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The Irish Sun
10-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
Brit couple left fuming after sunlounger warning on holiday – despite 6am hoggers being ignored
A BRITISH couple have been left furious at their hotel's 'unfair' sunlounger rules - after being told off for being away for half an hour. Jo and Martin were left shocked after they left their sunlounger for 30 minutes at their 3 A British couple have been left furious at their hotel's 'unfair' sunbed rules after they were left a 'warning card' Credit: Jam Press 3 The couple had only left their loungers for 30minutes when they received the warning, despite other loungers being left for hours Credit: Jam Press Whilst staying at the four-star, £140-a-night H10 Salauris Palace in the resort town of Salou near Jo said: "When you leave your sunbed for 30 minutes, yet others leave theirs for two plus hours and nothing gets done to them. "Two-tier sunbed policing at the H10 Salauris Palace, Salou." A clip of the event, shared by the couple on TikTok, quickly went viral, wracking up over 235,000 views according to What's The Jam. Read more on cheap holidays One user commented on the video: "Thirty minutes? Hardly time to go for lunch before you need to come back." Another added: "At least somewhere with rules with sunbeds though, but probably should be after one hour." "I would place it on someone else's," another user then joked. The couple, who had travelled from Belfast, also shared a video of the hotel's sunbeds appearing to be fully 'reserved' in the morning. Most read in News Travel Jo added: "Unless you get down to the pool at 6am, you won't get a good location for your lounger." Someone then commented on the video: "We are in a five-star in Dubai-like hotel resort in Spain that has huge swimming pool, beach club and 'sunloungers for days' Known as 'Grump' online, Jo also complained about tourists using large pegs to keep their towels in place, especially on windy days. She said: "What is it with these giant pegs on sunbeds that annoyed me so much? "We survived without these for years before!" However, many users disagreed with her in the comments noting how they are useful and even make a "sunbed look quite pretty". One user even confessed they were the "best fiver I ever spent". The H10 Salauris Palace has been approached for comment. Majorca removes sunbeds and parasols from its top beaches MORE than 1,700 sun loungers were recently removed from top beaches around Palma, as part of an anti-tourist backlash on the island of Majorca. Palma's government announced the plans, after locals complained they weren't able to find a sunbathing spot. Residents said they struggled to find space for their beach towels due to the large number of pay-per-use loungers and umbrellas. The matter has not been helped by the fact that the island's beaches are eroding, following poor weather over the last year. Storms, rising sea levels and erosion have taken a toll on the six-kilometre-long Playa de Palma. The number of sunbeds has already been reduced for 2025 and in 2026, the numbers will be even lower. According to Bild, Playa de Palma is set to lose the most sunbeds - reducing 6,000 to 4,436. Out of 2,503 parasols, 2,218 will remain. In Cala Major, the number of sunbeds will decrease from 300 to 250. Elsewhere in Palma's coastal suburb of Ciutat Jardi, 12 of the 300 sun loungers will go and so will six parasols. The at Cala Estància, in Can Pastilla, there will be only 132 sun loungers instead of 150 and 66 parasols instead of 75. Other beaches are also looking to reduce sunbed and parasol numbers. Holidaymakers have also been Plus, a 3 The Brits also shared how the loungers appeared to all be reserved early in the morning Credit: Jam Press
Scottish Sun
10-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Brit couple left fuming after sunlounger warning on holiday – despite 6am hoggers being ignored
Plus, Majorca removes sunbeds and parasols from its top beaches LAST RESORT Brit couple left fuming after sunlounger warning on holiday – despite 6am hoggers being ignored Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BRITISH couple have been left furious at their hotel's 'unfair' sunlounger rules - after being told off for being away for half an hour. Jo and Martin were left shocked after they left their sunlounger for 30 minutes at their hotel and returned to find a warning card left on their towels. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 A British couple have been left furious at their hotel's 'unfair' sunbed rules after they were left a 'warning card' Credit: Jam Press 3 The couple had only left their loungers for 30minutes when they received the warning, despite other loungers being left for hours Credit: Jam Press Whilst staying at the four-star, £140-a-night H10 Salauris Palace in the resort town of Salou near Barcelona, in Spain, the couple noted how other guests had not received a warning despite leaving their sunbeds for several hours. Jo said: "When you leave your sunbed for 30 minutes, yet others leave theirs for two plus hours and nothing gets done to them. "Two-tier sunbed policing at the H10 Salauris Palace, Salou." A clip of the event, shared by the couple on TikTok, quickly went viral, wracking up over 235,000 views according to What's The Jam. One user commented on the video: "Thirty minutes? Hardly time to go for lunch before you need to come back." Another added: "At least somewhere