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This new Punta Cana Wellness Retreat delves into the trend toward alcohol-free living

In September, Certified Sober Coach Megan Wilcox will host a unique retreat in Punta Cana at Meliá Punta Cana Beach.
In September, Certified Sober Coach Megan Wilcox will host a unique retreat in Punta Cana at Meliá Punta Cana Beach. Tammy Peterson

While popping the cork on a fresh bottle of wine or enjoying a cold one on a sweltering summer day has been a long-standing tradition, a greater number of individuals are opting for an alcohol-free lifestyle.

If you’re ready to embark on a journey of sobriety, self-discovery and personal transformation, join Certified Professional Recovery Coach Megan Wilcox for the Dream and Discover the Dry Life with Megan Wilcox, September 23-27, 2023, at Meliá Punta Cana Beach in the Dominican Republic, (a Wellness Inclusive Resort - Adults Only) that provides the ideal setting to help you rediscover yourself and move closer to your goals while maintaining a sober lifestyle.

People’s increased interest in wellness, especially among the younger demographic, is fueling the trend away from alcohol. Based on a recent study, a substantial number of college students, specifically 28%, stay away from consuming alcoholic beverages. Additionally, the NWSR Drinks Market Analysis reported an increase of 25% in the sales of non-alcoholic beverages and mocktails in 2022.

Megan Wilcox’s Dream and Discover the Dry Life is a guide to giving up alcohol and finding fulfillment in sobriety. The opportunity to establish a relationship and share experiences with other women on comparable paths is a huge draw. At this 5-day, 4-night retreat, you’ll engage in workshops designed to help you reclaim your sense of self-worth, establish meaningful new goals, let go of the past, and rediscover the joy of sober socializing. Sessions of yoga and meditation, as well as one-on-one time with Wilcox, are also part of the retreat.

Dry January, which 35% of people in 2022 participated in, was the catalyst for the rise of alcohol-free living. Many people are making the decision to live a sober lifestyle after hearing support for it from celebrities like Chrissy Teigen and Miley Cyrus.

All retreat activities, lodging at the adults-only Meliá Punta Cana Beach, and all meals are covered in Dream and Discover the Dry Life with Megan Wilcox. Retreat costs start at $2,577 for a double room. To save $200, reserve by April 15, 2023.

Evie Blanco is a journalist with nearly a decade of experience who was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Queens, New York. She is extremely well-versed in hip-hop music and culture and is always aware of any developments within it. Whether it’s the latest in pop culture, a fascinating foreign destination, a truly amazing new restaurant, or breaking news, she loves to write about it all.

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This story was originally published April 25, 2023 at 1:55 PM with the headline "This new Punta Cana Wellness Retreat delves into the trend toward alcohol-free living."

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