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The Off-Grid Trend
Travellers are logging off to tune back in. From woodland cabins to craft workshops, remote travel is replacing endless scrolling with crackling campfires, shared moments and deeper conversations that put presence before posts.
More than two in five travellers admit it takes time to clear their head before they can stop checking their phone on holiday.
Boomers find it hardest to switch off, with a fifth saying they never truly disconnect from digital life while away.
68% say they’d feel more present going off-grid, as well as feeling closer to:
Travellers feel anxious if they can’t check their phones to know what’s happening in the world.
% feeling anxious
Trending digital detox travel destinations
These handpicked places are rising fast with travellers seeking unplugged retreats where nature, silence and slower living take centre stage.1
Year-on-year search increase
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Pokhara
Nepal
Pokhara, set on Phewa Lake against the Annapurna range, is Nepal’s adventure capital for trekking and paragliding. Indian travellers need no visa to enter Nepal, and its laid-back lakeside cafés, yoga retreats, and mountain views also make it a popular destination for those seeking a slower pace of travel.
Destination
Agatti
India
Agatti Island in Lakshadweep is famed for its turquoise lagoons, coral reefs, and unspoilt beaches. With limited commercial development and a relaxed island atmosphere, it offers a peaceful retreat where visitors can spend their days snorkelling, kayaking, or simply unwinding by the sea.
Destination
Phu Quoc
Vietnam
Known for white-sand beaches and dense rainforests. Vietnam’s relaxed visa rules and direct flights make this tropical island an accessible, sensory escape to replace screen time with coastal stillness.
Destination
Aizawl
India
Aizawl, the capital of Mizoram, is set amid rolling hills and known for its peaceful atmosphere, vibrant Mizo culture, and panoramic viewpoints. Far from India’s typical tourist circuit, it offers a slower pace of life, scenic drives, and easy access to nature, making it an ideal destination for travellers looking to disconnect and experience a quieter side of the Northeast.
Destination
Leh
India
Nestled in the Himalayas, Leh boasts dramatic mountain landscapes, Buddhist monasteries, and high-altitude desert scenery. Its remote location, slower pace of life, and opportunities for trekking, meditation, and stargazing make it an ideal destination to switch off and recharge.
- This is a curated list selected from our trending destinations data. These destinations saw an increase in return flight searches between 1 January 2026 and 17 June 2026, for travel throughout 2026, compared to the same period in 2025, then selected for travel suitability. ↩︎