Technology has its perks and its pitfalls. In an age where every ping and notification pulls us deeper into our screens, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.

For those craving a true escape, the kind that gently nudges or firmly insists you to unplug, we’ve rounded up a few remarkable stays for you. These are the hideaways on our radar, each with either limited-to-no internet access or a no-phone policy.

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Kamalaya Koh Samui

Let your spirit exhale at Kamalaya Koh Samui, a serene sanctuary tucked away on Thailand’s sun-kissed island of Samui. Blending Eastern wisdom with Western healing traditions, Kamalaya offers a deeply personalised approach to wellness guided by certified health practitioners and Life Enhancement Mentors who craft tailored programs based on each guest’s health check. It’s a place that provides a complete wellness reset for body, mind, and soul.

As a gentle invitation to unplug, IT devices are kindly discouraged in shared spaces, encouraging guests to be fully present. During our stay, the digital silence felt like a much-needed gift, allowing the lush landscape and calming sea breeze to speak volumes.

Unplugged

Step away from the screens and into stillness with Unplugged. This clever little company has curated over 30 countryside cabins all tucked just a short distance from big UK cities like London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Bristol.

Thoughtfully placed in peaceful green pockets of nature, each cabin is a digital-free zone — no Wi-Fi, no television, just space to breathe and be. One detail we especially adore? The expansive windows that showcase the surrounding vistas nonstop, much like a nature channel that never powers down.

Miraval Berkshires Resort and Spa

A slice of zen nestled in Lenox, Massachusetts, Miraval Berkshires Resort & Spa is a wellness retreat worth knowing for its transformative spa rituals and thoughtfully curated programs designed to elevate your sense of well-being.

One standout aspect we admire is the resort’s approach to digital mindfulness. Guests are kindly asked to keep tech use to their rooms or select quiet zones, creating space for deeper presence and connection. Every stay is tailored to your personal intention – whether you’re seeking self-connection, navigating grief and loss, focusing on fitness, craving a couples retreat, or exploring mindful leadership. With fewer digital distractions and every detail centered on your wellness journey, this is one escape that nourishes you from the inside out.

Bahía Bustamante Lodge

Set along the stunning Patagonian coast of Argentina, Bahía Bustamante Lodge began as a seaweed harvesting camp in the 1950s and has evolved into a nature lodge and conservation sanctuary. The lodge’s mission is to safeguard and share the area’s exceptional beauty with eco-conscious travelers.

Known for its abundant biodiversity, the property is home to both marine and terrestrial wildlife. It is proudly part of Argentina’s inaugural National Marine Park and the UNESCO “Blue Patagonia” Biosphere Reserve, highlighting its dedication to preserving the environment. Though the lodge offers Wi-Fi, there is no cell phone signal or landline telephone, encouraging guests to disconnect from the digital world and immerse themselves in the peaceful surroundings. This intentional digital detox deepens the connection to the unspoiled beauty of Patagonia.