UPCOMING DESTINATIONS
Enjoy A Magnificent Stay In Turks & Caicos
Sober Village Turkoise
February 6th-13th , 2027
Come discover Club Med Turkoise – your all-inclusive paradise. Here, both couples and friends can learn what it truly means to unplug. At Turkoise, you have the luxury to do it all or nothing at all, making this the perfect vacation destination for action-packed adventure and romantic getaways alike! Located in Grace Bay of Providenciales, Club Med Turkoise offers a totally revamped resort center, including brand new pool, main bar, gorgeous reception area, and vibrant rooms.
15 Days of Adventure: From Thundering Falls to Tranquil Waters
Sober Safari
October 1-15, 2026 | October 15-29, 2026 | October 29-November 12, 2026
Join Sober Vacations for 15 unforgettable days exploring the breathtaking beauty of Southern Africa by both land and water. Witness the raw power of Victoria Falls, cruise along the serene Chobe River, and embark on thrilling safaris through some of the world’s most iconic wildlife reserves. Each day brings a new adventure-whether it’s spotting elephants at sunrise, sailing past hippos at dusk, or savoring moments of connection with a vibrant sober community. This once-in-a-lifetime journey combines awe-inspiring landscapes, luxury accommodations, and meaningful experiences you’ll treasure forever.
Sail through the Netherlands, Germany, France and Switzerland on a Rhine River journey.
Christmas Market
December 8-15, 2026
Discover fairytale castles and festive traditions on this spectacular Rhine River holiday. Stroll Amsterdam’s charming canals, experience the magic of Strasbourg’s legendary Christmas Market, and enjoy the holiday cheer of Rüdesheim’s Drosselgasse. Sail aboard an elegantly decorated ship through cities and towns aglow with lights, trees, and seasonal spirit. With festive onboard traditions, a holiday feast, and breathtaking scenery across the Netherlands, Germany, France, and Switzerland, this journey is a true Christmas miracle.
The Sober Vacations Team
In the summer of 1987, our president and founder, Steven Abrams, faced a dilemma. He was a well-seasoned vacationer, highly experienced in the travel industry. Newly sober, however, he worried about the temptations typically associated with travel. Counting on the principle of strength in numbers, he decided to reach out to his fellow friends in recovery to organize a group trip. The response was overwhelming…
Steve Abrams
President
Max Abrams
Director of Business Development
What People Are Saying
"We have been traveling to SVI destinations for a few decades now, and every trip has been a pleasure. These are all people who really care about making everyone just as comfortable and happy as humanly possible.
The first year, the first trip, is so enjoyable. You sit down to a meal with strangers and, unlike the usual travel experience where you talk awkwardly about where you are from and perhaps the weather, you're seated with people who have been on the exact same journey you have. Within 5 minutes, you're friends.
The second year, the second trip, you generally start seeing your friends from the first trip while you're still on the airplane en route. When you get to where you all are going, you feel like you just arrived home for the holidays, one of those really, really happy homes, like in the movies.
SVI trips are all about living happy, joyous, and free."
The first year, the first trip, is so enjoyable. You sit down to a meal with strangers and, unlike the usual travel experience where you talk awkwardly about where you are from and perhaps the weather, you're seated with people who have been on the exact same journey you have. Within 5 minutes, you're friends.
The second year, the second trip, you generally start seeing your friends from the first trip while you're still on the airplane en route. When you get to where you all are going, you feel like you just arrived home for the holidays, one of those really, really happy homes, like in the movies.
SVI trips are all about living happy, joyous, and free."
Tog T.
"I have been coming to SVI since 1992...My experience has been absolutely fantastic and life changing. I grew up in SVI I came single got married had a baby and kept coming. The friendships i have made are beyond beautiful. Because of these friendships we retired to the west coast from the east coast...Its just like AA the more you put in the more you get out of it. ( and visit beautiful places )
Thank You SVI"
Thank You SVI"
Debbie S.
"I have been traveling with sober vacations since 1988. My first trip I went alone and it was an amazing confidence building experience. I had under 2 years of sobriety. I couldn't wait to go again. Over the years I have maintained friendships with people from all over the country that I met on these trips. I have traveled SVI solo, with friends, a husband and all four of my children. I'm now 64 years old with 39 years of sobriety and will be going to DR in May with my four grown children and their spouses. We cannot wait!!!
