Wall’s brings you some irresistible Cornetto ice creams with their Love Potion range, including exotic flavours such as chocolate with a rum flavoured twist and choc nut with a pistachio kiss.

A visor is an essential summer accessory for glaringly bright days, and you’d be hard pressed to find a funkier one than this visor from AYOR.

Since opening their doors in 1908, the Cap Ferrat in the South of France has been the coveted get away for aristocrats and the international elite. Today, it’s the ultimate discrete summer resort that’s practically on our doorstep.

Located at Number One on the prestigious Place Vendôme, the Hotel de Vendôme is a discreet and real jewel of a palace. Spend your summer days in Paris surrounded by opulence in this marvellous hotel.

Apple’s sensational iPod now comes in a miniature size. The iPod Mini can hold up to 1,000 songs – amazing considering it weighs 112 grams - and is available in silver, gold, green, pink or blue. The perfect companion for your outdoor adventures this summer.

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Draw attention at the beach, park or even backyard with these fantastic beachtowels from John Lewis.

Sit pretty this summer in these candy coloured Fiesta chairs from John Lewis.

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Prove your skills as a supreme chef with this Outback Omega 101 barbeque from John Lewis. Perfect for outdoor meals like sausages and steaks.

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Perfect for lazy days in the sunshine, these body conforming Beanbags from John Lewis are a must have this summer.

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Smaller than a credit card, this tiny, slick-looking camera is perfect for capturing any summer moments. It even works as a webcam and can be used for video conferencing!

Give Nemo a run for his money. Surf the waves, plunge to dazzling depths, make like a fish, or just simply have the work done for you whilst in a swimming pool. This underwater scooter boasts speed of up to 2.5mph, and will work to a depth of 100ft.

Mont Gras was deemed the Chilean Winery of the Year in 2002, and for good reason. Their Chardonnay is fantastic, and the perfect tipple for a warm summer’s evening. Enjoy a bottle – you know you want to!

Cocktails are a sure fire way to break the ice at parties – or crush the ice, what ever the case may be! This professional cocktail blender from Morphy Richards is perfect for making cocktails like Mai Tai, Blue Sky or – especially for summer - Sunburn.

Voted ‘Best Private Island Resort’ by World Travel Awards, Palm Island is one of the 32 Geraldine islands off St Vincent, and offers the ultimate retreat from today’s hustle and bustle. This exclusive resort boasts views of white sand beaches and the tranquil Caribbean sea, as well as an alfresco restaurant and organised tours through the Palm Island Nature Reserve. Pure paradise.

Solidarnosc XS is the world’s first 1.5 litre magnum distilled with the vodka connoisseur in mind. Set to become the Cristal of the vodka world, Solid XS will impress you and your friends alike when entertaining this summer.

From Gilera, the new Nexus 500cc was designed with one object in mind: to produce the sportiest, most powerful scooter ever. The Nexus combines motorcycle-style features with the comfort, practicality and ease of use associated with a scooter and is definitely the coolest way to travel this summer.

From Piaggio – the new Liberty. Available in 50cc and 125cc engine sizes in either sparkling Excalibur Silver or vibrant Imperial Blue, the Liberty is stamped with Italian style. A sleek, retro-style with chrome trims, large mirrors and a seat big enough for two, travelling around town will no longer be a chore.

The X Trainer from ROOS is reminiscent of classic US street basketball wear. The eye-catching sky blue and white, high top design with contrasting black velcro strap and zipped ROOS pocket makes this trainer a funky, unique addition to any wardrobe.

The Blenheim Palace Music Festival is a great way to spend a balmy summer evening. Across four separate concerts from July the 1^st to the 4^th, Jamie Cullum, Katie Melus, Van Morrison, the London Symphony Orchestra and others will perform in the opulent surroundings of The Great Court.

A smooth and delicate rose petal pink wine, Ruinart Rosé NV is the perfect companion for any summer occasion – from relaxing on a rug in the park, or beachside soirees.

A bright, white smile stands out brilliantly against a strong tan – and for that dazzling smile, Macleans have created Pristine Whitening toothpaste. This purifying paste will help restore natural whiteness by gently removing residual.

The Ocean Eden Room is massive inflatable room made from heavy-duty white and clear plastic that’s got enough space for four adults to chill out in comfort. At six feet in diameter, and resembling an igloo made from inflatable cushions, it’s like nothing your friends have ever seen before!

Imagine the scene – your afternoon BBQ went down a treat, and your friends are taking in a glorious evening outside -but things are getting a bit chilly. You need this Fire Basket from Ocean, a reinforced stainless steel chamber that will warm up any backyard setting.

Vale do Lobo is the largest luxury resort in Portugal – located in the heart of the Algrave, it offers luxurious villas, rolling golf courses nestled amongst pine forests and 2km of pristine beaches, as well as fine shopping, excellent restaurants, and a variety of sporting activities. A fantastic summer retreat.

Ideal for outdoor trips, the QVC Mini Fridge / Warmer plugs straight into your car and can either cool to 15c degrees below or heat up to 65c, with enough space for beers, mini champagne bottles or chocolate treats.

