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Best short breaks for a digital detox

 

Low on annual leave but just need to switch off? Here’s our handy guide to where you can recharge those batteries on a short, under-the-radar break abroad.

Can’t remember a time without having your phone glued to you? We get it – it's hard to shut down from things around you and just take time for yourself. There’s so much evidence that it does you loads of good! And that’s where a holiday comes in...

The meaning of ‘getaway’ has never been more accurate, and we’re here to talk you through the ways you can truly get away from it all. Go on – put life’s daily stresses to bed as you relish on a digital detox in one of these destinations...

Go off-grid in Iceland

A fairytale realm of snow, peaks and flowing waterways, Iceland’s quite the scene. Even though your data tends to be included there with many mobile phone contracts, poor signal and no Wi-Fi out in the wild will be your companions, ironically. And when you book with us, you’ll have a Northern Lights tour included. So that’s one of your short-break evenings sorted! Plus, you can take part in other activities – why not book an experience? Hvammsvik and the Sky Lagoon offer hot springs and thermal waters to calm mind, body and soul, and the Golden Circle lays on the lot when it comes to Mother Nature’s finest feats.

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Enjoy wine and port tastings in Porto

Picturesque Porto has plenty to occupy you, whether you’re drifting dreamily into bookshops or nibbling on a pastel de nata for afternoon tea. There are so many iconic landmarks to hotfoot it around on a Jet2CityBreak there too. But opt for a Discover More trip instead and you’ll have a Douro Valley tour included when you pick one of the selected Porto hotels. While you’re at it, ambles along the colourful waterfront and port tastings in V.N Gaia are on the agenda as well. Bliss!

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Surf in Fuerteventura

There’s nothing like organically meeting new people off-screen, and in fantastic Fuerteventura, you can do just that. Trade your commute in for a surfing extravaganza on the wind-whipped waves and thank us later. Not only will you be able to test out some new skills – and hone ones you already had – but you’ll have the chance to surf in groups of other beginners or pros. And as electronics don’t do well in the water, you’ll have no option but to stay off the tech and get sporty!

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Be distracted by epic views in Italy

The benefits of an unplugged getaway naturally include taking in everything around you. In Italy, rolling hillsides, rippling water and sepia-hued cityscapes will steal your gaze and then some. And we’ve got lots of regions you can choose from, which means vineyard tours in Tuscany are go. Or lounging by the waterfront in Lake Garda could be a bit of you – that’s if you aren’t gorging on pizza in Naples or seafood in Sorrento, of course. All worth the pics but with aeroplane mode on.

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Book spa and yoga sessions in Croatia

Go against the be-seen-here grain in Croatia by saying “nay” to tracing the Game of Thrones tourist path and “yay” to a relaxing retreat in Hvar Town. The island’s an A-lister fave just off the shore from Split and the Dalmatian Coast, but it’s also got a few happening hotspots for yoga classes in tranquil spaces. And you could get a spa treatment or two in the diary while you’re at it, so the zen can continue.

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Psst, not into the idea of Croatia? No problem! Many of our Jet2holidays hotels have spas with super, stress-relieving facilities and therapies!

Marvel at the fjords in Bergen

We’re proud to have Scandi spring breaks in our locker here too. So if gliding up and down the Norwegian fjords sounds right up your street, bring on Bergen! With a short Discover More break there, you’ll have a fjords tour bundled up at selected hotels, along with time to shop in local markets, try classic dishes and walk among the UNESCO-stamped wooden houses. The famous Flåm Railway promises you one of the world’s most scenic train journeys as well. If that doesn’t have escapism etched all over it, we don’t know what does...

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Seeking a digital detox? Get one last online search sorted to help you find your ideal trip to facilitate the switch-off.

Posted: 2nd Aug 2024.

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