Patrick (Paddy) Moore 🍸 July Traveltini
A Monthly Pour of Perspective, Possibility, and Passport-Ready Thinking
You’re receiving this because we’ve travelled — or dreamed of it — together
July arrives like a suitcase already waiting by the front door.
The days linger a little longer. Patios fill with laughter. Gardens burst into colour.
Somewhere, an airport departure board quietly reminds us that adventure is always just one boarding pass away.
Whether your perfect holiday is sipping fresh coconut water beneath a Balinese palm, watching waterfalls tumble across Iceland’s volcanic landscape, or breathing the cool mountain air of the Canadian Rockies, this is the season that invites us to step away from routine and rediscover wonder.
As always, I’ve gathered a few ideas to inspire your next journey.
🌍 Three July Escapes Worth Considering
🌴 Destination Spotlight: Bali
When the dry season brings out the island’s best.
July is one of the finest months to experience Bali.
Warm sunshine, low humidity and brilliant blue skies create perfect conditions for exploring rice terraces, ancient temples and tranquil beaches.
Wake early to watch the sunrise over Mount Batur. Wander through the artistic streets of Ubud. Enjoy dinner overlooking emerald rice fields, or simply surrender to the rhythm of an afternoon beside an infinity pool.
Bali has a remarkable ability to slow time.
It isn’t simply a vacation.
It’s an invitation to breathe again.
❄️ Cool Escape: Iceland
Summer under the Midnight Sun
While much of the world searches for shade, Iceland celebrates nearly endless daylight.
Drive the Golden Circle. Stand beside geysers and powerful waterfalls. Walk across ancient lava fields before relaxing in naturally heated geothermal pools.
Puffins line dramatic sea cliffs, glaciers sparkle beneath the summer sun, and every turn seems designed by nature’s finest landscape architect.
For photographers, hikers and lovers of extraordinary scenery, July is simply magical.
🏔️ Close to Home: The Canadian Rockies
Sometimes the world’s greatest journeys begin just a few hours away.
July transforms Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper into a postcard of turquoise lakes, wildflowers and snow-capped peak
Ride the Banff Gondola.
Cruise across Lake Minnewanka.
Travel the spectacular Icefields Parkway.
Or simply sit on a hotel patio as the evening light paints the mountains gold.
No passport required.
Just an appreciation for beauty.
🌱 A Little Nudge… Toward September
☀ While July is quietly perfect, there’s something equally compelling waiting just ahead – sea breezes and soft autumn sunshine.
Join our Sun Princess Mediterranean Group Cruise — September 2026 Barcelona to Athens. 14 nights. A beautifully paced journey through some of Europe’s most iconic ports. Still a few cabins remain.
✨ If you’ve been circling the idea of a Mediterranean escape—this is one worth stepping into.
👉 Details here:
🍸 JULY Traveltini and Alternatini cocktails
Some cocktails simply taste like summer.
Bright peach, citrus and cranberry combine into an easy-drinking classic that’s become synonymous with beach vacations, tropical sunsets and carefree afternoons.
Whether enjoyed beside the ocean or on your own backyard patio, it’s a little reminder that holiday season has officially arrived.
Sex on the Beach
Ingredients
• 1½ oz vodka
• ½ oz peach schnapps
• 2 oz orange juice
• 2 oz cranberry juice
• Ice
Directions
Fill a highball glass with ice.
Add vodka and peach schnapps.
Pour in the orange juice, followed by the cranberry juice to create a gentle sunset effect.
Garnish with an orange slice and cherry.
Easy Maple Horchata
A refreshing Canadian twist on the traditional Mexican favourite.
Creamy rice milk, cinnamon and pure maple syrup combine into a cool summer drink that’s rich, comforting and completely alcohol-free.
Ingredients
• 1 cup prepared horchata
• 1 tablespoon pure Canadian maple syrup
• Ice
• Ground cinnamon
• Cinnamon stick (optional)
Serve over plenty of ice and dust lightly with cinnamon.
✨ Featured Offer
Celebrity Cruises Summer Sale
July 9–11 Only
For three days only, Celebrity Cruises is offering exceptional value on select sailings.
Highlights include:
• Reduced deposits
• FREE prepaid gratuities on select itineraries
• Outstanding savings across Europe, Alaska, the Caribbean and beyond.
If you’ve been considering a Celebrity cruise, this is one of the best opportunities of the summer to secure your preferred itinerary before availability begins to disappear.
I’d be delighted to help you compare ships, cabins and promotions to find the sailing that’s right for you.
🌅 Closing Thought
Travel has never been about simply collecting destinations.
It’s about collecting moments.
The unexpected café.
The conversation with a stranger.
The sunrise you’ll remember long after you’ve forgotten what day of the week it was.
Wherever July finds you, I hope it brings sunshine, curiosity and perhaps the beginning of your next great adventure.
🍸☀️
