The Atacama Desert, Chile

Few places on Earth rival the Atacama Desert for its profound sense of quiet. Vast, otherworldly landscapes create an environment where mental clutter naturally fades away.

Here, unplugging happens through immersive exploration: guided desert excursions by 4×4, horseback riding across open plains, mountain biking through lunar valleys, or walking beneath impossibly clear night skies. The absence of noise sharpens awareness, offering travelers space to reflect, reset, and slow down completely.

Ecuador’s Cloud Forest

In Ecuador’s Cloud Forest, nature is not a backdrop—it is the experience.

At Mashpi Lodge, floor-to-ceiling windows dissolve the boundary between indoors and out, allowing guests to remain immersed in the rainforest even while at rest. The surrounding private reserve is accessible only to lodge guests, creating a deeply exclusive and immersive environment.

Guests glide through the treetops aboard the open-air Dragonfly Canopy Gondola and explore the forest through guided walks, birdwatching, and night excursions—experiences that invite curiosity, wonder, and a slower pace of travel.

Ruaha National Park, Tanzania

Ruaha National Park remains one of Africa’s most underrated safari regions—vast, wild, and refreshingly uncrowded.

At Jabali Private House, families enjoy a fully private safari experience with a dedicated guide and vehicle, allowing for flexibility and intimacy rarely found elsewhere. Children of all ages are welcome, and wildlife encounters unfold organically, without the pressure of schedules or crowds.

This is safari as it was meant to be: immersive, unhurried, and deeply present.

Botswana’s Okavango Region

For families, unplugging is most effective when children are actively engaged.

In Botswana’s Okavango region, the Young Explorers program introduces young travelers to the natural world through hands-on safari experiences, including tracking, conservation education, and bush skills. Parents, meanwhile, enjoy the ease of an exclusive-use camp with a private chef, dedicated staff, and professional guides.

The experience fosters curiosity, responsibility, and shared discovery—creating memories that resonate long after the journey ends.

Chiang Mai & Northern Thailand

While Chiang Mai is one of Thailand’s most visited regions, true seclusion and restoration can still be found when the experience is thoughtfully curated.

At Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai, unplugging is rooted in wellness rather than sightseeing. The resort can design fully customized wellness retreats incorporating mindfulness practices, movement, spa therapies, and nature-based rituals tailored to each guest’s needs. Set amid rice paddies and gardens, the environment encourages a slower pace that feels far removed from city life.

One of the most meaningful experiences is Chaan Baan, an immersive cultural activity that invites guests into traditional Thai village life through hands-on crafts, food preparation, and everyday rituals. Here, Chiang Mai becomes less about what you see and more about how you feel—grounded, restored, and deeply connected.

Samburu National Reserve, Kenya

At Sasaab, children explore Kenya’s Samburu region through a program designed to educate and inspire. Activities include camel rides, cultural immersion, bush survival skills, and playful competitions rooted in local tradition.

Parents witness their children building resilience and independence, while the family reconnects through shared adventure in a remote and extraordinary setting.