with rules with sunbeds though, but probably should be after one hour." "I would place it on someone else's," another user then joked. The couple, who had travelled from Belfast, also shared a video of the hotel's sunbeds appearing to be fully 'reserved' in the morning. Jo added: "Unless you get down to the pool at 6am, you won't get a good location for your lounger." Someone then commented on the video: "We are in a five-star in Lanzarote and despite rules saying no allocating sun loungers, most have towels on by 8am." Dubai-like hotel resort in Spain that has huge swimming pool, beach club and 'sunloungers for days' Known as 'Grump' online, Jo also complained about tourists using large pegs to keep their towels in place, especially on windy days. She said: "What is it with these giant pegs on sunbeds that annoyed me so much? "We survived without these for years before!" However, many users disagreed with her in the comments noting how they are useful and even make a "sunbed look quite pretty". One user even confessed they were the "best fiver I ever spent". The H10 Salauris Palace has been approached for comment. Majorca removes sunbeds and parasols from its top beaches MORE than 1,700 sun loungers were recently removed from top beaches around Palma, as part of an anti-tourist backlash on the island of Majorca. Palma's government announced the plans, after locals complained they weren't able to find a sunbathing spot. Residents said they struggled to find space for their beach towels due to the large number of pay-per-use loungers and umbrellas. The matter has not been helped by the fact that the island's beaches are eroding, following poor weather over the last year. Storms, rising sea levels and erosion have taken a toll on the six-kilometre-long Playa de Palma. The number of sunbeds has already been reduced for 2025 and in 2026, the numbers will be even lower. According to Bild, Playa de Palma is set to lose the most sunbeds - reducing 6,000 to 4,436. Out of 2,503 parasols, 2,218 will remain. In Cala Major, the number of sunbeds will decrease from 300 to 250. Elsewhere in Palma's coastal suburb of Ciutat Jardi, 12 of the 300 sun loungers will go and so will six parasols. The at Cala Estància, in Can Pastilla, there will be only 132 sun loungers instead of 150 and 66 parasols instead of 75. Other beaches are also looking to reduce sunbed and parasol numbers. Holidaymakers have also been ridiculed for a 'miserable' new trick to secure coveted sun lounger spots in Spain. Plus, a mum reveals her desperate sunlounger hogging attempt after getting up in the dark hours before pool opens.
Scottish Sun
12-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
Greece's second largest island that you won't have heard of has a new hotel – and you can walk to it from the mainland
Plus, the affordable holiday island for Brits with white sand beaches and Dubai-like restaurants that is loved by celebs ISLE GO Greece's second largest island that you won't have heard of has a new hotel – and you can walk to it from the mainland THE second largest island in Greece is less than an hour from Athens - but most Brits wont have heard of it. Evia is split off from the mainland by only about 50 metres so visitors can cross the bridge from the mainland. Advertisement 5 Evia is Greece's second largest island and is home to beautiful beaches Credit: Alamy 5 It also has a number of thermal springs Credit: Alamy The island is welcoming a new hotel resort as well upgrading a current one. One of the largest hotel investments in Evia is being developed in the Cheromylos area, including a five-star hotel. The resort will span across 54-acres on the seaside and have a total of 71 rooms, seven bungalows with private pools, wellness facilities, conference rooms and a number of eateries. Only electric vehicles will be allowed within the hotel complex and at the front of the resort there will be around 200 metres of sandy beach. Advertisement Heading over one of the Two Bridges - the Old Bridge and the newer suspension bridge - travellers will find themselves in Chalkida, the capital of the island. Just 80km away from Athens, Chalkida acts as the main gateway to the island. And here is where another destination is getting an upgrade. The Saint Minas Beach hotel is being upgraded to offer better services and facilities. Advertisement Throughout the Chalkida there are pedestrian lined streets with quaint cafes and restaurants. Key landmarks include the Red House - a neoclassical building that features four clay statues. The adult-only Greek hotel with laid-back DJs and hidden beach 5 And it only takes an hour to get there from Athens Credit: Alamy The town hall also features stunning architecture. Advertisement Visitors won't be short of choice when it comes to historical spots too with The Archeological Museum, the Roman Aqueduct, the Folk Art Museum and a range of breathtaking churches. Chalkida was even used as a filming location for Triangle of Sadness, which follows the story of a celebrity couple who are invited on a uber-luxury cruise captained by a questionable individual. Also on the island is Aidipsos - a famous resort which is capable of accommodating 40,000 tourists during the summer season. Here, travellers can relish in thermal spas that even Aristotle and Plutarch used to visit, according to Discover Greece. Advertisement In fact, Aidipsos is home to more than 80 thermal springs with temperatures ranging from 28C to 86C. Sun-bathing fans are also spoilt for choice, with beaches including Aghios, Minas, Asteria, Rodies and Liani Ammos. 