Because rest isn’t found in a location, it’s found in your intention.
Ever come home from a vacation feeling like you need… another vacation?
You’re not alone.
Vacations are supposed to feel like a chance to get away from it all, yet the opposite usually happens.
Have you ever waited to see how you'll feel in a place instead of scheduling every bit of your trip in advance?
I’m hearing crickets.
Most people, wanting to make the most of their time away, book all the activities the resort or hotel offers.
But what if making the most of your time away included taking care of yourself, and really resting?
Can you balance your holidays with care and consideration while still enjoying the new environment?
And for those of you who already travel slow, or are more like home bodies, maybe the invitation is to do the opposite.
Could you try something local, for fun?
Meet new people, or step a little outside your comfort zone for a change?
Somewhere in the midst of doing it all or doing nothing at all, we forget to simply be.
Have you ever noticed how most people “do life” the same way on vacation as they do at home?
Busy people stay busy.
Planners keep planning.
And slow movers stay slow.
Even when we fly halfway across the world, our patterns tend to come with us.
The way we relate to time, rest, and productivity doesn’t magically change just because the scenery does.
That’s why you might find yourself tired, overstimulated, or even disconnected after what was supposed to be a break.
I’ve also noticed that most hotels and resorts are built for the “to-do” kind of traveler.
Every morning, I’m asked if I’d like tea or coffee, as if that’s part of the normal routine and universal language of hospitality.
Except, I don’t drink either. (Maybe decaffeinated tea or just warm water, but before or after a meal, not with it.)
And while I appreciate the thoughtfulness, it’s also a reminder of how our industry often assumes what comfort looks like.
The same goes for the activity boards and cocktail lists and big seafood feasts.
For many, those are part of the fun.
For me, luxury isn’t about doing or indulging, it’s about alignment; being in a refined space that supports genuine well-being, not just routine pleasure.
So yes, I may not be the “ideal guest.”
I don’t drink the drinks or book all the excursions.
Yet I still love beautiful design, natural textures, thoughtful service, and spaciousness.
The kind of luxury that feels quiet. Grounded. Real.
Because the point of a vacation isn’t to escape your life.
It’s to remember the parts of you that get buried beneath all the doing, and hopefully to integrate more of you in this new environment.
What if this time, your next trip felt like an exhale, and not another to-do list?
Just a considerate thought for you to take with you, like a souvenir.
Written with love,
Lisa Eve
