Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Only a few weeks after business chain Holiday Inn started its campaign for smartphone users to switch off, a luxury beach resort in Hawaii is offering a new service for those who just can't manage to do it.
The Four Seasons Resort Lana'i at Manele Bay is offering a new "TLC for PDA" poolside service that includes a "Hands Free" mini-massage to reinvigorate overworked texting fingers.
As part of the hourly poolside service, the resort's poolside attendents will also polish the screens of iPhones or Blackberries or take them away for a quick power top-up while the guest snoozes.
For those that need a reboot, a selection of refreshing PDA-inspired drinks, such as the Blackberry Mojito or iPom, are also available.
A March survey by US careers site CareerBuilder.com suggested that 60 percent of workers can't log off with their smartphones on holiday.
No surprise then, that hotels are facing the decision of whether to accommodate or discourage this behavior.
In late April, Holiday Inn announced that its hotels in Europe, the Middle East and Africa will offer a "switch-off" call to remind guests that technology should be turned off at 7 PM to ensure a restful night's sleep.
It cited research that said that one in four workers felt the pressure to check emails or respond to work related calls once they have left the office.
http://www.fourseasons.com/manelebay/
http://www.crowneplaza.com/
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments