Our Insiders’ tips for a digital detox
Tell us the last time you switched off the laptop for more than 24 hours? Or, left your phone at home? If you can’t remember, we’re going to suggest it’s time for a digital detox. Given the pace and plugged-in nature of modern life, the digital detox is increasingly relevant and something we’re big advocates of at Safara.
Read on for our Insiders’ tips on how, where and why you should embrace the digital detox.
1. A digital detox to Raja Ampat, Indonesia
Off the northwest tip of West Papua, you will find a collection of 1,500 islands that can only be described as idyllic. Celebrated for their turquoise waters and thick jungle, Raja Ampat is known for some of the best diving in the world. It’s myriad coral reefs are thriving thanks to the remote location, which has prevented human interference. Expect to see manta rays, sharks, whales, turtles, birds of paradise, and even salt water crocodiles.
Raja Ampat Biodiversity Resort is the place to stay when you get there – the journey takes around 16 hours from Singapore, via three flights and two boats. When you get here there is no cell service, and no wifi. It’s paradise.
Recommended by Maya Poulton, Co-founder and Head of Marketing at Safara
2. A digital detox in Isla Holbox, Mexico
Isla Holbox is everything Cancun isn’t, which is exactly why you should come here for a digital detox. Stay at Casas Las Tortugas, located amid the nature reserve on this a car-free island, north of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. There’s really nowhere better to power down, relax and recharge.
Recommended by Bryan Kinkade, Publisher at AFAR Media
3. Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
Santa Teresa is the place to go for amazing beaches, good surf and great food. Forget about wifi, head to a hammock on the sand, rent a board, and relax with a good book and a fresh coconut after hitting the waves. Stay in one of the surf lodges closest to the beach – it’s not about luxury here, rather about switching gear, making friends and discovering new perspectives.
Recommended by Negar Mohammadi, Vogue Alum & Founder of 14th Night
4. Ile de Ré, France
Famous for its beaches, pine trees and picturesque dunes, Ile de Ré is a perfect place to wind-down. Off the west coast of France, the island is much more “connected” than heading deep into the jungle, but it is still a far fling from the buzz of the Mediterranean cities. The vibe is extremely laid-back, with small cafes, expansive beaches and beautiful walks. Book a stay at Hotel Le Sénéchal in May or September, when you can truly take advantage of the peace and quiet the island has to offer.
Recommended by Marine Tanguy, CEO and Founder of MTArt Agency
