Looking for the perfect vacation without digital devices? Then we offer you some of the best accommodations that promise you just that.
Where you can experience holidays without digital devices? From a monastery in the remote Italian countryside to a wooden tree house in the Loire Valley, these are the perfect accommodations for a vacation without a phone. We all spend too much time staring at the screens of mobile devices. According to some data from the Unplugged platform, more than half of Britons spend as much as 11 hours a day in front of a screen. The data for other countries is probably not much better. That's why it's time to digital detox.
Unplugged, UK
The Unplugged platform lets you rent her accommodations, remote log cabins where guests are encouraged to turn off their devices. Including mobile phones. They put them in a box for 72 hours. It is this step that is said to be crucial for improving well-being and better sleep. In case of emergencies, you will receive an old Nokia, as well as a map and some fun gadgets to pass the time without your phone. All cabins boast a fully equipped kitchen and hot shower, as well as a fireplace perfect for spending evenings by the fire.
Loire Valley Lodges, France
The accommodation in the Loire Valley is located on a 300-hectare wooded property. Loire Valley Lodges comprises 18 boutique treehouses nestled in the treetops. Four meters above the ground. Each has its own jacuzzi and a terrace where you can relax. In them you will search in vain for WiFi or TV, so they are equipped with radios and an iPad with a preloaded playlist.
Eremito Hotelito Del Alma, Parrano, Italy
The Umbrian monastery, which has been completely transformed into a wellness center, offers an idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It is an hour's walk to the nearest village, and the owners also 'forgot' to install WiFi. Guests can enjoy the thermal pool and stone steam room as well as daily yoga classes and morning readings in the chapel. Half board also includes a vegetarian four-course lunch and a monk-inspired candlelit dinner.
Pine Cliffs Resort, Portugal
A digital detox in glorious sunshine on one of the sandy beaches of the south of Portugal doesn't really sound bad. Pine Cliffs Resort, a luxury beachfront hotel, offers wellness, fitness and yoga, including a three-day digital-free program. Upon arrival, your phone will be in the hands of the resort staff, and you will be able to indulge in Ayurvedic massages, healing therapies and other wellness pleasures.
Chiva Som, Thailand
If you want a phone-free vacation on the other side of the world, Chiva Som is just that. For more than 28 years, it has been offering its guests unique therapies and true digital detoxification on the lush coast of Hua Hin. All common areas are screen-free, while mobile phones, cameras and laptops are only allowed in guest rooms. But you will completely forget about them. The resort offers more than 200 treatments and programs led by experts - from crystal massages to physiotherapy and water aerobics.