Between October’s colour and December’s sparkle lies a welcome pause—a chance to recover our balance, reconnect with people we cherish and rediscover the pleasure of looking forward.
Traveltinis
🍂 THE TRAVELTINI — OCTOBER 2026
October invites us to slow down, look around, and give thanks — not only for where we are, but for the extraordinary places we have been fortunate enough to experience.
In this month’s Traveltini, I explore how travel deepens our sense of gratitude, along with three wonderful destinations that truly shine in October: Québec, northern Japan, and Portugal’s Douro Valley.
🍸 SEPTEMBER TRAVELTINI
September: A Season of New Beginnings September has always felt like a second New Year to me. Remember those childhood days of heading back to …
Croatia: The Dalmatian Spritz
Your European cruise is over—but must your holiday be? Add four delicious days in Croatia for ancient Split, Adriatic islands, long lunches and a distinctly Croatian Maraschino cocktail.
Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok may move at full speed, but Thai culture also makes room for ease.
Amsterdam
There are cities you visit… and there are cities that quietly reshape the way you look at the world.
Amsterdam belongs firmly in the second category.
Easy Maple Horchata
Horchata has refreshed travellers for centuries. Believed to have originated in North Africa before becoming beloved throughout Spain and Mexico, it has long been the companion of warm afternoons, bustling markets, shaded plazas, and conversations that linger well into the evening.
This Traveltinis version takes that timeless favourite on a little Canadian detour.
July 2026 Newsletter
July has a way of reminding us that life is meant to be lived outdoors and beyond the familiar. Long, golden evenings invite unhurried conversations, mountain trails beckon beneath clear blue skies, and distant shores seem just a little closer than they did yesterday.
Aperol Spritz
The Aperol Spritz is not a cocktail that shouts.
It glows.
Whistler Traveltini
A vibrant alpine-blue martini inspired by Whistler’s glacier skies. A Sapphire Martini with a bright lemon twist — clean, crisp, and après-ski perfect.