Lincolnshire Named Best Destination for a ‘Digital Detox’ Holiday
Lincolnshire Named Best Destination for a ‘Digital Detox’ Holiday
Lincolnshire has been named the best location in England for a ‘Digital Detox’ break, with 31.8% of holiday-homes listed as ‘Wifi-Free’!
There is growing concern around the negative effects that our near-constant interaction with technology could be having on our mental wellbeing. Continuous screen time, especially on social media platforms and apps, has been linked to high levels of depression and anxiety.
World Mental Health Day is coming up this Thursday, so it’s a perfect time to plan a ‘Digital Detox’ holiday - a voluntary break from the stresses and pressures of technology.
HomeToGo conducted a study into which English locations are the best for a ‘Digital Detox’ holiday. Using our meta-search data for over 500,000 properties, we investigated what percentage of properties listed had access to WiFi. From this, we created a ranking of the top fifteen destinations in England with a high proportion of ‘wifi free’ homes - perfect to unplug and unwind.
These were the top five English destinations for a ‘Digital Detox’ holiday:
Location | Rank | % of WiF-Free Homes |
Lincolnshire | 1 | 31.8% |
Shropshire | 2 | 27.3% |
Derbyshire | 3 | 25.2% |
Staffordshire | 4 | 23.9% |
Essex | 5 | 22.1% |
The Top Benefits of a Digital Detox
Better sleep: The blue light from screens interferes with your natural sleep cycle - have a break from your phone and expect a full restful eight hours
Reduced Anxiety: Excessive internet use, especially endless browsing on social media, has been linked to increased levels of anxiety and depression. Cutting down on screen-time can help to combat this
Better Relationships: Switching off your devices can help free up your time and attention so that you can focus on spending quality time with your loved ones
If you are looking for the perfect digital escape break then why not book a Winter break on the Lincolnshire Coast!