Do You Unplug On Vacation?

I'm heading out of town for the weekend.  The goal for this trip is to relax and recharge while spending quality time with one of my oldest friends.  This won't be a vacation filled with museums and tours and a schedule filled with "must-see" attractions.  It will be about enjoying nature while sitting on the beach or on her deck.   So why am I stressing over whether or not to pack my laptop and tablet?

Experts say that to truly enjoy a vacation, one should be present; that means one should unplug devices and not worry about e-mails or who's doing what on Facebook.   In theory, I agree with the experts.  I want to get off the grid.  I'm just not sure how successful I'm going to be.

Okay, I've just decided, I will NOT take my laptop, but I will allow myself some online time on my smartphone.  I'll try to limit it to checking e-mails only 3 times a day. And I'll curtail my social media use as well.   This may be difficult but I'm thinking I'll feel better as a result.

Have you had success "unplugging" while on vacation?  Any tips?