Caribbean resort bans gadgets from beach

Posted on Monday, September 03 2007 @ 3:11 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck

Last week Engadget wrote that the resort of Palm Island in the Caribbean has banned the use of mobile phones, notebooks and PDAs within a half-mile of the island's Casarina Beach:

In the words of resort CEO Rob Barrett, "There is nothing worse than lying back in your double hammock, sipping on your strawberry daiquiri and hearing the Motorola jingle in the background," and then suggested that customers, "switch off their mobiles and enjoy the sound of the lapping waves."

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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