The Best Destinations to Disconnect from Everything

By now, basically everybody knows that our digital devices and the things we do on them, such as scrolling social media can often be addictive or time draining. Like all addictive things, we know we need to strike a healthy balance as phones and social media can be a fantastic tool but it can also be a very big distraction as well. 

Besides just setting time limits on our schooling, stepping away from our usual environment can. be beneficial as well. We’re so familiar with it that it doesn’t always provide enough stimulation to keep us away from our devices. However, people are now catching on to the fact that ditching their devices when travelling somewhere new and exotic is an excellent way to break their habits. This has led to a new type of tourism called digital-free tourism, or DFT.

Many tourists like to combine going digital-free with spending time in nature and focusing on their health and wellness. 

This is your mini guide to destinations that offer all of these things and more.

The Maldives 

Many of the world’s most influential and successful spend their holiday time at the best beach resorts in Maldives, in no small part due to the fact it is an ideal location to switch off their devices and truly have a break.

Each island resort in the Maldives offers a level of privacy and outstanding natural beauty that is unmatched by almost any other destination in the world. They are a paradise of pure white-sand beaches and crystal-clear ocean away from almost any noise except the crashing of waves and the local wildlife. There are plenty of watersports and other activities to keep guests engaged without resorting to screens.

 

Africa 

If you are worried that an island retreat won’t keep you entertained enough to resist picking up your phone, then perhaps a safari adventure will. Tanzania, Botswana, and Zambia are just some of the African nations which have caught onto the digital detox trend and are now hosting ‘detox safaris.’

As well as the stunning African plains, you can expect to see wildebeest, elephants, zebras, giraffes, rhinos, and even lions in their natural habitats.

Argentina 

Argentina’s Bahia Bustamante is the place to go for those who love the beach, and wildlife, but who are not such big fans of hot weather. Set in a national park, it is home to a petrified forest, amazing ocean views, and secluded beaches.

Other guests to the island typically include sea lions, penguins, and over 100 different species of birds.

 

Finland 

A forest retreat is also a good way to kick off a digital detox, and where better to look than one of the world’s most heavily forested countries?

Finland’s forests and mountains have the kind of breathtaking views that make for a fairytale destination, and they are a great destination for hiking, spotting the Northern Lights, or relaxing under the stars in one of the famous glass igloo resorts. 

Digital devices have benefited modern people in many ways, but they can certainly also be harmful. Many governments and organisations have started offering advice on how to manage your screen time and improve digital wellness. A digital detox is one way to do this, and by combining it with a holiday to destinations like these, you might find that you don’t miss your devices at all.