The destinations are great but the real joy on these trips comes from the people I meet, the great meetings and workshops, the many excursions and group activities and so much more. I'm so excited to get back to a Club Med this May with SVI. It's an unbeatable combination.
Do something wonderful for yourself and take a vacation with SVI!!!"
The destinations are great but the real joy on these trips comes from the people I meet, the great meetings and workshops, the many excursions and group activities and so much more. I'm so excited to get back to a Club Med this May with SVI. It's an unbeatable combination.
Do something wonderful for yourself and take a vacation with SVI!!!"
Suzzane B.
"Sober Vacations International is the absolute best vacation company ever! I have been on many vacations and never been as happy as I am with the value and impressiveness of the vacation packages I get with SVI. The booking process is effortless and always perfect. We have been using them for 20 years, and use them at least twice per year. I highly recommend them to anyone wanting to take a fantastic sober vacation!"
Jackie T.
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FAQs
Sober Village Cancellation & Refund Policy: All cancellations are subject to a $200 penalty per person. 202-180 Days out 50% of deposit penalty. 179-120 days out from departure, 100% of deposit. 119-90 days out, 50% of Total invoice. 89-0 days out 100% of Total Invoice. No refunds.
For most trips, yes.
Usually. If it is an All-Inclusive trip, we will indicate such.
All-inclusive means food, drinks, activities and entertainment are included in the cost of your trip. Flights, transfers &/or gratuities are not included, however.
The majority of guests are members of a 12 step program, but it is not a requirement. Many spouses & partners are not members join us on our Sober Vacations and have a blast.
You are absolutely allowed to bring your spouse/partner if they are not sober. We are not the alcohol police, and have not yet had an instance where someone’s drinking caused a problem for the group.
We have two different types of trips – Sober Vacations and Sober Villages. Sober Vacations are a group within a resort/cruise with other guests around us that are not in program. We still have daily 12 Step meetings and stick together for excursions and meals. Our Sober Villages happen annually each Winter (usually January or February) and these are full buyouts- meaning you will be at a resort with 500-600 fellow sober people. All bars/mini bars are wiped clean of alcohol and instead replaced with juice, soda, coffee, tea, and energy drinks. Our Sober Villages have daily jam packed schedules with 12 step meetings, al-anon meetings, attitude adjustment workshops, recovery yoga, trivia, scavenger hunts, and more! So, depending on what you prefer, you should choose what vacation suites you and your sobriety the best.
You do not. We ask for a deposit when you make your reservation. Once confirmed, you’ll receive an email with a personalized link to your reservation. At any point, you can make payments to your account, or you can pay it all off at once. As long as the trip is paid off 90 days before your departure, you can pay at whatever pace you are comfortable with.
Since the summer of 1987. We’ve had over 200 Sober Vacations since then.
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No. After years of offering flights, we have found that it is both easier & cheaper for you to arrange your flights yourself. Bear in mind that most destinations/hotels have standard check-in times of between 3p – 4p and check out between 10a – 11a. We are happy to offer advice or assistance when you are purchasing your flights. We recommend googleflights.com.
That’s okay. We have been successfully matching roommates using our patent-pending roommate matching technology since 1987. In 35 years, we’ve only had eight fatalities out of over 8,000 matches. Which translates to over a 99% satisfaction rate!
We do not control the culinary options on any of our trips. So, each vacation will be different, but we generally choose resorts and experiences that offer a wide range of quality food. That usually includes options for people with even the most restrictive diets.
Yes! We describe our trips as a vacation…with meetings. On our Sober Village there are 5 scheduled meetings each day. On other trips, there are usually between 1-3 meetings a day. If you are on a trip, and you want to start a meeting, you are free to do so. We just ask that it not conflict with any of our scheduled meetings.
Absolutely not! Meeting attendance is at your discretion.
Depends on the trip. Our Sober Villages have between 450-700 people! Some trips are smaller, more intimate experiences.
We adhere to the policies of the destination to which we are traveling – if it is their policy that incoming travelers be vaccinated then we adhere to those recommendations. We do not set the policies for each destination, that is determined by their individual governments.
We highly suggest purchasing travel insurance especially in this new travel landscape with Covid-19. We recommend Allianz Travel Insurance. Please visit their website to sign up www.allianztravelinsurance.com.