Burnout. It’s a feeling many of us are all too familiar with. Overworked, under-resourced and quite frankly fed up with the constancy of the calls, texts and emails that come through all hours of the day. Giving yourself a day off from it all might sound like just the cure. But it also requires some serious self-discipline and dedication to the cause. With that in mind, it could also prove the perfect time to physically get away from it all, too. So, these are some of our favourite locations for a digital detox retreat…
This article was originally published on July 26, 2018, by Amanda Sheppard and was last updated on October 6, 2022.
The Ranch Malibu
Living their life in front of the public, it’s no wonder many a celebrity have visited The Ranch Malibu’s picture-perfect retreat centre, escaping pesky paparazzi and factoring in some time to focus on their fitness. Here, you’d be hard-pressed to find any cell phone service and there is no publicly available WiFi. Guests have time to reflect, revive and recharge. Swap your takeaway coffee and social media scrolling for a morning off-grid, hiking the California hills and partaking in a range of scheduled fitness classes before refuelling on sustainable, plant-based cuisine.
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Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong
The luxury hotel connoisseurs have expanded their hospitality programme in recent years, with wellness programmes that delve beyond the basics. Relax with stress-relieving massages, enjoy introspection with a meditation session, and engage your mind in a DIY mask or a selection of brain-teaser toys. Alternatively, extend your stay and enjoy two nights tech-free: your mind and body will thank you for it.
Rancho La Puerta
Rancho la Puerta opened in 1940—a time when digital detoxes were hardly necessary. Queue 2018 and the focus on engaging with nature, focusing on health and wellness and finding the space to do just that, is still a focus. Guests are prohibited from using mobile phones in public spaces. Instead, they can engage with their surroundings and each other rather than their smartphones. While there is WiFi in some communal areas, you’ll find yourself searching for a very good excuse to tap into it.
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See also: 9 Most Expensive Luxury Wellness Retreats To Spend a Week in Paradise
Ultima Thule Alaska
If you’re looking to truly get away from it all, opt for a stay at Ultima Thule. This luxury lodge sits deep in the Alaskan wilderness. Adventure travellers have an endless selection of activities on offer to keep you off your phone. Even if you have the temptation, the lodge is 100 miles from the nearest road. This means there is no cell service and WiFi available only on request. But we can’t think of a reason you’d need it.
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Digital Detox Safari by Jacada Travel
Tailor-made luxury travel experiences in the heart of the African wilderness. Sound like your idea of a retreat in nature? Jacada Travel is a bespoke luxury travel agency, customising itineraries and experiences based on the needs of its clients. Their Digital Detox Safaris take place in locations across the African continent. These holidays are marketed as an immersion in ‘tech dead zones’. Upcoming safari experiences in Botswana offer the chance to see unique wildlife including leopards, lions and wild dogs. So, you can expect to go into full digital detox mode.
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