#21: Are You Missing Out on Anything When You Travel Without Alcohol?

What happens to your senses when you stop numbing them? This episode explores what it means to travel fully present, with every taste, sound, and sensation turned back on. If you have ever come home from a vacation and barely remembered it, or wondered why the best parts of your trip always revolved around a glass in your hand, this conversation will reframe everything. Darci Murray is the founder of HOOKED Alcohol Free Travel and a 20-year travel industry veteran who stopped drinking after alcohol became the "primary character" in her life. She and Kristin talk about full sensory travel experiences, the culture shift happening in hospitality, why alcohol free travelers want the same destinations as everyone else, and how like-minded community replaces liquid courage. This one is for anyone who is sober curious, already alcohol free, or just wondering what vacation would feel like if you were actually there for it. Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (03:38) When Alcohol Became the Main Character (08:42) The Loneliest Moment as a Sober Mom (12:43) What Is HOOKED Alcohol Free Travel (17:04) Full Sensory Moments That Brought Tears (24:30) The Focus Group That Changed Everything (32:25) The Culture Shift in Hospitality (38:08) Winemakers Who Chose Alcohol Free (43:07) Where Alcohol Free Travel Is Headed (49:01) Post Trip Blues and What Comes Next Full sensory travel means every taste and sound hits different. What is one thing you noticed more after going alcohol free? Drop a comment. If you're ready to feel better, think clearer, and brighten your life, you're in the right place. SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every week. As always, I'm rooting for you. 🌅 WORK WITH KRISTIN HORSTMAN 1:1 Gray Area Drinking Coaching: https://www.kristinhorstman.com/gray-area-drinking-coaching Private Health Coaching: https://www.kristinhorstman.com/health-coaching FREE RESOURCES Substack: https://substack.com/@kristinhorstman Brighten Your Life Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/865785648653696 6 Tips To Brighten Your Life: https://www.kristinhorstman.com/6-tips-to-brighten-your-life Resources for Loved Ones of Those Struggling with Substance Use Disorder: https://www.kristinhorstman.com/resources CONNECT WITH KRISTIN HORSTMAN Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunsetsarethenewhappyhour Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachkristinhorstman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachKristinHorstman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-horstman-43001280 Website: https://www.kristinhorstman.com Connect with Darci: Website: https://www.hooked-on-travel.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darci-murray-466a7718 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hookedalcoholfreetravel/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hooked-on-travel9827 AFFILIATES & DISCOUNT CODES Zero Proof Experiences: https://zeroproofexperiences.com/?aff=4 Bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/kristinhorstman ARMRA: https://tryarmra.novel.com/login?referralCode=de9ddb1e-9f9d-4c8a-ba43-21a30abb552e Jolene Park NOURISH Coaching Program: https://healthydiscoveries.mykajabi.com/a/35865/ihLPoJPC Jolene Park Ultimate Sober Bundle: Cured Nutrition: https://curednutrition.com/collections/all?referral\_code=KRI2L0STF Loose Leaf Tea Market: https://looseleafteamarket.com?bg\_ref=nwruvHn7oD Use code TEAKRISTIN10 for 10% off (no minimum, enter at checkout) Some links above are affiliate links. I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend things I genuinely love.