Explore paradise without a passport: pristine beaches, tropical jungles, colonial history, island culture, world-class surfing, and delicious food. But for sober travelers, be mindful of the party scene!
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San Diego and Southern California
San Diego and SoCal delivered on many of our expectations: insanely gorgeous weather, world-class surfing, and scenic beaches. It was also expensive, traffic-congested and the socio-economic divide was on full display.
Central Coast, California
The Bay Area and SoCal get all of the attention, but the Central Coast of California, which includes Big Sur, Monterey, Carmel, San Simeon and San Luis Obispo, is magical in its own way.
Portland, ME
This seaside city offers everything you could ask for in a New England summer getaway: crisp, lovely weather, outdoor activities, fresh seafood and boats!
Lake Placid, NY
The quaint alpine village of Lake Placid in upstate New York has served as a four-season playground for the well-to-do since the late 19th Century and continues to offer an array of outdoor fun and entertainment for travelers seeking fresh mountain air.
6 Fun Things To Do on Your Sober Vacation
A sober vacation offers travelers an opportunity to try new, fun things–from checking out an indie coffee shop to seeing a local band to witnessing a gorgeous sunrise!
Paris
The City of Lights has been attracting romantics and Francophiles for centuries. As you meander down its broad boulevards and winding streets, taking in the city’s distinctive and inherent culture, it’s hard not to be enchanted.
London
The capital of England has long been one of the most important cities in the world. As the home of royals, hub of finance, and influencer of art, fashion, music and culture, London boasts a multicultural population of 9 million and draws 30 million tourists each year.
5 Tips for Traveling Sober
New to sober travel? In 14+ years of not drinking, I have traveled across the US and internationally. Here are strategies I use for safe, fun, sober travel!
Nicaragua
Sandwiched between Honduras to the North and Costa Rica to the South, this Central American country boasts pristine beaches and world-class surfing breaks, exotic and untouched flora and fauna, and fascinating Spanish colonial history.
The Temperate Traveler 