Sober Vacations: 5 Ways to Have a Great Time

According to the latest data from the CDC, around one-third of the American adult population does not drink alcohol.

It might surprise you that this figure is so high. When you’re on vacation, it can seem like every activity revolves around alcohol, and that everyone is drinking to excess. That’s not ideal when you’re teetotal and want to enjoy sober vacations.

But lucky for you, there are tons of ways you can figure out how to stay sober on vacation while having a good time. These tips will show you exactly how!

1. Swap Bars for Cafes and Ice Cream Parlors

When you’re between meals and want to take a break from exploring a new city, bars are an ideal place. But they are far from the only ideal place.

Why not check out a cool craft coffee shop or an ice cream parlor instead? You could also hit up a juice bar or bakery and sample some local treats. 

2. Drink Non-Alcoholic Alternatives

If you are living a sober life 24/7, you’ve likely already tried non-alcoholic alternatives at home. There’s no reason why you can’t sample them on your sober vacations too. Use TripAdvisor and Google to research local bars that serve non-alcoholic beer, wine, and mocktails.

3. Plan Alcohol-Free Activities

Can’t think of any vacation activities that don’t include alcohol? You’re not thinking hard enough! Here are only some examples of vacation activities you can do sans liquor:

• Cooking classes
• Walking tours
• Visit museums and art galleries
• Explore local parks and trails
• Have a day at the beach
• Go shopping at local markets

You could create a jam-packed travel itinerary without so much as looking at a bar.

4. Opt for a Healthy Retreat or Outdoorsy Trip

Some of the best vacations for sober people are healthy trips. Because even if you are traveling on a group tour with strangers, no one will find it odd if you’re not drinking.

Book a multi-day cycling or hiking trip so you can explore several places while keeping fit. You can also book a yoga or meditation retreat. Or if you are a fitness freak, you could even take part in a martial arts BootCamp somewhere exotic.

5. Travel With Understanding People

Don’t waste your precious vacation days and earnings by going on vacation with people who don’t “get” you. Watching others get drunk in bars while you sit on the sidelines isn’t fun. Nor is it fun having to explain your sobriety all the time. 

Ditch the fake friends and only book vacations with loved ones who respect your life choices.

Sober Vacations You’ll Actually Remember

If you think about it, sober vacations are far better than regular vacations. You will always wake up with a clear head so you don’t waste any time exploring and you won’t waste money on empty calories. And these tips will help you plan the best sober vacation possible too.

Now you know the benefits of traveling while sober and that it’s possible, you need to plan your trip. Check out other articles on our site for tons of useful travel tips!

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