Traveling Off The Grid

As with all things in life, it can be easy to become overwhelmed. These times call for rest and relaxation which usually means a quiet, off the grid get a way vacation where cell phone luxuries are not part of the lingo. You will find a fine selection of these vacation destinations that make for a beautiful vacation with excellent surrounding. Camping, biking and hiking will keep your mind occupied in these lovely resort spots. Spend some time researching the supplies you will need to bring along on your adventure.

Getting away from it all can mean many things to many people, but all agree that it is just what they are in need of. Americans for example are notorious for their cell phones and wireless tantrums. Sparsely populated areas such as deserts, mountain ranges, remote islands, the open oceans and even continental ranch country would be considered off the grid for most travelers and not most likely places where cellular service will get a gold star for excellent service.

These no service areas can be part of the reasons visitors are attracted to these areas. They replace modern marvels with old school environments such as beautiful parks and wild forests. Arizona's Grand Canyon National Park is a excellent example of spending quality time with family and friends without the intrusion of texting. Having the kids participating in all the activities as well as dad or mom having to unconnect from work related stresses are priceless family memories.

The Grand Canyon is just one of many roughing it destinations that come equipped with excellent luxury accommodations to choose from without cell phone services. The same can be said for Yakutat Alaska where the steel-head and salmon makeup a fisherman's dream vacation and will keep each member of the party entertained for hours on end while eating off the bounty of the land.

As with any vacation, you must consider safety as the utmost of importance for you and your family. If the area has little or no cell service, a simple breakdown or accident could quickly turn into a life threatening crisis without a way of contacting help. Death Valley is a good example of this. Anyone who has ever visit this hot arid paradise will quickly agree that it is not somewhere that they would want to be stranded without a way of communicating. Renting a satellite phone will not only put your mind at ease but should always be part of any emergency kit in remote off the grid locations and vacations.