{"id":23931,"date":"2026-02-27T10:21:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T02:21:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/?p=23931"},"modified":"2026-03-19T10:44:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T02:44:01","slug":"the-gift-of-presence-how-private-villa-holidays-help-families-truly-reconnect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/the-gift-of-presence-how-private-villa-holidays-help-families-truly-reconnect\/","title":{"rendered":"The Gift of Presence: How Private Villa Holidays Help Families Truly Reconnect"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Many trips today start with our screens. We see a photo of some far-flung place, and decide it\u2019s where we want to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/magazine\/why-2026-is-the-year-to-elevate-your-family-holidays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">go next<\/a><\/strong>. If only the screentime ended there. Ironically, even while on vacation families find themselves competing with phones for eye contact. We may travel further away, yet we often feel further apart. Holidays that were once a refuge from routine end up becoming packed with itineraries and digital distractions.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why the most meaningful gift families can give one another while on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/magazine\/a-villa-for-every-kind-of-traveller-which-type-of-guest-are-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">holiday<\/a><\/strong> isn\u2019t an idyllic photo op or another experience to record. It\u2019s the simple gift of presence, undivided, unhurried and real. A chance for families to reconnect. Without the distraction.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>There is perhaps no better place to experience the true power of presence than in a private holiday villa. Within these luxe sanctuaries, every desire is anticipated and handled. Together, the friendly staff and serene setting create conditions where deep rest and true presence is actually possible.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter size-large wp-image-5553\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27563%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20563%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273563%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Villa-Sammasan-Family-fun-1024x563.jpg\" alt=\"Surin private pool villa\" width=\"1024\" height=\"563\"><\/p>\n<h2>The Power of Pause: Why Families Need Downtime<\/h2>\n<p>The cost of our constant connection to screens is subtle but cumulative. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/magazine\/top-family-friendly-villas-in-bali\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Family time<\/a><\/strong> is fragmented into small windows between obligations. Meals are rushed. Conversations only half-heard. Even moments of leisure are accompanied by scrolling, replying, or planning what comes next.<\/p>\n<p>True downtime is different. It\u2019s when you\u2019re able to do the one thing that is only possible with the people who love us most: Experiencing the freedom to be ourselves without pressure or performance.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter size-large wp-image-7440\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27682%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20682%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273682%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Villa-Amanzi-Family-fun-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Villa Amanzi - Family fun\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\"><\/p>\n<h2>How Villas Create Space for Genuine Rest<\/h2>\n<p>At a hotel, families often scatter into separate spaces. Children head to the pool, parents to the spa, and everyone ends up on different schedules.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/magazine\/koh-samui-perfect-family\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A <strong>private villa<\/strong><\/a> keeps families gathered in one space. Breakfast is enjoyed at the same table, laughter carries across the pool, and shaded living areas collect loved ones back together for games or conversation. Families settle into a collective rhythm that stays with them throughout the holiday.<\/p>\n<p>Elite Havens\u2019 guests often describe the relief &#8211; almost disbelief &#8211; of experiencing this shift.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">\u201cSpending the last few days here felt nothing short of surreal, like stepping into a world where time slows down. The staff made us feel like family, with every detail so beautifully taken care of.\u201d<br \/>\n<em>\u2014 Kanika S, India, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/villa-samadhana-villa\/ketewel-bali-indonesia.aspx\">Villa Samadhana<\/a>, Bali<\/em><\/p>\n<p>That slowing down is essential because it allows nervous systems to reset, and gives families permission to linger in togetherness.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter size-full wp-image-15953\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Family-palying-game-2.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Family-palying-game-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Family-palying-game-2-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Family-palying-game-2-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Family-palying-game-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Family-palying-game-2-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Family-palying-game-2-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Family-palying-game-2-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Family-palying-game-2-550x309.jpg 550w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Family-palying-game-2-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Family-palying-game-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Family-palying-game-2-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Family-palying-game-2-889x500.jpg 889w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Family-palying-game-2.