Travel doesn’t stop when you put down the drink—in fact, it gets even better! In this episode, host Alysse Bryson and co-pilot Tamar Routly chat with Darci Murray, founder of Hooked, an alcohol-free travel company. Darci shares how her personal sobriety journey led her to curate incredible booze-free adventures around the globe, including an upcoming Alaska boozeless cruise with The Sober Curator (hello, Love Boat vibes!). We cover everything from choosing the right travel companions to how sober travelers can make deeper connections, why all-inclusive resorts don’t really owe you a discount, and the joys of memory-filled (not memory-lost) adventures.
Timestamps:
[00:00] – "Love Boat" serenade
[02:48] – Meet Darci: Sobriety beginnings & founding Hooked
[09:57] – Sober travel vs. boozy all-inclusives
[11:18] – Should sober guests get a discount? Staffing & economics explained
[13:15] – Favorite destinations & avoiding Vegas (sometimes)
[14:46] – Sober Vegas adventures (Ice Bar, mocktails & more!)
[16:25] – Planning trips based on what sober travelers actually want
[18:46] – Details on the 2025 Alaska boozeless cruise (Golden Girls party!)
[22:14] – Excursions, onboard gatherings & how activities are chosen
[24:26] – The power of sober connections & community while traveling
[26:44] – Navigating group drama & expectations as a travel host
[30:05] – Top travel essentials Darci can’t live without
[33:35] – Sober pop culture picks: movies, TV & quit-lit
[35:36] – Dream trip with a sober celebrity (Robert Downey Jr., Disney World!)
[36:47] – Sober Shots: rapid fire Q&A
[37:45] – Upcoming trips with Hooked in 2025 & how to connect
Resources & Links:
-Hooked: Website, Instagram, Facebook
-Alaska Boozeless Cruise with Hooked
-Sober Travel from The Sober Curator
-Alcohol + Substance Use Disorder Guide
-Recovery Nonprofit Resource Guide
-LBGTQ+ Recovery Resource Guide
Connect with Us:
-Website: www.thesobercurator.com
-Facebook: @The Sober Curator
-Instagram: @thesobercurator
-X: @thesobercurator
-YouTube: @thesobercurator
-Pinterest: @thesobercurator
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