Sober Travel/Vacations

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An interesting recent Forbes piece on alcohol-free vacations

At the beginning of this year, Forbes ran a piece called "5 Reasons to Take an Alcohol-Free Vacation" Worth a read!

Oasis Eco Camp - Lake Elementaita Kenya

Hi Guys, We are a small intimate Alcohol free Eco camp on the shores of bird rich Lake Elementaita Kenya. Lots of attractions including: -450 species of Birds around the Lake. Its the only breeding ground for white pelicans in East Africa. -Delamares Soysambu Conservancy -Near Lake Nakuru National park - Dr. Leakeys Kariandusi Prehistoric site. Dont miss this jewel on your next sober vacation to Kenyahttp://www.oasis.co.ke/eco.html

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Ed Wetschler June 1, 2026 at 3:27pm

CNN Travel takes a look at still growing trend toward sober travel https://edition.cnn.com/travel/sober-travel-wellness-trend

https://edition.cnn.com/travel/sober-travel-wellness-trend
Max Pesling May 25, 2026 at 3:53pm

A wine country getaway without drinking wine? Absolutely, if you choose your destination wisely. Lonely Planet presents five great options in the USA: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/best-wine-regions-for-sober-c...

How to plan a sober curious trip to wine country in the US - Lonely Planet

It's possible to have a sober – or sober curious – trip to wine country in the US. Here are the best places to do it.
Ken Kok Lee May 23, 2026 at 8:08am

In this article, a Forbes writer pairs sober and adventure travel - it´s actually a brilliant strategy https://www.forbes.com/sites/wendyaltschuler/2024/05/09/sober-touri...

Sober Tourism: Where To Go For An Active Alcohol-Free Vacation

Sober tourism is a growing global trend. Here are active travel adventures for those who love to move in the outdoors.
Maria de los Angeles December 29, 2025 at 3:11pm

I cherish my hard-won sobriety and love to travel, so this is a subject near and dear to me. There are more choices out there for non-drinkers than ever before, and a number of media large and small have taken a look at the subject, including even National Georgrahic: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/sober-travel-non-...

Sober tourism is a growing trend—here's how it can transform your trip

Alcohol-free bars, no-booze cruises, and other tools can help you enjoy travel without the hangover.
Barbara Necker May 29, 2025 at 1:37am

I gave up drinking many years ago, and find this list very helpful in planning future trips https://www.timeout.com/news/revealed-the-best-countries-for-sober-...

Revealed: the best countries for sober travellers

For your next hangover-free adventure
Wendy Capra December 27, 2024 at 8:04pm

Seems like alcohol-free "sober" bars are gradually becoming more of a thing these days. Although this article focuses mostly on the US - I´m not so sure you´d yet find much of this elsewhere: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/07/27/us/sober-bars-mocktails-alcohol-...

https://edition.cnn.com/2024/07/27/us/sober-bars-mocktails-alcohol-free-wellness-cec/index.html?cid…
Tripatini September 9, 2023 at 5:23pm

It´s good to see this becoming more of a thing these days - even National Geographic is covering it: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/sober-travel-non-...

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Alcohol-free bars, no-booze cruises, and other tools can help you enjoy travel without the hangover.
David Paul Appell July 6, 2023 at 12:27pm

Here's a good example of a high-quality sober travel tour, in this case to Costa Rica: https://www.wanderwithwonder.com/sober-travel-costa-rica/

Sober Travel to Costa Rica with Choose Life Sober Adventures

Choose Life Sober Adventures helps nondrinkers experience the best in sober travel. Here's the lowdown on an action-packed Costa Rica trip.
José Balido November 10, 2022 at 3:15pm

It's good to see alcohol-free/sober travel becoming even more of a "thing," as evidenced by this hot-off-the-presses piece from The Independent in the UK: https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/inspiration/sober-tourism-alco...

The rise of sober tourism

From tea- and kombucha-splashed drinks pairings to chalet mocktails and sober safaris, the travel industry is taking note of current drinking trends,…
John Kipper July 1, 2022 at 9:13am

An interesting video with tips on how to enjoy traveling without alcohol and drugs! https://youtu.be/TpFuL3j3mp0