5 The capital of the island was even used as a filming location for movie Triangle of Sadness Credit: Alamy One particular beach - Alikes - is home to several vibrant bars that are a great spot for dance lovers wanting to boogie. Advertisement And Kalamos Beach features azure blue waters, with one visitor commenting: "One of the most beautiful beaches on Evia". The same visitor said on Tripadvisor that there are some local tavernas close to the beach and also showers available. Alternatively, you could head to Armyrichi Beach, which one visitor said on Tripadvisor was "just magical". The visitor added: "The place [is] untouched by modernism. Both family and romantic couples the place is a must vacation stop." Advertisement Prices across the island are pretty cheap as well, with a beer costing around €2.50 (£2.13) and medium glass of white wine costs around €3 (£2.56). It takes just under an hour to drive from Athens International Airport to Evia. Brits are also swapping busy Spain for these three quiet Greek hotspots with £1 pints and secret beaches. Plus, the affordable holiday island for Brits with white sand beaches and Dubai-like restaurants that is loved by celebs. Advertisement
Scottish Sun
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
The Dubai-like spa hotel in the UK where Peter Andre and wife Emily go on child-free weekends
Plus, the holiday destination Peter says is a kids' paradise CELEB R&R The Dubai-like spa hotel in the UK where Peter Andre and wife Emily go on child-free weekends PETER Andre is a busy man, particularly now that his new movie, Jafaican, is being released, but there are times when he does like to put his feet up. The singer-turned-actor recently raved about his two favourite spa hotels in the UK. Advertisement 6 Peter Andre loves a break in Champneys Credit: Instagram / peterandre 6 Champneys is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year Credit: Instagram / peterandre One is spa Champneys, which coincidentally is celebrating its 100 year anniversary. Peter, who often visits the Henlow branch, told Sun Travel: "Champneys is like a home from home, who doesn't love it?" "I remember when I first came to England and people would say to me 'go and have a break at Champneys'. The food is great, I love using the pool and the gym - it has everything. "When I go it feels like a weight off my shoulders. I have been with Emily before, and we love it. You can make a day of it, and it's always really great." Advertisement Peter married wife Dr Emily MacDonagh in July 2015, meaning this year they will be celebrating their tenth wedding anniversary. "It's hard to convince Emily to spend time away from the baby," added Peter, who with Emily shares 13 month old Arabella. "But the baby's over a year old now, and because it's our tenth wedding anniversary, I'd love to go somewhere with her - maybe for one night." Champneys is celebrating its 100th year after first opening its Stanley Lief health farm in 1925. Advertisement To celebrate, they have various anniversary spa packages including spa days, stays and even boot camp options - a one-night stay at Champneys Henlow can cost from £154 per person. Another UK spa that Peter is a fan of, for anyone wanting to splash out, is the Fairmont in Windsor which he says reminds him of Dubai. First look at Peter Andre's new movie as he wears dreadlock wig and puts on Jamaican accent in toe-curling scenes 6 The Champneys in Henlow has a spa and gym Credit: Instagram / peterandre 6 There's plenty of food at the buffet in Champneys too Credit: Instagram / peterandre Advertisement "When you walk in, it's like being in one of those incredible hotels in Dubai, it's unbelievable. And I don't know how people haven't discovered it yet. "It's incredible, even if you go just for one day to their spa." Fairmont Spa Windsor's Twilight Spa Package costs £270 for a spa day Monday to Thursday, and £290 for a spa day Friday to Sunday. Ahead of the release of his upcoming film, Jafaican, Peter went on a big family trip with his children, Junior, 19, and Princess, 17 and Amelia, 11, Theo, 9, and Arabella, 13 months, who he shares with his wife, Emily. Advertisement Having been scoping out child-friendly destinations for so many years, Peter has high praise for Yas Island in Abu Dhabi - and with good reason. Peter told us: "Yas Island is the most child-friendly place I've ever been to - it's a kids' paradise. 6 Peter said the Fairmont reminded him of Dubai "They cater for children first which is something I've never seen anywhere else. And then they've made it exciting for the adults - normally it's the other way around." Advertisement The family made sure to check out Ferrari World, which is home to the world's fastest rollercoaster, as well as the huge Aquaventure World waterpark. Yas Island is also set to welcome yet another theme park, which Disney announced in May 2025. Peter recently returned to Australia for the world premiere of his comedy film Jafaican, which will be out in UK cinemas on May 20, 2025. Peter plays Gazza, a small-time London crook who takes on a high-stakes con job to cover £35,000 bill for his grandmother's care home fees. Advertisement This English hotel is set to open 'secret garden spa' with swim-up pool bar and waterfalls. And this posh UK spa hotel praised by mums as perfect for kids – thanks to Ofsted creche, huge playbarn and early teatime.
