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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Lifestyle
Emma Loffhagen

10 of the best digital detox retreats from around the world

“I feel like I need a holiday from my holiday!” It’s a phrase which has become much-maligned due to its overuse, but one we’ve all been guilty of uttering on the first day back to the office after a week away.

But when does a holiday become… not a holiday? Well, it might have something to do with our phones. Think about it: is it really possible to completely switch off when we’re being bombarded by a barrage of pings and rings from the moment we wake up? Or when every picturesque view or aesthetic meal comes with the ever-present pressure to post on the ‘gram? And, while you’re at it, would it really hurt to reply to just that one email…

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