The best family resorts for a screen-free digital detox in 2026
USA TODAY
These hotels and resorts keep teens and parents happily offline with pools, outdoor adventures, and built-in family fun.
If everyone in your family has been staring at their screens a little too much lately, it's time for a digital detox. And the good news is that if you plan a vacation to the right kind of spot, no one will miss their devices. They'll be too busy swimming, enjoying the outdoors, and spending fun quality time together as a family without the distraction of screens. Here are my picks for 10 family-friendly hotels and resorts ideal for a complete digital detox.
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Cancun, Mexico
Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All-Inclusive Resort is just 10 miles from Cancun International Airport, which means you can have your toes in the sand not long after your plane touches down. The beach is even easier to reach if you book a room in the resort’s Enclave section, where you'll have access to an exclusive lounge, a rooftop area with pools and a bar-restaurant, and a dedicated beach area. I suggest opting for a beachfront Enclave suite with a private plunge pool for an extra memorable trip.
Among the amenities at this all-inclusive resort are 13 pools, including a splash pool for kids; a kids club and teen space; daily activities at the main pool; and nightly entertainment. Eight restaurants and four bars include the not-to-be-missed Noriku, where kids will appreciate the teppanyaki live-cooking experience. Guests 16 and older can take advantage of the ultra-relaxing spa, which features a guided hydrotherapy circuit that washes away all your stress.
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