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August is a time for everyone to slow down a little, re-charge, and spend some time with family and friends enjoying the sun, the sea and little bit of party spirit.

Nothing gets the party going quite like a cocktail, whether you’re sipping them by pool, as the sun sets and you’re getting ready for dinner – aperitivo style, or late into the night to keep the party going. We have some great cocktail recipes that will be the life of any party.

But summer doesn’t have to be all parties and spend, spend, spend. We are blessed to live on an island where there are plenty of ways to while away the evening without breaking the bank.

August means lots of people are taking holidays, some of which are away from our shores. If you’re planning a trip why not have a look at Marc Casolani’s review of Kings Canyon in Australia. If you want to stay closer to home, while also escaping the torturous temperatures of mid-summer, then check out Dyrhólaey, in Iceland. Mandy Farrugia’s got the scoop.