Unplug Week

The dog days of summer are the perfect time to put up your out of office message, power down your laptop, and get lost. Thrillist explores new, creative ways travelers these days are turning off their devices and tuning in.

Unplug Week: Explore Your City and Travel the World Disconnected

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Unplug, Get Lost

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News

To truly unplug and disconnect, either while on vacation or enjoying time away from work closer to home, you have to do more than just promise yourself that you'll try not to check your work email.

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Travel

Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

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Blame it on the pandemic, the recent rise in overtourism, or a growing desire to kick back and unplug: It’s no longer cool to favor convenience.

Hike, Boat, or Helicopter to the World’s Most Remote Vacation Destinations

New York

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Lifestyle

If there was ever a viral TikTok some of us introverts could make into our personality trait, it would be that one about going out in public and then wondering why the hell the public is also there.

Calling All Introverts: Here’s Where to Unplug and Go Off the Grid in NYC

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How to Trade Your Roaming Fees for the Freedom to Roam

Atlanta

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Atlanta is known for a few things that don’t exactly scream relaxation—cut-throat traffic and over-the-top nightlife are chief among them.

Get Off the Grid in Atlanta with These Unplugged Things to Do

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Going on vacation to visit new countries, landmarks, and learn about different cultures is surely at the top of most people's bucket lists, but we must admit there's another reason why we love taking some time off to travel—resting.

This Irish Castle Is the World's Best Hotel for Sleep

Denver

Denver Botanic Gardens

Ah, Denver, full of life and possibility—and a lot of screens.

Reduce Your Screen Time with These Cool Ways to Unplug in Denver

Late Checkout

Thrillist presents 'Late Checkout,' bringing you the most unique Airbnbs, bucket list hotels, and extraordinary places to stay around the world.

Late Checkout: Airbnbs, Hotels & Where to Stay Around the World

Quisisana Resort

A long winding road weaves its way into the pines.

Relive Summer Camp at This Restorative Maine Retreat

Quiptu

Although camping is considered a cheap-and-cheerful accommodation option, sleeping under the stars can be shockingly pricey when you factor in the cost of a tent, sleeping pads and bags, a camp stove, portable chairs, a cooler—The list could continue.

How to Rent Everything You Need for Your Next Camping Trip

Washington DC

Reasons to Drive

Visit these small and growing cities across the country just hours from major local markets. You may be surprised to find the best restaurants, hikes, beaches, and more are found here.

Reasons to Drive: Travel Guides to Local Cities in the U.S.

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When planning a trip to Green Bank, West Virginia, local experts will remind you to download or print a map well before entering the city limits of the three square-mile town, population: 141.

This Small Town in West Virginia Is One of the Quietest Places in the Country

San Diego

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We may live in paradise here in San Diego, but that doesn’t mean life is always awesome.

Unplug from Responsibility and Plug Into Relaxation at These Peaceful Places in San Diego

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In a travel-influencer-nightmare turn of events, a European island declared itself to be a phone-free zone this summer.

Unplug, Get Lost

We’re dedicating the next five days to helping you to make the elusive goal of escaping the digital world a reality.

Hike, Boat, or Helicopter to the World’s Most Remote Vacation Destinations

There’s beauty in the unattainable.

Calling All Introverts: Here’s Where to Unplug and Go Off the Grid in NYC

Cancel those plans for some solitary socializing.

How to Trade Your Roaming Fees for the Freedom to Roam

No WiFi or cell service? No problem—with a little planning, you might even fall in love with offline travel.

Get Off the Grid in Atlanta with These Unplugged Things to Do

Don’t let your phone screen distract from Atlanta's coolest experiences.

This Irish Castle Is the World's Best Hotel for Sleep

The castle was named a winner of Tripadvisor's annual Travelers' Choice hotel awards.

Reduce Your Screen Time with These Cool Ways to Unplug in Denver

Put the screens away.

Relive Summer Camp at This Restorative Maine Retreat

Pines, pancakes, and musical theater productions await at Quisisana Resort.

How to Rent Everything You Need for Your Next Camping Trip

You don’t have to buy a tent to sleep in one.

This Small Town in West Virginia Is One of the Quietest Places in the Country

Thanks to the Green Bank Observatory, cell service and wi-fi are restricted by law here.

Unplug from Responsibility and Plug Into Relaxation at These Peaceful Places in San Diego

These calming spots are sure to put you at ease.

This European Island Is Now a 'Phone-Free' Zone for Tourists

The initiative is part of an effort to encourage visitors to connect more authentically with nature.