Dry destinations: Which countries are leading the sobriety trend?

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In this week's episode, just before schools reopen their doors for the new term, Ollie and Cess reflect on recent overseas holidays and how sobriety and drinking cultures vary in different countries – and how they have evolved.

Special attention is paid to Ollie's experiences at a much-loved family retreat on the grape-growing slopes in Perpignan. Meanwhile, Cess takes a detailed look at Sweden, particularly the broader role the state has taken in regulating the supply of alcohol to its citizens.

There is also an item late on about the top five destinations for sober people – and the best-ranking country might surprise you.

Booze News items:

BBC: Plan to serve alcohol at water park from 08:00 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9qgvjel25xo)

The Sun: BOOZY JACUZZI UK’s first BEER spa launched where booze fans can bathe in ale and sup pints in the jacuzzi (https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/29947621/uk-first-beer-spa-norfolk-mead-hotel/)

The Sun: TOAST YOUR FLIGHT Surprisingly high percentage of holiday Brits who enjoy airport breakfast beer before jetting off revealed (https://www.thesun.co.uk/money/29924767/brits-enjoy-airport-breakfast-beer/)

Gallup: Alcohol Consumption Increasingly Viewed as Unhealthy in U.S. (https://news.gallup.com/poll/648413/alcohol-consumption-increasingly-viewed-unhealthy.aspx)

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