Treat. Or retreat.

ESCAPE
East Beach Cafe
What: Stylish new blot on the landscape serves gourmet beach grub.
Why: It’s a real (day)trip.
When: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. & 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: East Beach, Littlehampton, W. Sussex, BN17 5NZ (01903 731903).

READ
JM Shaw’s The Illumination of Merton Browne
What: Novel about a disenchanted boy who questions the meaning of life.
Why: You’re a fellow escapist.
When: Today.
Where: Online at amazon.co.uk.

BUY
1921 Premium Denim
What: Cult Canadian jeans hit UK.
Why: Light summer skinnies stay tight.
When: Now.
Where: Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Rd., SW1X 7XL (020 7730 1234).

EAT
Sir Hans Sloane Chocolates
What: Posh goods with sophisticated fillings.
Why: Impressive offering for any hostess.
When: Before you get as far as Duty Free.
Where: Online at sirhanssloane.com; Selfridges, 400 Oxford St., W1A 2LR (0800 123400).

DELEGATE
Balcombe Street Window Box Company
What: Ready-filled, made-to-order floral/herb window boxes delivered to your door.
Why: Ideal burglar deterrent/thank you present.
When: All year round.
Where: Online at windox-box.co.uk or 020 7723 4496.