Can you Unplug for a Weekend?

When was the last time you unplugged for a few days? Studies show that the average American spends more than 11 hours per day connected to some kind of media. That doesn’t leave much time for actually living! It’s time to disconnect. It’s time for a digital detox. A company, called "sateliteInternet.com" is sponsoring an all expense paid trip to Joshua Tree National Park. All you have to do is ... give connectivity for a three-day weekend. SatelliteInternet.com is giving one lucky person a tech-free, three-day vacation to Joshua Tree National Park along with $1,000 in cash. The prize package—valued at up to $2,300—can go only to someone who agrees to give up using any tech devices for two of the three days. (In true millennial style, you can pull out your tech on the last day to document and share your experience.) Think you can hack it?

If selected, sateliteInternet.com will put you up in a cozy, retro Airbnb, complete with hammocks for stargazing. However you can also enjoy air conditioning, a hot tub, a pool, and running water. You do not need become a survival expert -- you will just get a break from tech. At the Airbnb, you’ll also have access to a clubhouse, showers, and an outdoor kitchen and grill. Once you arrive at this quaint 1970s Airbnb resort, you might never want to leave. The lucky winner will snag a free three-night stay for one to two people at an Airbnb in Joshua Tree National Park, $1,000 in cash, and a stipend of up to $1,000 for travel and food expenses. In total, the prize package is valued at up to $2,300. And don’t worry about the timing—if you’re selected, you can pick the dates that work best for your schedule sometime in the next 12 months.




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