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>The Cost of Always Being \u2018On\u2019<\/h2>\n<p>At home, parents carry invisible mental loads: planning meals, managing schedules, anticipating needs. Children may not see the load, but they do sense the tension it causes. The result is time together that looks full, but feels thin.<\/p>\n<p>Travel can either amplify that stress, or dissolve it completely.<\/p>\n<p>Private villas excel at the latter by taking that mental load completely off parents\u2019 shoulders. Meals are prepared. Favorite snacks already pre-stocked. Suites are maintained. Logistics are handled. Parents can finally step out of management mode. Their shoulders drop, their laughter flows, and their children take note.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">\u201cOur first family holiday with the kids, and I can definitely say it&#8217;s one for the books. We sincerely appreciate the care, attention, and honesty from the staff. The villa is beautiful, with everything needed right there. Special shout-out to the chef for going above and beyond with my toddler&#8217;s meals and for being so accommodating of all our requests.\u201d<br \/>\n<em>\u2014 Richa P, United States, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/villa-nandana-villa\/natai-beach-phuket-thailand.aspx\">Villa Nandana<\/a>, Phuket<\/em><\/p>\n<p>When parents truly rest, children feel safe enough to rest too. This is where real presence can finally take root.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter size-large wp-image-9656\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Villa-Nandana-A-tranquil-location-to-relax-1-1024x683.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Villa-Nandana-A-tranquil-location-to-relax-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27683%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20683%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273683%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Villa-Nandana-A-tranquil-location-to-relax-1-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Villa-Nandana-A-tranquil-location-to-relax-1-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Villa-Nandana-A-tranquil-location-to-relax-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Villa-Nandana-A-tranquil-location-to-relax-1-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Villa-Nandana-A-tranquil-location-to-relax-1-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Villa-Nandana-A-tranquil-location-to-relax-1-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Villa-Nandana-A-tranquil-location-to-relax-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Villa-Nandana-A-tranquil-location-to-relax-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Villa-Nandana-A-tranquil-location-to-relax-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Villa-Nandana-A-tranquil-location-to-relax-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Villa-Nandana-A-tranquil-location-to-relax-1.jpg 5556w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Why the Gift of Presence Matters More Than Ever<\/h2>\n<p>Recent research suggests adults spend more than four hours on their phones daily, and children\u2019s screen time has increased sharply over the past decade. This pattern has fragmented our attention, depleted our capacity for sustained focus, and made genuine moments of togetherness feel rare.<\/p>\n<p>When families are at home, much of their time together is undercut by interruptions &#8211; notifications, work emails, and errands. We can remember a funny meme our friend shared, but not who we talked to, or what we even ate for dinner last Monday.<\/p>\n<p>Presence, and the ability to simply be with one another, forms the foundation of lasting memories. For families who choose to travel together in the unpressured spaces of a private villa, this effect becomes palpable. Families actually see each other, talk more, and notice details that might have otherwise faded into the background. In short, they create memories.<\/p>\n<p>Guests at Elite Havens villas often speak to this core value of their trip:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">\u201cThank you for giving us memories we will cherish forever.\u201d \u2014 <em>Wade B, Australia, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/noku-beach-house-villa\/seminyak-bali-indonesia.aspx\">Noku Beach House,<\/a> Seminyak, Bali<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">\u201cWe have made memories that will last a lifetime,\u201d \u2014<em> Andrew B, Australia, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/villa-sepoi-sepoi-villa\/tanjung-lombok-indonesia.aspx\">Villa Sepoi Sepoi,<\/a> Lombok<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">\u201cWe leave well rested and recharged with many great memories.\u201d \u2014 <em>Kelvin T, Singapore, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/villa-simona-oasis-villa\/canggu-bali-indonesia.aspx\">Villa Simona Oasis,<\/a> Bali<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_9593\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9593\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-9593 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Villa-Sepoi-Sepoi-living-life-to-the-fullest-e1605683703555-1024x576.