Notify Those Who Contact You Most
Tell your friends, family, co-workers and clients that
you will not be answering emails or texts for the
next several days. While some of these people may
be miffed by your absence, most will completely
understand your need to disconnect. Be sure to tell
them that you are reachable for emergencies, but
only real emergencies and not when the office printer
is low on toner.
Get on the Same Page
If your significant other has joined you on your
business trip, make it a joint detox. There’s nothing
worse than your partner constantly shoving their
device in your face, showing you the latest meme
from Reddit, while you’re trying to focus on a
gorgeous sunset. Make clear rules about when
you’re okay with using your phone—possibly to take
pictures of said sunset, or five minutes each morning
to make sure everything is fine back home.
Change Your Settings
Your phone has a million ways to notify you about
the ever-changing world…and a million ways to turn
those notifications off. Disable push notifications
and set your phone to silent. Or better yet, put your
phone into airplane mode for the entire day you’re
out sightseeing and especially at dinner.
BANYAN TREE
MAYAKOBA
Riviera Maya, Mexico
CARLTON HOTEL
ST. MORITZ
St. Moritz, Switzerland
Stay Active
For a successful detox to sink in, fill the time you’d
normally spend “liking” your cousin’s Facebook
photos or responding to work emails with a
rewarding or stimulating activity. Take a yoga class
at the hotel’s fitness center, ask the concierge to
set up a private tour guide, or find the best hiking
trails around.
LOEWS CORONADO
BAY RESORT
Coronado, CA
Choose the Right Hotel
A brief detox at the end of a business trip is helpful.
But for total relaxation, book a week at one of
these hotels that surround you in sunshine, style and
sophistication, making it easy to forget about the
latest news headlines and unmovable deadlines.
Plus, when you book with one of our agents, you
will enjoy the VIP bonus amenities of the SELECT
Hotels & Resorts program, which include:
» » Early check-in/Late check-out
(subject to availability)
» » Upgrade upon arrival (subject to availability)
» » Up to $100 VIP value-added hotel amenity
KOKOMO
PRIVATE ISLAND
Yaukuve Levu Island, Fiji
» » Daily complimentary breakfast for two
» » Complimentary in-room Wi-Fi
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