The mighty sleep box!

Thursday, 2 June 2011

Picture this, you have been travelling for 20+ hours, your eyes are gritty, your throat is dry, you have fallen out with your other half for the 5th time that day, your hair looks like a birds nest and you have no idea what time zone you are in. Sound familiar? Now wouldn’t it be great if you could find a quiet, private place to brush your hair and rest your body for a few minutes? Well behold the sleep box! The solution to your travel miseries! The concept started out as mini hotels in Tokyo and are now popping up in airports and train stations all around the world. I can’t wait to test them out!

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12 comments

  1. I have spent many hours in airports trying to sleep on chairs or even on the floor when I've been desperate enough! These sound like an amazing idea - the only improvement was if they also offered shower boxes. I can't think of anything better than a room you can hire with a good shower, soft towels, a mirror and a bench so you can sit down and refresh. Of course these are available in Airline Clubs but something available for hire by the hour would be a godsend for those on a tighter budget!

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  2. I have heard of these but never seen pictures, what a great concept! I agree with the shower idea too, how great would that be?!

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  3. I have never heard of these. They are a great idea. Not sure if I would ever use it but I like the concept.

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  4. Love this idea!!! Shower pods would be nice too, i've used some sketchy showers in a few airports before :o)

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  5. YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME! That is unbelievably amazing! I have never heard of this before, but I'm already thinking it's brilliant.

    Falling out with your spouse for the 5th time that day? Sounds VERY familiar. Love that description you wrote. Traveling is so awesome and Jon and I love it, but there are definitely moments of stress, disorganization and short fuses on any trip. I guess the good part about traveling is that for the most part, you walk away with the good memories over the bad ones, but this sleep box could help alleviate a lot of those problems! I'm so intrigued....

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  6. dude the times i've needed one of these!

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  7. I have seen this before, online mostly. I think it's a wonderful concept and very cool, too!

    Jessie
    www.mixandchic.com

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  8. What a brilliant concept!
    Hope you went to have a look at the Burning House blog - such an inspired idea!
    Loving your blog xx

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  9. I freaking love this! I would totally be into that just for privacy during miserable airport layovers.

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  10. wow a sleep box... weird but cool. they needs these in china when i travel

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  11. Meghan, brilliant concept brought to life. How great!! Of course you wouldn't want to fall asleep and miss your flight..

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    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  12. oh how i would love to use one of these on stops in between long flights! They should be on all airports around the world, right now!
    -luv- Chantal

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