IDEAS: Exploring Alcohol-Free Travel in the Dominican Republic

June 6th, 2023 at 4:30 PM EDT

Alcohol has traditionally dominated travel, however, the growing 'sober curious' movement is continuing to embrace non-drinking travelers.

A new alcohol-free retreat designed for aspiring and sober travelers is set to open its doors at Melia Punta Cana Beach in the Dominican Republic in October 2023.

The retreat has been designed by Alcohol Free Life Coach and Certified Professional Recovery Coach Megan Wilcox,

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