5 months today! Also advice needed for vacation planning
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5 months today! Also advice needed for vacation planning
Folks, GM from Seattle! Today I complete 150 days sober. I have never been so proud, happy and peaceful in a long while. I want to thank SR for the constant support, encouragement and timely advice.
Having said that, we are going on a vacation to Hawaii (Waikiki beach) first week of May for 8 days. Another family from Los Angeles is joining us as well (None of them drink). I have never been on a sober vacation and I am a bit worried about what I should do when I land in the beaches of Honolulu. Any vacation related sobriety advice highly appreciated.
Having said that, we are going on a vacation to Hawaii (Waikiki beach) first week of May for 8 days. Another family from Los Angeles is joining us as well (None of them drink). I have never been on a sober vacation and I am a bit worried about what I should do when I land in the beaches of Honolulu. Any vacation related sobriety advice highly appreciated.
I have never been on a sober vacation and I am a bit worried about what I should do when I land in the beaches of Honolulu.
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Planes, airports and holidays are my three biggest triggers, so you’re right to be wary. Saying that, you’ve hit the jackpot going with non drinkers. I’d just chill and have a great time but expect quite a few temptations. There’ll be drinks on the plane, at the hotel, at the beach. Definitely need a back up drink. Mine used to be AF but I’m not even on that now
Congratulations on 5 months calmself. As for a drink free holiday, perhaps a bit of forward planning and thinking like a non-drinker, so planning activities which will keep you away from any temptations might help? You'll have the added bonus of reaching your 6 month milestone either while on holiday or just after you get back so maybe plan a little treat for yourself for that day?
Good work on pre planning a non drinking vacation.
Go with the flow. Enjoy the sites, sounds and smells. Relax.
Why waste the memory of a Hawaiian vacation in a drunken stupor?
And
Do Not Drink No Matter What
Go with the flow. Enjoy the sites, sounds and smells. Relax.
Why waste the memory of a Hawaiian vacation in a drunken stupor?
And
Do Not Drink No Matter What
Good advice here CS. Our problem doesn’t go away when we find ourself in a new location.
Your AV may scream WHAT ABOUT FUN AND RELAXATION? But I’m sure Hawaii offers lots of that - without the necessity of drink
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Your AV may scream WHAT ABOUT FUN AND RELAXATION? But I’m sure Hawaii offers lots of that - without the necessity of drink
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Hi calm - I just got back from one, and must say that by ruling out the option to drink I was able to enjoy everything else in a much stronger way.
Sounds like you are in the right place with your sobriety, just project that vibe to the overall holiday and you ll have an awesome time.
Sounds like you are in the right place with your sobriety, just project that vibe to the overall holiday and you ll have an awesome time.
The best part of sober vacations for me is waking up early. I also found I could do a lot more and enjoy more activities sober. Food tastes a lot better. I’m sure the AV will nag at you at first but don’t drink, play the tape.
Use the money you save for fancy desserts or an activity you wouldn’t have otherwise.
You can still relax with a refreshing iced tea, flavored water etc. enjoy your vacation!
Use the money you save for fancy desserts or an activity you wouldn’t have otherwise.
You can still relax with a refreshing iced tea, flavored water etc. enjoy your vacation!
Calmself, I had some of the same concerns early on in planning my vacation, also my first sober air travel. I don’t know why I’m surprised, but I found that having the consideration of alcohol completely taken out of the situation actually made me more relaxed because I wasn’t worrying about where I was going to get a drink, when I could drink and all of that. I had the most miraculous vacation I’ve ever enjoyed in my whole entire life. So, the answer to how to prepare for your first sober vacation? Prepare to have the best time ever.
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Absolutely agree with everything that was said here. Good to wake up fresh and relaxed, early and enjoy what Oahu has to offer. We are planning to go to the aquarium and trekking.
I want to come back and celebrate my big 6 month milestone. There are definitely going to be triggers right from the moment I board the plane to the beach bars. Just take it a day at a time as always.
I want to come back and celebrate my big 6 month milestone. There are definitely going to be triggers right from the moment I board the plane to the beach bars. Just take it a day at a time as always.
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I went to Waikiki beach in November with my wife for a week. Our morning routine included the 12 Coconuts 7am AA meeting on the beach. It was a great way to start the day.
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I went to Waikiki beach in November with my wife for a week. Our morning routine included the 12 Coconuts 7am AA meeting on the beach. It was a great way to start the day.
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