A wig wall, feather boas before coffee and the glamour photos her mother refused to finance. Senior Contributor Amy Liz Harrison’s sober 50th birthday getaway delivered the childhood dream, plus a few lessons in planning a girls’ trip where everyone gets to relax.
This week’s guest is Ben Coombes, founder of Soberski and our newest contributor. Ben worked ski seasons in the Alps, where the day-one rule is you can ski, work, or drink, but not all three. He always dropped the skiing. So he tried quitting drinking in the least likely place on earth, a ski resort in season, and figured if it worked there it would work anywhere. It did.
Scenic stops, coffee breaks and an itinerary that answers to you. Here’s why a self-drive New Zealand road trip can suit sober travelers, plus what to check before booking a rental car.
After saving the money he once spent on alcohol, Jay Hon set out on a five-month adventure—and encountered an unexpected setback along the way. Now sober again, he is preparing for an overland journey through Thailand and Laos with a stronger plan for staying connected.
Navigating the high seas of sobriety? Contributor Mark Carlin offers a comprehensive guide on cruise destinations that support an alcohol-free lifestyle. This article evaluates how destinations influence the sober travel experience, focusing on shore excursions, passenger demographics, and overall atmosphere. In an industry where drink packages are often emphasized, Carlin’s insights are invaluable for those looking to maintain their sobriety while enjoying memorable travel experiences. Dive into this thoughtful exploration and discover how to make your next cruise a sober success.
Camp Sober Fest took adult summer camp and made it sober: high ropes, archery, campfire meetings, and a mandatory-in-spirit talent show. After wrapping its August session at Sequoia Lake, the crew heads to Trinity, Texas for sober spring break, March 17 to 21, 2027. All-inclusive for $525.
Looking for sober fun in Fort Wayne, Indiana? Senior Sober Curator Contributor Teresa Bergen shares 10 alcohol-free ways to explore the city, including riverfront biking, colorful street art, a botanical garden, farmers markets, a cat café and some seriously good mocktails.
Sober travel is the upgrade, not the consolation prize. Episode 6 has the airport hacks, the costume trips, and your invite to Cover Story, our first-ever retreat in Scottsdale.
Colin Browen has spent a decade chasing ghosts for The Paranormal Files and narrating the worst crimes in America. Turns out the scariest thing he ever faced was his own addiction. Nearly three years sober, he tells The Sober Curator’s Teresa Bergen about haunted pubs, drunk tanks, sleep paralysis and why the spirits got chattier once he put down the bottle.
Senior Sober Curator Amy Liz Harrison explores the reality of modern air travel for sober and neurodivergent passengers and highlights 26 U.S. airports with meditation rooms, chapels, sensory rooms, and quiet spaces. While dedicated sober airport lounges do not exist yet, these alcohol-free spaces offer travelers a place to breathe, regulate, pray, journal, text a sponsor, or simply step away from the chaos of terminal bars and boarding-group mayhem.
In this Beyond the Happy Hour column, Sarah Alamo reflects on learning how to thrive during sober business travel, starting with her first work trip to Las Vegas at 23 days sober. From asking hotels to remove the minibar to finding steady footing on the first night, choosing great meals, exploring new cities, and staying sharp at client dinners, she reminds readers that sober work trips can become fuller, clearer, and far more enjoyable than expected.
A golf holiday in Thailand can offer more than time on the green. This sponsored post explores how fresh air, movement, tropical scenery, spa treatments, nutritious Thai food, and a built-in digital detox can create a restorative wellness travel experience for the mind and body.
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Alaska Inside Passage 10-Day Inside Passage with Glacier National Park on the Ruby Princess with guest speakers: Fr. Tom Weston,…
Australia & New Zealand Cruise Once again we will explore the beautiful countries on this continent and see nature as…
Sober Sisters Weekend To the Bahamas Time off for good behavior… you deserve it! Give yourself this gift and join…
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European Christmas Markets Swiss Alps & Rhine Castles December 8-15, 2026 ONE WAY TRIP – 7 nights/8 days Amsterdam…
25th Annual Halloween Gratitude Cruise Friday Oct. 30 Orlando, FL (Port Canaveral) Board at assigned time. Sat. Oct. 31 Nassau,…
Three deaths. Eleven confirmed or probable cases. A ship that spent weeks at sea under international health surveillance before docking…
A few summers ago, culture handed us Hot Girl Summer. Then came Brat Summer. Somewhere in between, we drifted into…
Cruises can represent very good value, but the headline price is rarely the full story. This guide breaks down flights, hotels, gratuities, excursions, drinks packages and hidden fees — with a sober traveller’s perspective on what’s worth paying for and what isn’t.
Do you still think not drinking dooms you to Shirley Temples? Then go to Good News Bar in San Diego…
One Day of History, Art, and Presence London is one of the world’s great walking cities, where centuries of history,…
Skiing culture has always had a certain swagger: fresh tracks in the morning, big mountain energy all afternoon, and a…
For many in recovery, planning a holiday brings a particular set of considerations. Menus may be scanned in advance, local…
Wellness travel has officially entered its “main character era.” Gone are the days when a resort could toss a cucumber…
