In this digital age, we’re most of the time glued to our phones or laptops. In fact, even during vacations, we’re still looking down at our screens ad scrolling through social media, and updating ourselves with what’s happening back home.
Because of this, we’re often missing out on unique sights and unforgettable moments. But the worst part – we’re robbing of the opportunity to actually take an unplugged vacation, one that we all truly deserve.
So if you’re now ready and have eyes on the chance to take on that dream vacation without having to constantly check your phone, you’re in luck! Here is the top places luxury travel agent recommend where your phones are banned, and even laptops too!
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The Sistine Chapel, Italy
You’ll often hear “No photo!” “No video!” from the guards in this iconic place of worship. Pulling out your phone and recording every nook and cranny of this place is a complete and utter No-No. Fortunately, you can instead marvel at the beautiful artwork on the chapel’s ceiling, which you should have been looking at in the first place.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Visitors and tourists are highly discouraged from using their mobile devices including cameras in this world-renowned museum. Instead, they would encourage you to try and sketch the stunning artwork as opposed to snapping a photo of them.
You can even get free pencils and paper and create memories the non-digital way! How memorable is that?
Elite Islands Resorts, the Caribbean
The owner of a number of resorts in the Caribbean – Elite Islands Resorts—has banned using mobile phones and laptops within a half-mile radius of the resort’s beaches. Why?
They want to promote full enjoyment and relaxation. So better grab a piña colada and listen to the waves and be captivated by their gorgeous white sandy beaches.
Yala National Park, Sri Lanka
In 2015, Yala National Park banned the use of mobile phones. This strict implementation happened after tour guides used their phones to notify each other when they spot a leopard, for example.
The other guides would then head over at rapid speeds to get a glimpse of the interesting wildlife. This caused distress on the part of the animals.
Additionally, the sound and frequency coming from these mobile devices often disturb wildlife. So visitors are strictly asked to keep their devices on silent mode.
Nevertheless, it would be really dangerous for you to keep on focusing on your phone while the leopard is mere inches from you or lurking around the corner. Keep your eyes on the road!
Summing up
Hopefully, these places would help encourage you to put down your phones once in a while. The world is a beautiful and interesting place for you to be continually glued to your mobile device. So grab your luxury travel agent now and prepare to embark on a journey where mobile devices are put away, for now.
