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Caribbean Isle Bans Cell Phones on the Sand

Cell Phones Banned on Carribean Beach

Movie theaters and restaurants no longer stand for them, and cell phones are already illegal to use while driving in many U.S. states (without a hands-free kit). Numerous states are also taking measures to ban text messaging while driving in the wake of several texting-related car accident deaths. But, the owners of Palm Island in the Caribbean are taking their disdain for the cell phone a step further. The use of cell phones, as well as laptops and PDAs, is now completely banned within a half-mile of the island's main beach.

The move is primarily to prevent guests from being irritated by the ringing of other peoples' phones. However, the Chief Executive of Elite Island Resorts, which owns the Island, indicates that the secondary intent is to help visitors enjoy their vacations a little more. "We would love to encourage guests to adopt Caribbean time during their stay with us, switch off their mobiles and enjoy the sound of the lapping waves."

That sounds mighty fine to us.

From textually.org and Telegraph.co.uk

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