Something for the weekend: Holiday towels

Nicking a towel from the hotel bathroom or grabbing one from your airing cupboard just isn't classy. But buying a dedicated beach towel ahead of your break indicates joyful holiday intent. A striped version from John Lewis immediately says summer holiday, while a monogrammed Louis Vuitton number is pure seven-star luxury. If you can afford it, why not? It will last longer than the holiday glow. From left: Zebra print £11 by House of Fraser . Polka dot £12 by Next . Black and multi-coloured design £139, by Missoni at Harrods . Rectangle pattern £18 by John Lewis . Monogram towel £370 by Louis Vuitton .