SUMMER ESCAPES

With holiday season upon us, our editors reveal what's hot- and what's cool

- REPORT: PENNY WALKER REPORT: MIRANDA THOMPSON REPORT: KATIE BOWMAN. PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES; HARRIET ADAM

With July on the horizon, thoughts are well and truly on the summer holidays.

In our most recent travel special, we explored a variety of amazing locations across the UK that are just waiting to be explored (if you missed it, check it out online). This time, we're gazing beyond our borders to see where this year’s trends will take us.

OLDIES BUT GOODIES

When it comes to holidays, Brits can be creatures of habit. Come summer, we flood the Continent in our millions, with France, Portugal, Italy and Greece all featuring in our top five international destinations.