The use of electronic devices in our society has reached epic proportion and is way out of control. Everywhere we go we are constantly confronted with people talking on their cellphones, iPhones, and Blackberrys. There is no place that we can go to avoid this invasion – until now. Some clever marketers in the Canadian Rockies have now created and packaged what they are calling “Electronic Rehab Getaways”.

Four hotels in the Fairmount Hotel chain - Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, and Whistler - have just the answer to cure addicts, at least temporarily, of their inability to put away their electronic devices and enjoy a brief respite from 24/7 availability. Signing up for the Electronic Rehab Getaway means that when you check in you have to hand over all of your electronic devices which will be turned off and stored securely in the hotel safe. Participating addicts must sign a waver pledging to go off-line for the duration of their stay.

The Banff Springs Hotel, one of the most beautiful hotel properties on the planet, has an Electronic Rehab Getaway which starts at $499/night and includes herbal teas, a meditation book and complimentary access to fitness classes and spa mineral pools. The Chateau Lake Louise has a Digital Detox package which requires a minimum 2-night stay and includes herbal teas, hiking with a mountain heritage guide, and paddling on the Lake Louise for $459/night. The Jasper Park Lodge offers the Electronic Rehab Getaway for $529/night including herbal teas, fresh fruit, and a guided hike.

For more details or to make a reservation for an Electronic Rehab Getaway, visit the Fairmont Hotels website.