Staying In

Eat These Hydrating Foods

Melting? Swerve cooking in the oven and prioritise hydrating, fresh foods instead. During a heatwave, your body must work harder to regulate temperature so heavy meals and dehydrating drinks hit harder than usual, private chef Barry D’Arcy (founder of Ocean Earth Chefs) tells us. ‘A lot of people mistake sluggishness or headaches as purely heat-related when, in reality, what they are eating and drinking throughout the day is playing a major role as well.’ He adds, ‘you generally feel better eating foods that feel lighter and fresher rather than overly rich or dense. People also forget that the body naturally loses around 300 to 500ml of water vapour a day through breathing alone, before you even factor in sweating during hot weather.’ Some of the most hydrating foods out there are cucumber, tomatoes, watermelon, courgettes, celery and mushrooms.

Going Out

Watch The Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic

Tennis season is well and truly upon us – but before you get excited for Wimbledon, set your sights instead on The Hurlingham Club, which is set to host the Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic for its 32nd edition. And there’s a serious lineup of tennis stars returning to the club’s courts: alongside British No. 1 Cameron Norrie and three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka, the bill includes the likes of Casper Ruud, Flavio Cobolli, Karen Khachanov and Luciano Darderi. While the players will be drumming up plenty of excitement, off the court visitors can also enjoy fine dining experiences (with a menu curated by Michelin-starred chef Paul Ainsworth), champagne receptions and even intimate Q&A sessions with event athletes. 23-27 June, tickets available now. giorgioarmanitennisclassic.com 

Property Of The Day

Jane Austen’s favourite brother Henry lived at 24 Upper Berkeley Street in Marylebone from 1801 to 1804 – with the plaque out front commemorating its connection to the Austen family. A familiar address for fans of Sense & Sensibility, it’s said that Jane’s visits to the street inspired the novel’s setting. Now transformed into a short-let residence, this is the perfect base to explore Austen’s favourite London haunts.

Available to rent for £28,000 per week, sothebysrealty.co.uk

Little Luxury

Rosé season has well and truly arrived, and this summer we’ll be sipping Madame ‘B’: the new launch from Damien Hirst and Château La Coste. Produced entirely from estate-grown biodynamic fruit at Château La Coste in Provence, the wine is certified organic, with a flavour profile of citrus, wild strawberry and cherry. £28.99, chateau-la-coste.com

Competition Time

Win a wellness morning at Studio 281 in Bedford, including three 30-minute private workout classes (including yoga, mat pilates, red light mat pilates, reformer pilates, hot sculpt, ride, strength or HYROX training), a talk and Q&A with founder Georgia Testa, and refreshments to keep the group fuelled. 

Psssst…

The England team will take on Ghana in their second game of the World Cup tonight, but how do the players stay on top of their game during the tournament? One way is by donning Whoop bands: screen-free trackers which FIFA has approved to be worn during matches. With their strong focus on recovery, the wearables will prove particularly helpful considering the hot temperatures in North America right now, with boss Thomas Tuchel noting that acclimatising to the heat and humidity will be one of the biggest challenges for players.

Whatever You Do, Don’t

Place a fan by an open window during the hottest part of the day – this can actually pull warm air inside. Instead, use fans in the evening to circulate cooler air. Find more tips on keeping your house cool and sleeping better in a heatwave here.

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