Four Points by Sheraton Offers Sleep-Deprived Travelers the NapPORTUNITY to Get a Few Extra Winks; Celebrate National Napping Day With Tips From The Renowned Nap Doctor and Four Points by Sheraton's Exclusive NapSack.

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Are you one of the 75 percent of adults who experiences daytime sleepiness? Studies show that over 50 percent of adult Americans are sleep-deprived or "nap ready." To address this growing epidemic of sleepy citizens, the Four Points by Sheraton brand is working with the Nap Doctor to celebrate the seventh annual National Napping Day on Monday, April 3, 2006.

This April you don't need an excuse to take a nap; instead, Four Points by Sheraton hotels will provide guests with everything needed to sneak in the extra winks required to re-energize weary travelers. In keeping with Four Points by Sheraton's commitment to providing honest, uncomplicated comfort, the moderately priced Starwood brand is inviting guests to indulge in the luxury of a little extra shut-eye with a NapPORTUNITY package, available weekends throughout April at select properties* by calling 1-800-368-7764 or visiting www.fourpoints.com/nap. The NapPORTUNITY includes:

--Special weekend rates starting at $95 per night.

--Complimentary breakfast & late checkout.

--A Four Points by Sheraton NapSack at check-in to encourage a "nap-attack" on the Four Points by Sheraton Four Comfort Bed. This take home NapSack includes a Bucky's 40 Blinks Utlralight Sleep Mask, Badger Sleep Balm, "The Art of Napping" book by nap expert Bill Anthony, a "Nap in Progress" door hanger and a snuggly Teddy Bear (aka a "napnomic device") to cozy up with so future naps will be equally fun and relaxing.

--And, if you need to explain to a non-believer why you needed a nap, there is also a Nap Excuse Pad to arm you with suitable spunky responses.

The Four Points by Sheraton brand is the official hotel sponsor of National Napping Day, which was created by Boston University Professor William A. Anthony**, Ph.D. and his wife Camille Anthony, president of The Napping Company, in 1999. National Napping Day follows on the heels of Daylight Savings Time when we all "spring forward" and lose a much-needed hour of sleep. According to the Nap Doctor, the best way to deal with the time change is a change in perspective: you are not sleep deprived; rather, you are nap ready and in search of a napping opportunity!

Additional napping statistics:

--60 percent of adults nap at least once a week

--Science has shown that naps can have a positive effect on both mood and performance

"Until we've achieved our collective goal of making adult napping the norm," laughed Hoyt Harper, senior vice president of Four Points by Sheraton, "we're providing guests with a litany of excuses in case they get caught napping on the job!" The NapSacks include a Nap Excuse Pad with such explanations as:

--Failed napping in kindergarten and needs the extra credit

--Is recapturing time spent watching reality television

--Missed last night's episode of recurring dream and wants to see what happened

--Is trying to overcome a fear of public snoring 

"Four Points by Sheraton's commitment to providing simple pleasures with little indulgences is a natural fit for National Napping Day," commented Professor Bill Anthony, Ph.D. "Kudos to them for recognizing the importance of taking time to relax and recharge!"

Benefits for napping include:

--Increased alertness

--Lower stress levels

--Significantly reduced risk of heart disease

--Increased enthusiasm

--Sleeping (including napping) has been instrumental in controlling weight

Listed below is The Napping Company's "Seven Habits of Highly Effective Nappers" to help you on your way to a better nap:

1. Announce your nap to yourself and if possible to your family, friends or colleagues.

For many people this has been the key step to guilt free, productive napping. In order to feel comfortable psychologically when napping, you have to know that by napping you are doing yourself and your significant others a favor. By "announcing" your nap to yourself you are reinforcing and reminding yourself of the productivity and health benefits of napping.

2. Gather your napnomic devices

This much we know is true--nappers have certain devices that make their nap more pleasurable. We call these napnomic devices, i. e., things that assist you to nap. When you were a toddler, perhaps you had a teddy bear, a favorite blanket, a pacifier. Now that you are an adult napper you have put away your childish things, and have other napnomic devices. These might be certain pillows, your favorite bed, soft music, cool bed sheets, workout clothes, etc.

3. Insure a method for on-time awakening

Many expert nappers do not worry about awakening from their nap. They just do. They can tell themselves how long they wish to nap and they awaken at that time. Concern about on time awakening can ruin a good nap. Nappers who are apprehensive about waking up on time use wristwatches, clock or radio alarms to awaken successfully. When napping at a hotel the wakeup service can be used.

4. Insure control of your nap environment, including a plan to avoid nappus interruptus

Nappers need to feel secure in their nap, knowing not only that they have a method to wake up, but also that they will not be awakened prematurely, i.e., experience nappus interruptus. Common strategies are to shut off the phone, hold calls, and/or find an out-of-the way or secretive napping spot. Hotel nappers can use the doorknob sign asking for privacy.

5. Revel in the nap

Enjoy! No relevant suggestions here if you master the other six habits.

6. Deal with sleep inertia, if necessary

Sleep inertia is that groggy and slightly disorienting feeling that some nappers experience when awakening from a nap. Some people believe that if you nap about 40-60 minutes you will be waking up from a deep sleep and are more apt to experience sleep inertia. To combat sleep inertia they recommend naps of shorter duration (20-30 minutes). Overcoming sleep inertia is not rocket science. For the most part all the things you need are readily available: water, coffee, a bathroom, and a good nattitude (i. e., napping attitude).

7. Begin to plan your next nap as you awaken from this nap

Even accomplished nappers often miss this step. But it is important to make napping opportunities a traditional part of your daily planning, even if you don't always use the opportunity.

For additional information on the Four Points by Sheraton, including rates and availability, please visit the newly redesigned website at www.fourpoints.com.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with approximately 850 properties in more than 95 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood(R) Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels and resorts with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis(R), The Luxury Collection(R), Sheraton(R), Westin(R), Four Points(R) by Sheraton, W(R), Le Meridien(R) and the recently announced Aloft(SM). Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com.

* Participating Four Points by Sheraton properties:
Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan Chelsea, NY
Four Points by Sheraton Meriden, CT
Four Points by Sheraton Norwood, ME
Four Points by Sheraton Palmas Del Mar Resort, PR
Four Points by Sheraton Hotel & Suites Williamsburg Historic District,
 VA
Four Points by Sheraton Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile, IL
Four Points by Sheraton Quebec, Canada
Four Points by Sheraton Miami Beach, FL
Four Points by Sheraton Cocoa Beach, FL
Four Points by Sheraton Washington D.C. Downtown, DC
Four Points by Sheraton Denver Southeast, CO
Four Points by Sheraton Los Angeles International Airport. CA
Four Points by Sheraton Sebring, Chateau Elan, FL

**William Anthony is a professor of rehabilitation counseling and the executive director of the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at BU Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. To learn more about National Napping Day, find tips for participating, read about the napping surveys, or to take a napping quiz, visit The Napping Company's website at http://www.napping.com/.

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