I just got back from the beach, and it was tough at first. Seeing someone make a drink at noon (basically having it socially acceptable to drink the way I wanted to) definitely caused some nostalgic feelings to come back. You're smart to play the tape through, and think of all the things you can do that you wouldn't be able to manage drunk. Once I made it through the initial cravings, it became the best vacation I've had in years.