Think of the sublime summer we have had, watching sportsmen and women compete.

BBC: A Point Of View: And prizes for all

For the adventurous, Pinot Gris and Viognier provide sublime summer drinking.

WSJ: Midsummer Night's Tipple: Gew��rztraminer to Riesling

While the summer is the obvious time to head to the beach, there is something sublime about the crisp sea air on a spring or autumn day when the sands are empty save for the occasional dog walker and jogger.

BBC: Visiting the Hamptons off season