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Villa-Sepoi-Sepoi-living-life-to-the-fullest-e1605683703555-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Villa Sepoi Sepoi\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Villa-Sepoi-Sepoi-living-life-to-the-fullest-e1605683703555-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Villa-Sepoi-Sepoi-living-life-to-the-fullest-e1605683703555-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Villa-Sepoi-Sepoi-living-life-to-the-fullest-e1605683703555-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Villa-Sepoi-Sepoi-living-life-to-the-fullest-e1605683703555-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Villa-Sepoi-Sepoi-living-life-to-the-fullest-e1605683703555-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Villa-Sepoi-Sepoi-living-life-to-the-fullest-e1605683703555-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Villa-Sepoi-Sepoi-living-life-to-the-fullest-e1605683703555-550x309.jpg 550w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Villa-Sepoi-Sepoi-living-life-to-the-fullest-e1605683703555-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Villa-Sepoi-Sepoi-living-life-to-the-fullest-e1605683703555-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Villa-Sepoi-Sepoi-living-life-to-the-fullest-e1605683703555-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Villa-Sepoi-Sepoi-living-life-to-the-fullest-e1605683703555-889x500.jpg 889w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Villa-Sepoi-Sepoi-living-life-to-the-fullest-e1605683703555-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Villa-Sepoi-Sepoi-living-life-to-the-fullest-e1605683703555-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Villa-Sepoi-Sepoi-living-life-to-the-fullest-e1605683703555-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Villa-Sepoi-Sepoi-living-life-to-the-fullest-e1605683703555.jpg 2000w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9593\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Villa Sepoi Sepoi<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>The Role of Care in Creating Presence<\/h2>\n<p>One essential element of creating the conditions for presence and lasting memories is feeling completely and utterly cared for. It is this component that sets a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/magazine\/space-changes-everything-why-a-private-villa-redefines-the-holiday-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">private villa vacation<\/a><\/strong> far above any other type of travel. Because when families have their needs completely met by friendly and attentive staff, their emotional bandwidth expands. It is why so many guests declare heartfelt gratitude for their villa staff upon leaving.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">\u201cA huge thank you to the team for their warmth, care, and attention. We had such a great time, and the staff took great care of us\u2014from milk for our baby to food for my elderly parents. Their attention was exceptional. We hope to be back soon.\u201d \u2014 <em>Mehak C, Villa <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/villa-windu-asri-villa\/seminyak-bali-indonesia.aspx\">Windu Asri<\/a>, Bali<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">\u201cHats off to the entire villa staff. Luck and the team managed to make 21 people feel special, and nothing was ever too much effort.\u201d \u2014 <em>Doug S, Switzerland, Lipa Noi, Koh Samui, Thailand<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">\u201cThe staff were very attentive and catered to our every need. From the pre-arrival arrangements, the customized brunch, amazing chefs, rooms, and down to the thoughtfulness when we were sick\u201d \u2014 <em>Brittni K, United States,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/villa-bie-villa\/uluwatu-bali-indonesia.aspx\"> Villa Bie<\/a>, Uluwatu, Bali<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17006\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17006\" class=\"lazyload size-full wp-image-17006\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Villaday-2.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Villaday-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Villaday-2-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Villaday-2-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Villaday-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Villaday-2-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Villaday-2-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Villaday-2-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Villaday-2-550x309.jpg 550w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Villaday-2-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Villaday-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Villaday-2-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Villaday-2-889x500.jpg 889w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Villaday-2.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-17006\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The ultimate family escape<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Behind these moments of ease is thoughtful coordination: transport, reservations, cultural experiences, and in-villa details handled seamlessly by the Elite Concierge, so families never have to negotiate schedules or delegate responsibilities among themselves.<\/p>\n<p>When care is this complete, presence follows naturally and families are able to truly thrive.<\/p>\n<p>In a world that rewards speed, productivity, and accumulation, choosing a private villa stay that prioritises time, connection, and shared rest is a radical way to give your family the one gift no object can ever replace: true presence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many trips today start with our screens. 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