Hot weather in Vancouver calls for summertime festivities. With the sunshine beating down and the COVID-19 restrictions coming to a long-awaited end, now is the time to enjoy BBQs, pool days, and drinks by the beach.

As many summertime events call for a few drinks here and there, it’s important to plan ahead and drink responsibly. Luckily, there are ways you can optimize your summer safety without skimping on the fun.

Here are 4 ways you can have a safe and adventurous summer without compromising letting loose:

1.    Plan Ahead

The most obvious way to ensure that you can have a stress-free summer is by planning ahead of time. If you know you’re going to an event that involves alcohol, maximize your fun by arranging transportation beforehand. Last minute arrangements can cause worry and panic when you should be enjoying your dose of long-awaited social interaction.

To ensure that you have a safe ride home, plan for a few scenarios. If your preferred method of transportation is public transit, look at the times of operation. Since busses and SkyTrain’s close for late hours, you’ll need to make alternative arrangements during those hours. Plan for multiple departure times and have what you’ll need ready to go, such as phone numbers for a taxi or designated driver service, fare for the transportation, a place to crash, etc.

2.    Be the DD

To skip on cab fare, you can arrange a designated driver schedule with your social group. No one wants to be the sober friend out of a group of partiers, however, if you take turns being the sober driver, you ensure everyone gets their fair share of fun.

Remember, the DD is not the person who’s had the least number of drinks but remains completely sober throughout the night. As the DD, your responsible for the well-being of your passengers which can be an overwhelming feat. Luckily, there are services in place to hire a professional designated driver in Vancouver. This way everyone can have a few drinks should they choose, without worrying about getting home safely.

3.    Be the Host

If you have a natural talent for party planning, or if you’ve never hosted a day in your life, consider having an event at your home. You can skip the trip home and host the summer party at your place, giving you the freedom to drink if you’d like. As the host, the well-being of your guests falls on your shoulders. To offer a variety of options, you can offer non-alcoholic beverages, help arrange safe transport home for your guests through designated driver services, or blow-up air mattresses and have them spend the night.

4.    Book a Designated Driver Service

While it’s lovely when a friend offers to be the sober designated driver, this isn’t the most reliable option. People get caught up in the moment and before you know it, your DD could be intoxicated and unfit to drive. As disappointing as that is, there is a trusted alternative to ensure that you have a safe and sober way home.

Designated driving services are a great way to let loose without compromising your safety or that of others. At Safe Designated Drivers, you can have a few drinks without worrying about your trip home. Not only will you get home safely but your car will too. You can drive to your event in your own vehicle, then pass the keys to your hired designated driver for them to drive you and your car home safely when you’re ready to go.

This not only saves cab fare to the event, but the next day as well as you won’t need to get a ride to pickup your car. Furthermore, after a night out drinking, the last thing anyone wants to do is track their car down the next morning. Simply hire a professional at Safe Designated Drivers and guarantee that you, your friends, and your vehicle get home safely.

Designated Driver Services can:

• Save on multiple trips of cab or bus fare
• Ensure safe transport of you and your vehicle
• Guarantee a sober trip home
• Save a hungover trip to your car the next day
• Allow your entire party to drink if they would like
• Supports road safety
• Be scheduled to suit your timeline, no matter how late the party

If you’re in need of a designated driving service in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, contact Safe Designated Drivers. No matter the time of day or night, you can have a safe trip home. Avoid waiting for your cab to show up or the stress of arranging a DD in your friend group by arranging a designated driving service. Reserve your safe, reliable, and relaxing designated driver today.