for him is [three days](. But have my best wishes anyway. I’m writing this from a cold, dreary London. January may be the worst month, but there are [still some fantastic things to do]( here—and there’s so much to be excited about in 2023 as a whole in the UK. Start booking, because [impressive new restaurants and bars are opening](, including the return of Asma Khan’s Darjeeling Express (you might know it from Chef’s Table), an apparent favorite of actors [Paul Rudd and Dan Levy](. I’m also off to the brand new Vesper Bar at the Dorchester once Dry January is over to get myself a drink 007 himself might enjoy. Partaking in not partaking? Here’s some tips from the author of the Dry January Challenge to keep going strong. Photographer: Iryna Imago/iStockphoto Next month, Mayfair hotspot Amazónico is throwing [a big party for Carnival](. London will inevitably have worse weather than Rio de Janeiro, but you can get into the Brazilian spirit anyway with dancers, samba drummers and an indulgent meal of rump steak and chimichurri sauce. It’s on from Feb. 17 to 25. On the theater front, [Ivo van Hove’s adaptation]( of Hanya Yanagihara’s novel A Little Life is coming to the West End in March, in the English-language premiere of the show. As a fan of the book, I’m excited to see how it translates to the stage. I’ll make sure and bring some tissues, as it’s sure to be a weeper. For theater now, Emma Corrin as Orlando, is currently one of the best shows on offer. Photographer: Marc Brenner And for the first time since 1953, a new monarch will be coronated. King Charles III’s official ceremony will take place on May 6. Travel forecaster GlobeTrender put “sovereign power” as one of their [top travel trends to watch]( in 2023 given the pomp and circumstance and “surge in overseas visitors” to follow. Remember [all the hoopla about the Jubilee]( and then the death of the Queen just a few months later? This won’t be as joyous or have as long queues as the state funeral, but it will remind the world that the second Elizabethan era is a thing of the past. My advice is to get booking soon, both on flights and hotels. As for where to stay, [the Goring]( is both very close to Buckingham Palace and where Kate Middleton got ready for her marriage to Prince William; the very luxe, soon-to-open [Peninsula Hotel]( I’m told will have lovely views into the Palace gardens from its rooftop restaurant. The Peninsula London is one of the most exciting European hotel openings of the year. Source: The Peninsula If you’re not wanting to stay right in the action, I like the [Standard in Kings Cross](, where you can peep down on the famous Victorian train station from their stylish restaurant [Decimo.]( God Save the King! [The 22 Most Exciting Restaurant Openings in London and Beyond for 2023]( [London’s Hottest Restaurant Has More to Offer Than What You See on TikTok]( [The 13 Most Exciting European Hotels Opening in 2023]( [10 Ways to Beat the January Gloom in London]( [London’s Seven Best Spas Take Pampering to the Extreme]( What else is on my radar. [Spare by Prince Harry](. Yes, I’ve read it, and so have millions of other people as it [skyrocketed]( to the top of bestseller lists around the globe. My verdict? It was extremely readable; ghostwriter J. R. Moehringer did a great job. It was also much less inflammatory than British tabloids made it out to be by [pulling quotes]( out of context. Mostly, I felt very sad about the image it left of a 12-year-old boy who lost his mother, and the magical thinking Prince Harry did in subsequent years imagining Diana was just hiding somewhere and that he’d see her again one day. It was a moving portrait of grief. There’s also been the Netflix series, which has [been a hit for the streamer](, becoming its second-most watched documentary series ever. Yes, I watched that, too, [so you don’t have to](. I found both Meghan and Harry charming, sympathetic and likable, but it was their documentary, co-produced by their production company, and filmed without any opposing voices, so there’s no way it wouldn’t be. [The Last of Us]( on HBO. I have not played the video game, but was hooked immediately into this post-apocalyptic drama featuring the (excellent) Pedro Pascal as a reluctant, but capable father figure. Speaking of, The Mandalorian is back soon! Meanwhile in Dubai. I’m rarely jealous as a journalist, as I think I have one of the best gigs out there as your Pursuits writer in London, but my colleague [Lisa]( sent me some news that made me wish I could swap places with her, if only for the weekend. In Dubai, there is one word on everyone’s lips: Beyoncé. She’s playing her first substantial show in four years at a brand new, ultra-luxe resort, [Atlantis Royal on the Palm Jumeirah](.  Queen Bey is heading to the Atlantis Royal on the Palm Jumeirah. I’m not, sadly. Photographer: Christopher Pike/Bloomberg Pursuits [previewed the hotel in April]( and we’ll get our first look inside the finished product this weekend when I attend the opening events, including the concert. (And there’s one question everyone’s been asking me this week: Do you have a plus one? Erm, yes, but it’s going to my colleague [Zainab Fattah](, who also covers Dubai.) The security around the show is so tight, they’re not letting guests drive themselves in. You either stay on the property the entire weekend or take a yacht over with a group. The expensive event at the nearly 800-room hotel is the latest sign that Dubai is entrenching itself as a top city to come and party. —Lisa Fleisher You had questions. We have answers. Whatever the topic, keep them coming for next week via our Bloomberg Pursuits [Instagram]( and [e-mail](mailto:askpursuits@bloomberg.net?I%20have%20a%20question).  Where can I get Premier League tickets if I’m coming over from America? I will admit to not being the right person to answer this—I can talk your ear off about theater but only have a passing interest in sports—so I asked our football expert [David Hellier](. He says most Premier League matches are difficult to buy tickets for, although a few teams such as Fulham, West Ham United, Aston Villa and Manchester City often offer seats for individual matches. The best place to start is a team’s website where you may get lucky and nab an official ticket. And from there, look to the resellers and expect to pay a pretty penny.  Manchester City often offers seats for individual matches. Photographer: CRISTINA QUICLER/AFP I’m in London for a week, but would like to get out of the city a bit. Where should I go? The Cotswolds are absolutely lovely and easily reachable from London if you rent a car. They have the famous little stone cottages and English countryside scenery you’d expect from the movies, and there’s so many wonderful hotels and “pubs with rooms.” I like the country house hotel [Thyme]( and it’s sweet little Baa Bar. (There are sheep in the Cotswolds, what gave it away?!) And I’ve heard good things about the [Lygon Arms](, which will play host to noted chef James Martin later this year. Fforest Farm and lodge in Cardigan, Wales. Doesn’t it look lovely? Photographer: Emli Bendixen for Bloomberg Pursuits If you’re looking to go further afield and spent a bit more time in the UK, head to Wales. I’m not just saying that because my boyfriend is Welsh and fruitlessly attempts to teach me bits of the language (in my defense, it’s very tough to learn!). Don’t take my word for it, try saying this one: Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch. That’s a village that has the honor of having the longest place name in Europe. Aside from that fun fact, Ynyshir in Powys was picked as [the best restaurant in the UK](, and we named the coastal region one of our [best places to go last year](. For outdoorsy types, [Brecon Beacons National Park]( has stunning views and is perfect for hiking or mountain-biking. And for foodie types, check out our correspondent [Brandon Presser’s story about his trip to Wales last year](. It includes his adventures driving around the coast, trying local delicacies like bara brith (Welsh tea bread) and his own struggles with the language, including that very long-named village I mentioned above. Nos da from me—that’s “goodnight” in Welsh. New for subscribers: Free article gifting. Bloomberg.com subscribers can now gift up to five free articles a month to anyone you want. Just look for the "Gift this article" button on stories. (Not a subscriber? Unlock limited access and [sign up here](.) 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