Escapism
So remote you can only access it by seaplane or helicopter, the new Berkeley River Lodge on Australia's Kimberley Coast is a set of ocean-view suites on a dune surrounded by lush bush land. Guests can spot dolphins, turtles and manta rays, learn aboriginal mudcrabbing techniques and boat past waterfalls.
• +61 89169 1330, berkeleyriver.com.au, £4,826 for two for four nights, with seaplane transfers
Weird world
Jaws Fest, celebrating the "filming, experiences and memories" from the making of the film, at Martha's Vineyard island (aka Amity Island) takes place 9-12 August, when cast, crew and fans gather to enjoy exhibitions, beach parties and talks by the shark experts and stars, writers and artists behind the films. It's all to raise money for shark conservation.
• jawstribute.com
Travel trash
When it comes to sweltering heat, you can forget trying to look chic in your Hermès silk scarf. The priority is keeping cool, which is why traffic police in India have put in thousands of orders for "neck cooling scarves". The scarf contains crystals that hold water – the water cools skin as it evaporates. It also comes in khaki green, which is so in this season.
• £3.50, bcbin.com
What's new?
Campervans
The world can't have too many campervan hire companies, we say, so here's another. Arun Valley Campers (01798 839106, arunvalleycampers.co.uk, from £275 for an off-peak weekend to £695 for a week in peak season) is based in Amberley, West Sussex, handy for exploring the South Downs, Petworth House and Arundel. There's availability for the rest of the summer.
Tour operator
The Healthy Holidays Company (020-8968 0501, thehealthyholiday company.co.uk), which previously organised several group fitness and yoga retreats each year, has expanded to offer active holidays, from surfing in Portugal and Morocco to Tuscan luxury and family safaris. The new collection is tailor-made for individual trips, including personal trainers and masseurs on request.
Festival
There are still tickets left for one of the most interesting new UK music festivals. Festival No.6 (festival.number6.com, from £129pp weekend ticket) will bring New Order, Primal Scream, Spritualized, Everything Everything, Richard Hawley, King Creosote and more together in the spectacular coastal town of Portmeirion on 14-16 September. Stuart Maconie will host spoken word, comedy and poetry, including a talk by travel writer Jan Morris. There's also a discovery trail through the surrounding Gwyllt woodlands revealing stories and myths originating there. Accommodation is wide ranging, from tipis and pre-erected tents to seaside hotels, cottages and rooms in Castell Deudraeth.
What's on this week
Fairy School Experiences, nationwide
GoSeeDo has two-for-one tickets for Fairy Schools around the country, where children can take part in activities such as dressing up, dancing and attending a fairy tea party.
• goseedo.com, two-for-one offer from £25. Selected weekends throughout the year
eKhaya, South Bank, London
Queen Elizabeth Hall is acting as a home away from home for the South African delegation, with musical performances, a fashion show, exhibitions and food. There's dancing all week.
• southbank centre.co.uk. Open until 12 August. Performances daily at noon, 2.30pm and 4.30pm
Model Me!, Nottingham
Inspired by its current exhibition of Francis Upritchard sculptures, Nottingham Contemporary is giving visitors the chance to make quirky figurines of themselves, and then capture an image of themselves with their mini-me in a photo booth.
• Weekday Cross, nottingham contemporary.org, free. Running until 2 September, every Tuesday-Sunday and bank holiday Monday, 11am-3pm
Where's hot now? Bari, Italy: 31C
The capital of Puglia is one of the most affluent in southern Italy; home to designer shops, traditional seafood and a chic medieval quarter. And if you're in need of a little seclusion, the region's 800km coastline is the longest in Italy – that's a lot of beach.
• Return flights from Gatwick with easyJet (easyjet.co.uk) from £100 this month
