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Digital detox tourism: What you need to know

A smartphone tied with a chain and lock. [istockphoto]

If you intend to visit the Finnish island Ulko-Tammio this summer, be prepared to switch off your phone for the duration of your trip.

The small island has declared itself a 'phone-free' zone, where visitors will be 'kindly' asked to keep smart devices in their pockets and to disconnect from social media though the island has a functioning mobile network.

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