Five things to do in London, Edinburgh the Cotswolds and more this week:

 With thanks to Country and Townhouse:

 

 

	CULTURE    FOOD & DRINK    TRAVEL    STYLE    INTERIORS    PROPERTY

 

	Summer holidays and heat should go together like love and marriage, not this year however. It struck me as I was cycling around the small island of Spetses in Greece (so wonderful) with my children last week that while I was relishing the beauty of the views over a sparkling sea, I was also weaving my way through an arid tinderbox landscape. I couldn't shake off the thought of ‘what if…’ and how easily a fire could sweep through and destroy everything. Our world is so very beautiful, and so very fragile. We want to see it, discover it and show our children its bounties. We can only do this if we let go of the matches and stop setting it on fire.  On a more positive note, C&TH is now on TikTok - you can follow us here. Photo: 'Grandiflora Rose' wallpaper design by Designers Guild

 

 

	WHAT’S EXCITING ME THIS WEEK
	CHIC DRINKING How many times have I held up a hotel bar, let me count the ways. I’m a sucker for glossy, glitzy rendez-vous spots and a chilled glass of champagne and luckily London has the very best in the world. Check out our guide.

 

ARTS IN EDINBURGH The Fringe is back after a two-year hiatus. Head by train to the Scottish capital and relieve any stress by having some seriously good belly laughs. Here are our recommended shows to catch.

 

COOKING LIKE AN ITALIAN Sicily is one of my favourite places to eat. Its produce is second to none and spending time in the market is the best way to see it, smell it, buy it – then cook it. Failing that, try your hand at one of Giovann Attard’s Sicilian-inspired summer recipes – and all will be well with the world.

 

	FIVE THINGS YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS
	The latest snazzy members’ club and hotel to hit London is The Other House in Kensington – we had a sneak peek.

 

	Climb above the clouds for a one-off Ibiza Summer Party at the Sky Garden, and boogie into the wee hours to Balearic beats.
	Head to Somerset House's courtyard this August to experience its pop-up festival-style wonderland, This Bright Land.

 

	Learn how to make your own terrarium at Alex Damar's horticultural pop-up in Shoreditch, running in collaboration with UK-based charity, Freedom From Torture.
	Not got plans for the August Bank Holiday? There are still tickets for The Big Feastival, the ultimate foodie festival which takes place on Alex James' Cotswolds farm.

 

	WHAT'S TRENDING ON C&TH
	The five restaurants you must visit this August, according to Gourmet Guy	Charlotte Rickards falls for buzzy Cotswolds hotel The Fox at Oddington

 

	Considering a new hair look? Tap into TikTok’s wolf cut trend	The Maldives isn’t just for honeymoons – here are its best family-friendly resorts

 

	Win a Four Night Stay for Two People at Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort, St Lucia Set sail to Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort, a luxury Caribbean resort on the north-west coast of St Lucia, which is offering one lucky entrant the chance to win a four night stay for two people on a B&B basis.

 

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