Bed in a BoxWeary travelers, take heart. At China's Xi'an Xianyang Int'l Airport, climb right into a sleeping box and snooze away in peace and quiet. The snug little boxes, which sit right on airport hallways, have a floor space of roughly 32 sq. feet and a height ofWeary travelers, take heart. At China's Xi'an Xianyang Int'l Airport, climb right into a sleeping box and snooze away in peace and quiet. The snug little boxes, which sit right on airport hallways, have a floor space of roughly 32 sq. feet and a height of less than 9 feet (claustrophobs, beware). Bed, TV, reading lamp and wireless Internet included. Cost: just a shade under $5 for 30 minutes.ReutersNap CapsulesCall it a human storage room: These highly efficient pod hotels in places like Tokyo and Hong Kong are actually individual sleep rooms stacked side by side, usually one unit on top of another, with just enough vertical space to crawl into. Capsules are seCall it a human storage room: These highly efficient pod hotels in places like Tokyo and Hong Kong are actually individual sleep rooms stacked side by side, usually one unit on top of another, with just enough vertical space to crawl into. Capsules are sealed by door or curtain; bath facilites are shared. Prices start at about $34 a night. "Mine was really comfy," says NYC web producer Lori Kinney.ReutersPower Nap, Anyone?Just pay up to chill out. New boutiques, hotels, spas and lounges are popping up around the globe to cater to our need for sleep. In London, a new power-nap hotel is open for business: Rooms can be rented for half an hour or an hour for recharging and refJust pay up to chill out. New boutiques, hotels, spas and lounges are popping up around the globe to cater to our need for sleep. In London, a new power-nap hotel is open for business: Rooms can be rented for half an hour or an hour for recharging and refreshing. At Gatwick and Heathrow Airports, the Yotel chain provides small cabin rooms for one or two persons. Next up: Nap parties, anyone?ReutersLabs, Labs EverywhereThe business of testing for sleep disorders and disturbances, including pediatric sleep issues, is growing rapidly in this country as the importance of getting adequate daily sleep becomes better understood. Most adults need 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night,The business of testing for sleep disorders and disturbances, including pediatric sleep issues, is growing rapidly in this country as the importance of getting adequate daily sleep becomes better understood. Most adults need 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night, but we're getting far less than that, creating health hazards at home, in the workplace and in our communities.Wikimedia CommonsA Bitter PillMore over-the-counter sleep aids are bought than any other OTC drug, and 25 percent of us take a sleep med every year. Popular brands include Nytol, Benadryl, Sominex, Tylenol PM, Advil PM and Nyquil. In 2010 alone, more than 1 in 20 adults took prescribeMore over-the-counter sleep aids are bought than any other OTC drug, and 25 percent of us take a sleep med every year. Popular brands include Nytol, Benadryl, Sominex, Tylenol PM, Advil PM and Nyquil. In 2010 alone, more than 1 in 20 adults took prescribed sleeping pills, and according to IMS Health, more than 56M prescriptions were dispensed in 2009 for sleep meds, such as Ambien and Lunesta.iStockphotoDevices for Better ZZZsSome 100 million people worldwide are thought to suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, in which breathing stops periodically and inhibits sleep (which can lead to high blood pressure, heart problems and more). CPAP devices, or those providing continuous poSome 100 million people worldwide are thought to suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, in which breathing stops periodically and inhibits sleep (which can lead to high blood pressure, heart problems and more). CPAP devices, or those providing continuous positive airway pressure, are worn at night. The U.S. has a major share of the global sleep apnea market.iStockphotoHigh End BedWhile there's no shortage of mattress stores catering to every sleep whim and taste, at the employee-owned Sleep Country USA (its tagline is "We Won't Rest Until You Do"), each salesperson receives 180 hours of training in product specs, construction andWhile there's no shortage of mattress stores catering to every sleep whim and taste, at the employee-owned Sleep Country USA (its tagline is "We Won't Rest Until You Do"), each salesperson receives 180 hours of training in product specs, construction and features. The #1 retailer in the Northwest has 80+ stores and is consistently named a top-ten "best company" to work for in Washington State.ReutersNew Kind of CampingNo worries here about pesky mosquitoes, hungry raccoons or other nighttime hassles at this luxe indoor camp hotel in Berlin, where a fabulous night's sleep is the number-one priority. It's "perfect if you like the fun of camping but are less keen on the gNo worries here about pesky mosquitoes, hungry raccoons or other nighttime hassles at this luxe indoor camp hotel in Berlin, where a fabulous night's sleep is the number-one priority. It's "perfect if you like the fun of camping but are less keen on the great outdoors," says the hotel, which is housed in the hall of a renovated factory and features any number of sleeping cabins. So even when you step outside, you're still "inside." Talk about the great indoors.Reuters/Tobias SchwarzGo-to GadgetStrap on a handy wristband and app combo known as the Lark before you climb between the sheets, and in the a.m. you'll know how long it took you to fall asleep, how often you woke up during the night, and how many hours and minutes you slept. The Lark hasStrap on a handy wristband and app combo known as the Lark before you climb between the sheets, and in the a.m. you'll know how long it took you to fall asleep, how often you woke up during the night, and how many hours and minutes you slept. The Lark has a sensor that sends data to your iPhone all night. It sells for $129. Want a sleep coach? That'll cost you an extra $60 through the Lark's website.Lark TechnologiesChill Out in Ice HotelsTalk about a unique sleeping experience: Rooms at the Ice Hotel in the Fagaras Mountains of Romania, which stands 2,000 meters above sea level, are individually sculptured and re-designed each winter -- and after the ordeal of arriving there by cable carTalk about a unique sleeping experience: Rooms at the Ice Hotel in the Fagaras Mountains of Romania, which stands 2,000 meters above sea level, are individually sculptured and re-designed each winter -- and after the ordeal of arriving there by cable car (the only way to get there), a nap seems definitely in order. When not wrapped in "professional" sleeping bags, visitors can enjoy sculpting classes or snowmobiling and sledding adventures.Reuters/Radu Sigheti
