In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, many of us have had to get pretty creative when it comes to recreating anything close to a 'normal' summer.
Yes, as social distancing has rendered many of our usual hobbies and leisure activities impossible, we've resorted to hosting drinks 'meet-ups' over Zoom, and those of us who are fortunate enough to have a garden have been spending time revamping the outdoor space in a bid to make it appealing enough to host our summer holidays.
Though some flights to European destinations are beginning to open up from the United Kingdom, it seems likely that many of us will be taking a staycation this year, in lieu of any plans to travel abroad.

And if you're trying to plan your very own holiday-from-home this summer, then the news that Lidl is launching a remarkably affordable four-person inflatable hot tub will surely be welcome.
An official product description of the hot tub on the Lidl website reads, "Let off steam this summer with this inflatable whirlpool hot tub featuring 118 dynamic air jets which massage your body and create bubbles".
The 700L tub has room enough for four people and comes with a filter cartridge, drain hose adapter, combination lock and zip cover. The 1,500W heating power allows for a maximum temperature of 42ºC. The hot tub has a two-year warranty.

Best of all, the Lidl hot tub comes with a bargain price tag of £299 (roughly $370), so it's a super-affordable way to add a touch of luxury to your back yard this summer.
So while travelling abroad may or may not be on the cards this year, with accessories like the Lidl hot tub to keep you company, there's still plenty of opportunity to kick back and relax with an optional glass of bubbly.