21/08/2026
If you're a woman thinking about travelling solo now that you're sober, and you're not sure where to even start, this one's for you.
I was recently hosted overnight at Angourie Resort, and I wasn't there on holiday. I was there doing the work. Before I can tell any client "this place is safe, this place is good for you," I have to go first and check it myself. That's not a tagline for me, it's literally how I run Clear Getaways Travel
Honestly, I was a little taken aback when I arrived to a complimentary cheese board and ch*****ne, it's such a normal default in hospitality that most people wouldn't think twice. But it's exactly the kind of moment that reminds me why I do this. I brought my own alcohol free w**e instead, and that's the reality of solo sober travel, you learn to navigate these things and advocate for yourself, even when it's unexpected.
Dinner was at Tides restaurant on site, and the mocktails were genuinely beautiful, easily one of the better ones I've had. That said, beyond the mocktail list there weren't other non-alcoholic options on offer, which is worth knowing if you're someone who likes a few different choices on the night.
What did stand out was everything else. A quiet, beautifully kept property, thoughtful spa bath products, a genuinely warm welcome. And meeting Bridget, who runs the resort, who was completely open to understanding why these small details matter so much for sober travellers.
This is why I'm not a coach who read a book on sober travel. I live it. I've navigated the awkward moments, the assumptions, the fear of going somewhere alone for the first time. I know what it feels like because I've felt it. That's what I bring to every woman I coach, not theory, lived experience.
If you've been sitting on the idea of your first solo trip because it feels too big or too scary, this is your sign. You don't have to figure it out alone.
Safe. Sober. Solo. I go first, always.π€π
πAngourie Resort, Yamba NSW
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