Switch Off to Tune In: Digital Detox in Mauritius

7:30 a.m. – alarm rings. You snooze. Then: two work emails (already?!), three group chats buzzing, and an unsolicited motivational quote from Mum. 

7:45 a.m. – You’ve replied to them all… before having coffee.

Stay connected, stay relevant seems to be the new motto. But here’s a thought: if (bad) habits are fuelled by routine, what if you stepped away from the “hamster scroll”? Time for a digital detox holiday.

Mauritius: An off-grid escape in the Indian Ocean

When was the last time you went 24 hours without notifications? That’s right. You probably can’t remember. Digital detox holidays are on the rise, and for good reason. Constant connectivity has been linked to stress, poor sleep, and anxiety. Taking a break from screens can help lower your cortisol levels and restore balance.

Far from the urban rush, Mauritius, a remote island about 700 miles east of Madagascar, is the kind of place that gently takes your phone away and hands you back something better: time to breathe. Its rhythm is soothing, its scenery grounding. White-sand beaches, clear lagoons, lush landscapes… this is not us stuffing keywords, the island really has it all! 

Ready to log out of chaos and into calm? Mauritius might not fix your inbox, but it will fix you. No likes, no pings—just real, tangible joy. 

What happens when you stop scrolling?

Everything! Imagine a morning yoga flow beneath swaying palm trees, or an outdoor sega zoomba class that has you laughing like it’s 2003. Studies show that physical activity in natural environments can significantly improve mood and cognitive function. So yes, dancing barefoot absolutely counts as therapy! 

Rediscover how serotonin works its magic through scent (hello perfume-making workshops), touch (one Mauritian massage at GLOW, s’il vous plaît), and light (sunset beach rituals that don’t need a filter). And if your fingers start twitching for a scroll, wrap them around a golf club instead. At the private Île aux Cerfs course, golf borders on meditation—between the ocean breeze, tropical fairways, and that satisfying silence after a perfect swing.

Putting your phone and laptop down naturally encourages deeper real-world connection, from sensory-rich wellness rituals to creative outdoor activities. It’s not just about switching off, but about tuning in too.

Explore the experiences offered at Sunlife resorts during your digital detox in Mauritius.