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Sweet scents of summer: Five fresh fragrances for 2026
Our selection of the most delicious fragrances to take you from the beach to an alfresco dinner.
Summer playlist: Celebrate the summer with these 40 scorching songs
From an instant classic by the queen of pop to a sunny anthem by Portuguese Eurovision stars, here are the tracks to cue up when heading to the beach or hosting a garden party.
A shore thing: Konfekt’s summer issue is an ode to sun, sand and sea
Are you leafing through the new Konfekt yet? The summer issue is packed full of roadtrips, holiday style and inspiring beach reads for a sun-soaked season. Enjoy
Estonia’s “summer capital” is the coolest European beach escape you’ve never heard of
As southern Europe sizzles under record-breaking temperatures, travellers are steering north. Estonia’s seaside gem, Pärnu, offers golden sands, a rich spa culture and stylish charm – without the crowds or scorching heat.
In Italy the real dolce vita experience is at the village ‘sagra’
At this time of year the streets of Peschiera del Garda are clogged with traffic as holidaymakers descend on the lakeside town. Alongside the Italians flocking to second homes and annual rentals, many of…
Summer in Dubai isn’t for everyone – but that’s the beauty of it
Forget the rush and the reservations – summer brings space, stillness and unexpected serenity to the Gulf’s most dynamic city.
From accessories to adventures, 21 ways to instantly elevate your summer
As the temperature creeps up, the heat is on to make the most of your time off, soak up some sun and uncover a little inspiration.
Editor’s letter: Time for change
Monocle’s editor in chief throws down the challenge: make this the month you step out there and do something differently.
Summer’s soundtrack
Monocle’s senior culture correspondent has fashioned the ultimate holiday playlist full of fresh releases and timeless classics.
Now hear this
The sounds of summer are upon us, so this issue we focus on the best ways to listen to music anywhere – but especially outdoors.
