Digital detox retreats - wealthy travelers are paying thousands to have their phones taken away from them: 'Guests go stir crazy'
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Interest in digital detox retreats is rising, as many travelers now seek breaks from technology. Surveys show that 27% of adults want to experience vacations without their devices, and 17% are actively searching for trips that encourage unplugging. Resorts like Grand Velas in Mexico offer tech-free environments, where guests must lock up their devices and engage in outdoor activities. Other options include local retreats, such as Urban Cowboy Lodge in the Catskills, which also promote device-free stays for a more rewarding experience.
Guests at the Grand Velas Resorts in Mexico can book a stay here and sign up for their Digital Detox program. Once travelers arrive at their designated hotel room - they'll notice that the room is free of any tech.
While on vacation, 27% of adults want to be present and spend less time doom-scrolling, according to a 2025 Hilton Trends Report, which was originally reported on by the BBC.
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