S O S : S W I M - W H E R E ?

Normally you want water in the equation when wearing a bikini, that’s what they were invented for after all. You want the right type of water though. Oceanic, with a warm tropical swell, ordinarily suits.

Ursula Andress rolling about with Sean Connery on a Liverpudlian pavement, in the rain, doesn’t quite have the same effect. Once you’ve mentally planned your aquatic haven, you’ll need to plan your bathing attire. Here’s a little help.

Splash Print Bikini - by Chloe - £85.20 (RRP £142.00)

Dunes Bandeau Bikini - in three colours - by Princesse Tam Tam - €88.00 (RRP €110.00) - that's about £75.89-ish

Mikado Flame Samba Bikini

- by Seafolly - £65.50 (get £5 OFF your first purchase at Tucano Beach)

Striped Rio Bikini - by Jenna de Rosnay - £80.00 (get £5 OFF your first purchase at Tucano Beach)

Marianne Swimsuit - in black or blue stripes - by Myla - £95.00 (RRP £115.00)

Bliss Swimsuit - by Princesse Tam Tam - £56.00 (RRP £81.00)

Dots and Stripes Bikini - in various designs, styles and colours - by Oli - £6.00