- Interest in digital detox has spiked, with online searches up 484% in just a month.
- SIXT has uncovered the best U.S. locations for escaping the internet and tech while embracing natural beauty.
- Key locations: Anchorage, Alaska; Honolulu, Hawaii; Lakewood, New Jersey.
- Tips for unplugging include setting limits on device use and embracing activities like hiking or yoga.
Endless doomscrolling and TikTok spirals might not be how many want to spend their holidays anymore. With people cutting back on social media to avoid the barrage of bad news, interest in “digital detox” breaks has exploded—484% more searches last month alone. Coincidence? Hardly.
SIXT did the homework (so you don’t have to) and highlighted the top U.S. places to ditch your devices. These spots are ideal for tuning out tech—with few internet connections, limited device use, no annoying 5G signals, and plenty of things to keep your hands busy. And by busy, we mean anything other than texting or endlessly refreshing.
The Best Places to Drop Off the Grid
Here are the shining stars of digital detox destinations—all perfect for that unplugged escape:
- Anchorage, Alaska: Think sweeping wilderness, snowy glaciers, and no constant pinging of notifications. Nature does the flexing here.
- Honolulu, Hawaii: Imagine sitting on sandy beaches with nothing but ocean waves in the background. Phones optional, sunsets mandatory.
- Lakewood, New Jersey: It’s peaceful, slightly slower-paced, and offers cute local parks—not the first place tech-addicts will look for you.
Whether you’re lost in Alaska’s untouched expanses, lounging on Hawaii’s pristine shores, or quietly strolling New Jersey’s pleasant trails, these places guarantee serenity. Consider it the tech-free reset you didn’t realise you were desperate for.
How to Pull Off a Proper Digital Detox
Let’s face it—if your phone could yell, it’d scream, “Put me down!” The travel gurus at SIXT suggest these tips for a successful detox:
- Set Rules: Announce your intentions ahead of time. If people can’t reach you, it’s their problem.
- Stay Busy: Take up hiking, journaling, or wildly bending yourself into yoga poses. Bonus: no need to post about it.
- Limit Device Usage: Pick a time to check your phone (if you must) and stick to it.
The idea isn’t just to escape your screen but also to reconnect with what matters—like fresh air, quality sleep, and the slow art of doing absolutely nothing (#selfcare).