AI-Free Staycations – Why Travelers Are Logging Off Instead of Jetting Off 

Sometimes it feels like AI is taking over everything we do, from the instant you log on to your laptop in the morning, to the moment you put down your phone before bed – but it doesn’t have to be that way. So much so that the rise of AI-free digital detox staycations is fast becoming a way for people to escape technology, forged in the belief that peace of mind does not require a Wi-Fi signal.  

As a result, we explore the growing trend of travelers swapping the daily grind in favor of extended vacations away, trading in machine learning algorithms for some of North America’s finest fresh-air getaways instead. 

The Rise of Abandoning AI on a Digital Detox Vacation 

Undoubtedly, the surge in digital detox getaways and offline travel adventures is a result of the growing number of overconnected individuals seeking new distractions that don’t include their devices. Whether it’s a family vacation away or a solo trip to switch off for a while, people are beginning to relish the chance to do so, opting to pursue more stimulating engagements to feel more alive again. 

In light of this, extended stays away and slow travel experiences are becoming a preferable alternative to overstimulating, hyper-connected city breaks these days. In a world dominated by tech, the desire for more meaningful adventures has helped fuel a new belief that rewarding technology-free escapades can have a positive impact on people’s mental health. 

The @HOME with Best Western Concept 

Accommodating the growing demand for extended staycations away, the premise of @HOME by Best Western combines the freedom of apartment-style living with the 24-hour reception/concierge-style service of a trusted hotel brand. Given that our handpicked locations also provide the perfect platform for you to create new and exciting travel experiences, it is an amazing chance to immerse yourself in an AI-free vacation.  

How do we do this? Well, staying @HOME by Best Western means you’ll have all the amenities you’ll need with private kitchenettes, spacious suites, and relaxed communal spaces and gyms for you to enjoy.  Not only that, but our pet-friendly properties mean you and your furry friends can head off to explore somewhere new together on a digital detox escape of a lifetime. 

@HOME by Best Western Walkerton, Ontario, Canada 

No doubt, @HOME by Best Western Walkerton is a prime location for a true digital detox vacation in the heart of southwestern Ontario, surrounded by rivers, hiking trails, and wide-open countryside on your doorstep. With key attractions nearby, including the Brant Tract Mountain Biking & Trail System – which has over 20 kilometers of multi-use trails – you’ll love swapping your laptop screens for time out exploring the attraction’s lush pine forested valleys and streams.   

Further embracing the anti-AI lifestyle, Walkerton also sits on the picturesque Saugeen River, which means your downtime can be spent canoeing and kayaking up and down the river along the shores of the town’s stunning Riverbend Park. Given that Walkerton also has a host of welcoming pubs, restaurants, and cafés, you couldn’t ask for a better place to disconnect from the digital world back home. 

Unplug from today’s AI-driven overload and discover the real-world charms of Ontario by booking an extended stay at @HOME by Best Western Walkerton. 

@HOME by Best Western St. George, Utah 

For those of you who love to discover new places, the outstanding surroundings of @HOME by Best Western St. George allow you to explore Utah’s world-famous Zion National Park on an ultimate offline vacation away. Here you can start each day admiring the spectacular dawn sunrises across the sandstone mesas, or head out on a scenic drive through Snow Canyon State Park in a setting that instinctively heightens the enjoyment of being completely device-free. 

Every day will be a new adventure on your digital detox to St. George, with signature hikes to geographical landmarks including Elephant Arch, Scout Cave, and the fascinating 2,000-year-old Santa Clara petroglyphs. In addition to this, the evenings in St. George take on a completely different rhythm where you can enjoy an open-air performance at Tuacahn Center for the Arts, encircled by its monumental, towering cliffs, or simply enjoy the poolside views back at the resort as you wonder at Utah’s pristine starry dark skies above. 

Retreat into a screen-free getaway to St. George, Utah, and enjoy a relaxing long break away at @HOME by Best Western St. George. 

@HOME by Best Western McDonough, Georgia 

AI-free digital detoxes don’t get much better than when staying at @HOME by Best Western McDonough on the outskirts of Atlanta, Georgia. Fully immersed in Peach State’s rural surroundings, your extended staycation to McDonough means you can spend your mornings endlessly wandering around the marvelous wooded trails and waterfalls of High Falls State Park nearby. 

No matter how you enjoy spending your time away from your screens, while you’re staying in McDonough, you can head over for a shopping session at Tanger Outlets Locust Grove, or meet the brilliant team who care for the rescued wildlife at Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary. You can also cap off the perfect digital detox with a daily sunset stroll in the beautifully landscaped Big Springs Park before heading into town to the bars and restaurants to savor Georgia’s renowned southern hospitality. 

Recharge your mind and body with a digital detox in McDonough, Georgia, and unwind in style at @HOME by Best Western McDonough.