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From Europe's smallest castle to a fortress built into a cliff, these unique castles all break the mold.

Along with sunscreen, flip flops, your favourite sunnies and a good book, swimming shorts are essential if you’re heading off for a beachy break this summer. Whether you’ll be lounging by the pool, snorkelling in crystal clear waters, getting active with adventurous water sports – or all of the above – you’ll need beachwear that suits your vacation mode and your personal style. From stripy shorts to sleek trunks, here are four major men’s swim trends to try this holiday season… 1. Sporty stripes Buffalo Swimming Shorts, £38, Freemans Go retro with classic side stripes and bright colour blocking, paying homage to Seventies and Eighties styles. Nail the athletic aesthetic with swim shorts in bold hues and flashes of neon. Regatta Men’s Benicio Swim Shorts Rocco Red Navy, £19.95 (were £40) Nike Colourblock 5 Volley Swim Shorts, £38, Jacamo 2. Surfer shorts Tap into surfer style with relaxed-fit board shorts in snazzy prints. Think Hawaiian florals, aquatic motifs and sunset shades. FatFace X Marine Conservation Society Coral Swim Shorts, £36 Animal Deep Dive Mens Printed Boardshorts, £35 George at Asda Orange Palm Tree Swim Shorts, £8 3. Geometric prints The coolest way to do nautical style is with subtle geometric prints. A pair of blue and white shorts are on trend now – and will last you for many a summer to come. Ted Baker Popov Dark Blue Geometric Swim Shorts, £60 Threadbare Men’s Navy Geometric Print Swim Shorts, £20 4. Bold briefs Make a summer style statement in a pair of bright briefs. Whether you’re doing laps in the pool or want to minimise tan lines, these swimmers are sleek and chic. Speedo Men’s 7cm Logo Brief Blue/Lilac, £17.15 (were £24.50)

When you want to perfect your picnic prowess, there’s a fine line between packing too much – and falling short because you’ve forgotten something vital. After all, an outdoor feast requires a few little extras to make it a joyous occasion… as much as we love the idea of being spontaneous, unfurling a blanket and hoping for the best! Here’s what’s top of our picnic packing list… 1. Thermal Travel Mugs, £28 each, Neonimo With a cute cassette print and retro feel, nothing beats a fancy flask for hot and cold drinks on the move. 2. Raffia Placemats in Pink or Sage, £21 for pack of two, Talking Tables When you want to mix it up a bit and bring a boho vibe to picnics in the park and music festivals, these trendy raffia placemats are sassy and stylish. 3. Wicker Picnic Basket with Red and White Gingham, £45, Maison Cherie Think shady olive grove, cheese, baguette, bottle of red… and this classic basket with red gingham topper perfectly completing the scene. Also features an insulated cooler and inner pocket for bamboo cutlery. 4. Waterproof Paisley Outdoor Rug, currently £15 (was £40), other items from a selection, Talking Tables Even when there’s been a long, dry spell, morning dew and dirt can put a damp squib on your al fresco spread. This pretty paisley pattern is waterproof and lightweight. 5. Folksy Teal Bee Deckchair, £149.99, Perkins & Morley For some, sitting on the ground for long periods isn’t a comfy option. With its colourful canvas sling, this bright deckchair will look fab in a sun room or on the patio when picnic season is over. Folds flat when not in use. 6. Sophie Allport Cocktails Melamine Plates, from £10.50; Beaker, £7.50, and Cocktails Picnic Blanket, £48, other items from a selection, Sophie Allport If ready-made cocktails are on the cards, these funky plates and picnic blanket with their whimsical illustrations will work a treat. 7. Multicolour Classic Bell Tent in Harlequin, from £239, Boutique Camping Sunshine or showers, this safari style tent sets the scene for sundowners, summer socials and glamping inspired get-togethers. Features include zippable windows, detachable groundsheet and space to shade your cooler box. 8. Strawberries Picnic Bag, £47.50, other items from a selection, Sophie Allport The quintessential summertime fruit, a picnic wouldn’t be a picnic without a punnet of strawbs… and this snazzy 22-litre cooler bag will keep the cream chilled in style. 9. Marks & Spencer Set of 4 Summer Fruits Picnic Side Plates, £12; Set of 4 Summer Fruits Picnic Dinner Plates, £15, and Set of 4 Summer Fruits Picnic Highballs, £15, other items from a selection, Marks & Spencer Even a picnic pallet or trestle table loves a tablescape, especially when you blend citrus brights and colour clash with fun extras such as mismatched candle holders, and wild flowers spilling from an eye-catching vase or jam jar. 10. ProCook Picnic Basket – 2 Person, £49.99, ProCook Romantic rendezvous or coastal inspired field trip, this wicker hamper with a nautical striped interior contains two of everything: stainless steel forks, knives and spoons, plus plates, wine glasses and corkscrew. Cheers! Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live These are the female players who paved the way for the Lionesses Karen Carney: It’s amazing we’re all talking about the Women’s World Cup Nearly half of women feel ‘too unfit’ to enjoy exercise this summer – how to overcome fitness fear

Sometimes musicians reach for inspiration from their bookshelves. Here are 20 bands named after classic literature.

In the coming decades, five princesses are expected to ascend the thrones of Belgium, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, and Sweden.

These three MLB contenders could add Shohei Ohtani to their roster and they'd still be short of having a World Series-caliber roster.How much of a difference can Shohei Ohtani make for one team? The two-way star is once again the subject of trade speculation. He could single-handedly help p...

Five monster trade packages to make the Juan Soto rumors come true.We’ve been here before. It was only about 365 days ago when Juan Soto rumors were headlining the trade deadline chatter. Unlike his MLB colleague Shohei Ohtani who stayed put with the Los Angeles Angels last year, Soto was ...

From a portable litter box to a calming plush toy, the best pet travel accessories take the stress out of planning trips with dogs and cats.

Trillions of neutrinos zoom through you every second. Here's what you should know what these mysterious, nearly mass-less subatomic particles.

Whether you think of watermelon as a fruit or a vegetable, you’re correct. Discover more fun facts about watermelons here.

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