Leader of the PACK

'A cream linen suit looks fresh and feels cool. Very English abroad. It doesn't matter if it's creased - hang it over the shower and wrinkles drop out. Travel wash sachets mean you don't have to stick to dark colours, in the heat wet clothes drip dry'

Amanda's own cream linen suit from a selection by Nicole Farhi, available from March. Enq: 0171 235 0877. Straw hat, pounds 70, from Fred Bare. Enq: 0171 739 4612.

'Tropical climates can get cool in the evening, especially in air- conditioned hotels and restaurants. I always take a lightweight jacket, cardigan or waistcoat'

'Khaki shorts and a big shirt look great, whether you're in an African jungle or Antiguan beach bar. A shirt covers you up for lunch at a beach bar or sightseeing in town. And you can dress it up with jewellery. I've picked up lots of locally made beads from trips abroad'

'A swimming costume that doubles as a body and a sarong that can be tied in all sorts of ways - as a skirt, a scarf, even as baggy shorts. I like black, beige and cream'

Above: shorts, pounds 20; shirt, pounds 39; and body, pounds 24, all from Racing Green. Enq: 0345 331 177. Beads, pounds 2.50, from Neal Street East. Enq: 0171 240 0135. Boots, pounds 120, by Timberland. Rucksack, pounds 35, from Muji. Enq: 0171 494 1197.

Above right: pants, approx pounds 25 by Adini. Enq: 0171 631 1616. Cardigan, pounds 27.50, from Freemans. Enq: 0800 900 200. Waistcoat, pounds 22.99, from Richards. Enq: 0181 910 1208. Plimsolls, pounds 1.99, at Shoe Express branches. Enq: 0800 600900.

Right: swimsuit, pounds 16.99, from Next Directory, style number M76263, and Next branches. Enq: 0345 100500. Sarong, pounds 55, by Aquasuit. Enq: 0171 436 5864.

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