SANTA CLARITA, Calif.,
Aug. 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading
up to National Relaxation Day on August
15, Princess Cruises has released the results of its eighth
annual Relaxation Report, which has revealed that when it comes to
relaxation and sleep, many Americans are in need of a wakeup call.
According to results of the survey by Wakefield Research for
Princess Cruises, Americans aren't carving out enough time in their
days for sleep or relaxation, with approximately half (49%)
reporting they aren't getting the sleep they need and 78% saying
they don't set aside time to relax each day.
Relaxation and sleep go hand-in-hand, and the lack of both
appears to be catching up with Americans. Rather than getting the
most enjoyment out of their vacation, working adults take an
average of four days off per year just to catch up on sleep.
Whether it's a full vacation or even just a few minutes of
downtime, learning how to carve out more "me" time is clearly
becoming a necessity. Even going on vacation doesn't guarantee
better rest, according to the survey, which found that 63% of
Americans frequently struggle to get a good night's sleep while on
vacation.
As one of the world's largest international premium cruise
brand, Princess Cruises, is committed to ensuring its guests come
back from vacation feeling refreshed, renewed and rejuvenated. As
part of its Come Back New Promise, Princess Cruises
partnered with leading experts in both the science and beauty of
sleep to develop the Princess Luxury Bed. Together with
board-certified sleep expert Dr. Michael
Breus and designer Candice
Olson, Princess Cruises now delivers its guests the ultimate
night of sleep at sea.
"The number one advice I give people is that sleep is a sensory
experience and all five of your senses must be prepared for slumber
in order for you to fall asleep easily and stay asleep all night
long," said Dr. Breus. "I'm thrilled to have partnered with
Princess Cruises and believe we have come up with a bed that will
allow guests to achieve the ultimate in rest and relaxation."
The Relaxation Report revealed factors that Dr. Breus notes are
causes for Americans to not get the sleep and relaxation they need,
including:
- Consuming caffeine too late in the day - caffeine can
linger in the system for up to eight hours, and yet 44% of
Americans admit to drinking caffeine at 2
p.m. or later
- Indulging in a nightcap - Even though alcohol can
prevent people from getting quality sleep, more than half (53%) of
Americans age 21 or older admit to having had a drink within three
hours of going to sleep in the past last two weeks
- Stress over current events - For 67% of Americans,
today's political climate has made it harder for them to relax.
Taking a break from the 24/7 political news cycle may be the
prescription for more relaxation and better sleep
- Not sticking to a schedule - One in four Americans (25%)
don't go to bed and wake up at the same time every day. Setting a
consistent alarm is an easy way to get more satisfying sleep
- The urban grind - The hustle and bustle of the city can
take its toll on the body. Working city-dwellers are significantly
more likely to take five or more days off per year just to catch up
on sleep (45%) compared to just 25% of those who live in the
suburbs and 24% of those who live in rural areas
- Not using time off - Among working Americans, about
1 in 3 (31%) didn't use all the time available to them. Among
Americans who didn't use all of their paid time off, the top reason
is they had too much work to get done (37%)
The Princess Luxury Bed is rolling out to more than 44,000
staterooms through 2019. The bed features a plush, two-inch thick
pillow top, a nine-inch, single-sided medium firm mattress for
enhanced support, individually wrapped coils for less partner
disturbance, a European-inspired duvet and 100% luxurious
Jacquard-woven cotton linens. The Princess Luxury Bed is also now
available for guests to order for their homes via
www.princessluxurybed.com.
To prepare guests for the ultimate night of sleep at sea,
Princess Cruises and Dr. Breus optimized the staterooms for a
sleep-friendly sensory experience. As an extension to the sensory
stateroom offerings, we offer a SLEEP by Princess Kit which
includes additional sleep-inducing items such as eye shades,
earplugs, aromatherapy scents, Dr. Breus' Good Night™ app and
more.
To learn more about our sleep-friendly sensory experience in our
staterooms, see the relaxation report infographic and top five tips
for getting a good night sleep, go to www.princess.com/sleep
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available
through a professional travel agent, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS or
by visiting the company's website at princess.com.
About Princess Cruises
One of the best-known names in
cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise line and tour company
operating a fleet of 17 modern cruise ships renowned for their
innovative design and wide array of choices in dining,
entertainment and amenities, all provided with the experience of
exceptional customer service. As the world's largest international
premium cruise brand, Princess carries two million guests each year
to more than 360 destinations around the globe on more than 150
itineraries ranging in length from three to 114 days. The company
is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL;
NYSE:CUK).
Survey Methodology
The Princess Cruises National
Relaxation Day 2017 Survey was conducted by Wakefield Research
(www.wakefieldresearch.com) among 1,000 nationally representative
U.S. adults ages 18+ between July 14 and 20,
2017, using an email invitation and an online survey. Quotas
have been set to ensure reliable and accurate representation of the
U.S. adult population ages 18+.
Results of any sample are subject to sampling variation. The
magnitude of variation is measurable and is affected by the number
of interviews and the level of the percentages expressing the
results. For the interviews conducted in this particular study, the
chances are 95 in 100 that a survey result does not vary, plus or
minus, by more than 3.1 percentage points from the result that
would be obtained if interviews had been conducted with all persons
in the universe represented by the sample.
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