Yes, summer is the best time of year – and here's how to make it last

Fun fitness activitiesLonger days and better weather make fitness feel like fun rather than something to tick off your to-do list. There’s also solid evidence to show our physical activity levels increase over the summer and decrease in winter. More exercise – even gentle activities like walking – getting more sleep and eating less ultra-processed food can all help you to feel better year-round. While the sunshine does make everything feel better and brighter, it’s what you do with that weather that counts. And there’s always next summer to start planning…AdRead moreWhere the olive team are booking their summer holidays this yearHealthy summer recipesBest European vineyards to visit and stay8 lesser-known Italian islands worth visitingBest French food tripsBest Spanish food trips