Conquering Jet Lag
Jet lag can be brutal. If it was not for my inability to adjust quickly, I’d travel a lot more often. So when I hear about new gadgets that might help combat this, I feel the need to either test them out or spread the word so I can find someone who has.
The Westin Chicago River North has teamed up with Philips to create a Concept Room to help challenge sleep problems caused by jet lag. Is this the answer to all your problems? You might want to contact Matt at The Chicago Traveler to find out, as its just in his neck of the woods. Here are a few of the amenities that The Westin provides:
- Philips’ blue-light ActiViva lamps – These lamps are scientifically proven to give you the same benefits as natural, blue sky daylight and makes people stay energized and awake.
- Light Therapy box at the work station
- A eucalyptus shower fizzer is a highlight to the “Heavenly Shower.” Paired together with the “Heavenly Bed” this duo brings you a pillow-top mattress, a warm down blanket, 3 crisp sheets, a cozy comforter, a pure white duvet cover, and a therapeutic spa shower with 5 adjustable jets.
- Sleep TV offering a meditated sleep program (soon to be available in The Westin worldwide).
This reminds me of The Benjamin where they offer a sleep concierge to guests giving them a choice of 11 types of pillows, spa treatments and milk and cookies. They even offer to give guests their money back if their nightly rest isn’t ideal. I’m ready to take them up on that. Back to the Westin, will they soon guarantee that guests don’t get jet lagged? Can you imagine?
Photo Credit: *mangu* @ flickr
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