Has there ever been a more hotly anticipated summer? The chance, at last, to bask in sunnier climes has arrived and, suffice it to say, holiday season 2022 will be a hot one. 

And a very different one, too. Because instead of charging back out there and rehashing the same old tired holiday clichés, savvy travellers have used the pandemic pause to reflect. Indeed, this summer is all about maximising our fun with uplifting, horizon-broadening experiences, so it’s no surprise that nearly two-thirds of holidaymakers say they’re hungrier than ever to try something new this year, according to Booking.com’s 2022 Travel Predictions survey.

Positive drinking is about distilling a measure of balance into our holidays for a more enriching experience / Credit: 123RF

This exciting cultural vibe shift is manifesting itself in several ways. One of which is ‘positive drinking’, a mindset that’s become key to unlocking the enriching travel moments we’re all so desperate for.

What does that mean? It simply means enjoying a better, more balanced drinking experience, while empowering yourself to celebrate moderation to help you get even more from your favourite holiday moments.

Mainly, though, it’s about choosing to squeeze every last drop of fun out of the most high-potential summer we’ve had in years. Here are some ideas to help you make the most of this irresistible opportunity.

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SOAK UP THE MOON-RAYS ON MILOS ISLAND, GREECE

A night-time trip to one of the Aegean's best beaches is about as exhilarating as it gets / Credit: 123RF

Positive drinking can open up a whole world of romantic travel opportunities you’d never even considered. Let’s say night has fallen and you and your beau fancy doing something a little different. Get behind the wheel and whisk your special one out to one of Europe’s near-infinite crop of hidden beaches for a moonlit stroll. For a star-gazing wonder with real promise, head over to Sarakiniko Beach on Milos island. By day, this crystal-blue inlet wows visitors with its archaeological formations which create plesant shallow waters to paddle in. By night, however, the grandeur of the night sky provides a magical backdrop, with nothing but the lapping waves and still-warm sand to keep you company.