Vacations: Unplug and Unwind

Checking e-mail at 5 am on vacation? It doesn’t have to be that way. Sure, having Wifi on hand is convenient, but what’s the point of a vacation if it’s constantly being interrupted by email? To provide the most relaxing experience, expect to see more hotels and resorts that force (or allow) guests to unplug whilst they unwind, stowing away all electronics upon check in.

In fact, one resort we know of invites stressed-out guests leave their smartphones behind with a symbolic “Blackberry Burial Ceremony.” After a refreshing welcome drink and cool towel upon arrival, guests of Marquis Los Cabos resort are invited to join a beach-front Blackberry Burial Ceremony – guests can dig their toes in the sand and do the same with their smart-phones in a simulated ritual that includes a 10-minute hand therapy session for their text-weary fingers.

Marquis Los Cabos Blackberry Burial Ceremony