Discover the story behind Ernest Hemingway’s famous Death in the Afternoon cocktail, complete with recipe, literary history, tasting notes, and travel inspiration from Traveltinis.
Here is where you will find the cocktails that we have curated from our travels. These drinks were sometimes original recipes created by mixologists at Hotels, Resorts, Cruise Ships.
Sometimes they are just an old favourite that has become the speciality of the house.
You will find more detailed information about the location where we enjoyed these fine libations.
Wanderlust
✈️ August Newsletter
August has always been my favourite month.
Perhaps it’s because I grew up in the Okanagan, where August seemed to stretch on forever.
It was a season of teenagers – “hanging out” at the beach, warm evenings around campfires, or sweaty summer dances, and long, carefree days.
At Kalamalka or Okanagan Lake — the water finally surrendered to weeks of sunshine and became as inviting as a warm embrace.
By August, the orchards were overflowing with abundance. The last cherries gave way to fragrant peaches, sun-ripened apricots, juicy plums, raspberries, nectarines, and other stone fruits, while the first grapes, apples, and pears hinted at the even bigger harvest still to come. The air hummed with bees drifting lazily from blossom to blossom, white clouds wandered across impossibly blue skies, and after dark the Milky Way spilled across the heavens highlighted by the Perseid meteor shower stitching fleeting ribbons of light through the night.
Even now, August carries that same feeling for me—a season of possibility. A gentle reminder to slow down, savour the moment, and dream about where life’s next journey might lead.
As many travellers enjoy this summer’s holidays, seasoned explorers know that now is also the perfect time to begin planning next year’s adventures.
In this month’s newsletter, we’ll wander through the sun-drenched Mediterranean, admire Japan’s spectacular spring blossoms, celebrate Canada’s magnificent coastlines, and raise a glass to summer with a special Traveltini.
Wherever your travel dreams may take you, I’d be delighted to help you turn them into unforgettable memories.
Hugo Spritz
Fresh, floral and delightfully sparkling, the Hugo Spritz brings together Prosecco, elderflower, mint and lime in a cocktail inspired by the sunlit terraces and alpine beauty of northern Italy.
French Martini
Discover the elegant French Martini with its silky blend of vodka, Chambord and pineapple juice. A classic cocktail inspired by the romance of Paris, complete with recipe, story and Traveltini travel inspiration.
The Canadian Caesar
The Canadian Caesar—bold, briny and garnished with enough greenery to qualify as a small garden.
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.
Journey Through Andalucía
Have you ever dreamed of wandering through the fragrant gardens of the Alhambra, sharing tapas in Seville, sipping authentic sherry in Jerez, or watching the sun set over the Mediterranean… but wished you had someone to travel with?
Just You Holidays has created the perfect answer.
✨ Journey Through Andalucía is an escorted holiday designed exclusively for solo travellers. You’ll enjoy the company of like-minded people while still having your own private room—without paying a single supplement.
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.