Digital detox retreats are growing in popularity as more people seek to disconnect from technology and reconnect with nature and themselves. From minimalist off-grid cabins to luxury resorts, these getaways offer tech-free environments that promote relaxation, better sleep, and mindfulness in a world overwhelmed by digital noise.
Read the article to know more about the rise of digital detox retreats.
https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20250507-the-unstoppable-rise-of-digital-detox-retreats
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “stripped back” mean? “In case of emergency, every cabin has a phone, but it’s a special, stripped back version, preloaded with podcasts and music but very little else.” Make a sentence with this.
- Define “whisk away“. “In Mexico, the luxury Grand Velas Resorts has launched a Digital Detox Program that would not be out of place on The White Lotus, complete with a ‘Detox Concierge’ to whisk away all electronic devices on arrival.” Create your own sentence.
- What’s the meaning of “idyllic“? “An hour from Dublin in idyllic rural Ireland, Rosanna Irwin knows all about tech overload.” Use this in a sentence and give a synonym.
Discussion Questions:
- Do you think digital detox retreats are necessary in today’s tech-driven world? Why or why not?
- In your opinion, can disconnecting from technology really improve a person’s mental health?
- Would you personally find it difficult to give up your devices for several days? Why?
- Do you believe people rely too much on technology? What are the consequences of this?
- Would you recommend a digital detox retreat to someone who feels overwhelmed or burnt out? Why?