WCH, congrats on your week! I can relate about the trip to a tropical paradise. That is one first I haven't had yet, and I know it would be very hard. When I was first starting to think about quitting altogether, I kept trying to wait for the right time, but there kept being weddings and vacations and parties that I couldn't imagine not drinking for... The most challenging thing I have done so far without drinking is attending an outdoor music and brew festival. Free drinks came with entry. I was practically tearing my hair out in anticipation of this event. But when it came, it was easier than the week or two leading up to it. I danced, I had fun, I gave my husband my free drinks and I got to be DD (which I never was before). I saw some pretty drunk people there and I actually felt proud of myself to be having fun without alcohol. Overall, it was difficult but very empowering to get that under my belt. I'm not saying that abstinence is for everyone, just that you might be surprised how much fun you can still have (and no hangovers!).