T in the Park, one of the most important summer music events, kicks off on 10^th of July for a two day extravaganza, featuring David Bowie, Scissor Sisters, Goldfrapp and Pink, among others. As per previous T in the Parks, punters are encouraged to set up camp for the duration – creating a Woodstock feel for this sell-out event.

If you want the ‘beach bum’ blonde look, forget the bleaching! All you’ve got to do is chill out on the beach and soak up those rays with Fudge Beach Bum Blonding Crème on your hair. It’s the best way to keep hair blonde and the tan fresh as its heat and sun activated.

Warm summer nights partying are the best opportunity to let your hair down – or spike up, as the case may be! Ice Spiker Distortion is a unique gum-like formula that contains a nylon additive to allow amazing flexibility so you can tweak, bend and twist the hair.

Matis offers a range of grooming treatments for men, from a one-hour facial to a thirty-minute eye print mask or anti stress salt scrub, at Elite Hotels. A great, relaxing way to start a summer’s day, with the added bonus of your skin looking fabulous in the sunshine.

Obtaining a fake tan has never been easier or safer! Sun FX gives a natural looking, long lasting, safe tan in just 5 – 10 minutes. No need to worry about streaking or ugly brown patches, as a therapist carries out this spray treatment to ensure perfect and controlled even coverage.

What better summer combination is there than the beach and football? The UK leg of the European Pro Beach Soccer League’s annual tournament kicks off in Brighton on the 31^st of July, and runs until the 1^st of August.

More than four out of every five Australians live by the sea, and so understandably they know a thing or two about preparing some of the most fantastic seafood dishes – ranging from the light and simple to the slightly more challenging.

Nokia has created the ultimate outdoor handset with their 5140 – not only has this mobile have all the standard features like built a in camera for MMS messaging, but there is also a built in compass (with flashlight to help you find your way in the dark), FM radio and a fitness coach feature that uses training regimens based on professionally recommended training principles. All in a durable dust, bump and splash resistant housing.

The first flip phone from Nokia certainly is a fashionable little number. The interchangeable textile covers on the 7200 coordinate with wrist straps and matching pouches, so your phone can accessorise any summer outfit. Also offers an integrated camera, colour screen and FM radio.

If you enjoy listening to your radio outside but find that it gets a bit of a bashing by being knocked around or damaged by rain and water, then Roberts Radio’s water resistant Poolside radio is for you. Its nautical look is ideal for tuning in by the pool or relaxing on a boat during summer.

Make your garden the ultimate hot spot for summer this year with an inflatable pool from AGP Direct. These pools range in size from 12ft to 24ft and are quick and easy to install - only taking 20 minutes and the use of a screwdriver. So make like Hugh Heffner this summer and throw a pool party!

For summer days out in big cities you’re not familiar with, like London, Birmingham, Manchester or Leeds – why not carry around a mini A-Z in a monogrammed leather case? Essential for weekend road trips.

This portable, splash proof radio from Tivoli is a way fantastic to bring your music to any outdoor activity – from relaxing in the park, to sunbathing on the beach. It’s available in eight colours and can even be hooked up to your iPod, MP3 player or any other portable device.

What could be better than relaxing after a hard days work, watching the sunset over London’s great skyline? Doing all of the above with a mojito in had! Experience the best of London this summer on the balcony at the landmark Oxo tower. The bar team will be mixing up a range of mojitos – the traditional Cuban summer drink with a modern twist.

Relax in the portable chair hammock from Pedlars – perfect for whiling away a summer afternoon.

These Venetian Picnic Glasses from Pedlars will definitely add that extra touch to any picnic. Crack open the bubbly in style!

Inject some fun into holidaying with this beautiful, classic game. The Wrapgammon set wraps away neatly, making it the perfect holiday companion.

The best summer accessory you could ever hope for is a killer set of abs. Home Fitness Direct’s Ab-former is an ideal way to achieve this though simple crunch exercises that keep you in shape, and improve general fitness.

With all the sun bathing and picnics during the summer time, you definitely need a good beach towel – and look no further than these fantastic towels from the White Company.

Guildford comes alive for GuilFest 2004 at Stoke Park this year, featuring acts such as Blondie, UB40, Simple Minds, Katie Melua for a three day camping festival from the 16^th of July until the 18^th. 37,000 people attended last year to enjoy the music in the surrounds of on site camping, a craft village, and beer tent.

You can’t survive the bright summer days without a good pair of shades, so check out these awesome SAMA sunglasses. Favoured by celebrities such as Catherine Zeta Jones, Brad Pitt and Billy Zane.

Johnny Vaughan hosts Capital FM’s annual Party in the Park at London’s Hyde Park on the 11^th of July, with performances from Avril Lavigne, Nelly Furtado and Will Young, among others – all in the name of charity. A brilliant way to spend a summer’s day in London.

Function meets fashion with the BLOCKHEAD sun care range – the products provide hard wearing, hard working UV protection together with advanced skin care for maximum sun and derma protection of all skin types in portable, eye catching packs.

Kiss goodbye to that streaky self-tan and get that flawless, natural, all over glow in an instant with Californian Summer Self Tan Flannels. Quick and easy to use, with no-mess and no-fuss, each individual sachet provides a super soft tanning flannel, large enough to cover both face and body in one application.

It’s not summer without swimming, so look your best when taking a dip at the pool or beach with Versace’s fantastic swimwear range.