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Daily Mail
12 hours ago
- Daily Mail
My dream Italian beach holiday turned into complete chaos - I was so overwhelmed by tourists I had to HIDE
A woman's dream Italian beach holiday turned into 'complete chaos' as she was left cramped next to other tourists. Regina Simmons, 38, headed on a ten-hour flight from Las Vegas to Positano, Italy last month. The mother-of-two expected to see 'calm' streets and great views that had been plastered all over social media. However, the American and her family were left disappointed when they arrived to the Italian popular destination, the Mirror reports. Regina, her husband Dan Simmons, 46, and their two teenage daughters were 'overwhelmed' by the vast amount of tourists. The family stayed at a hotel in Sorrento and visited Positano for a day trip. 'It was just bananas... We were overwhelmed by the amount of people. We had to look for a restaurant to hide in and make a game plan,' tourist Regina said. The chain restaurant owner recalled how busy the 'tight little streets' were in Positano. 'Half the people are going up and half are going down. It was complete chaos. Everyone was touching, shoulder to shoulder,' she explained. Regina was inspired to visit the area because of the 'beautiful' videos she had seen online. She expressed how Italy has become 'trendy' and many of her American friends are making the trip this year too. The tourist was also disappointed with how many things were written in English, after preparing for the trip by taking Italian lessons. She noted that there were 'Americans everywhere'. 'If it's trendy on social media, everyone wants to do what everyone else is doing, Myself included... Don't believe everything you see on social media,' Regina concluded. Earlier this month, Europe's most famous holiday hotspots were busier than ever. Images show swarms of holidaymakers packed shoulder-to-shoulder and forming huge queues waiting for trains and buses in some of the most beautiful destinations in Italy and Greece. In the Italian village of Varenna - famed for its tiny streets and colourful facades of houses - Brits have complained of crowds so dense they were barely able to reach down to take their phones out of their pockets. Disappointed sunseekers took to social media to share how their dream holiday didn't quite match reality and one woman visiting Positano, on Italy's Amalfi Coast, was left disappointed by her experience. She said: 'Social media lied. I've been dreaming of going to Positano on Italy's Amalfi Coast for years. 'And while it is definitely a very beautiful town, it wasn't exactly what I was expecting. I was expecting all of the stairs, but I wasn't expecting the magnitude of the crowds and the lineups. 'Positano has become a travel destination where you need to have every moment of your itinerary planned out in advance, and book reservations for pretty much everything. Otherwise, it will all be booked up before you even touch down in Italy.'
The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Win a family beach break to Cornwall worth £2,000 with Disney and Sun Club
TO celebrate Disney's 'Summer's Brightest Stars' promotion, we're giving one lucky family the chance to win an unforgettable beach holiday to Cornwall. With dreamy sandy beaches, quaint seaside villages, and breathtaking coastal views, Cornwall is the ultimate destination for your family's summer trip. 2 The winning family will enjoy a three-night stay at a four-star hotel with breakfast included, dinner at a local Cornish restaurant, and the choice of either a two-hour paddle boarding lesson, or a guided kayaking tour. Disney's 'Summer's Brightest Stars' collection features hundreds of family-friendly films from Walt Disney Studios on 4K UHD, Blu-ray™ and DVD. 2 The promotion includes recent blockbusters Disney's Moana 2, Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King, Pixar's Inside Out 2, and Marvel Studios' Deadpool & Wolverine. Plus 20th Century Studios' Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, 20th Century Studios' Avatar: The Way of Water and Lucasfilm's Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. How to enter with Sun Club Sun Club Membership Programme Step 1: To enter our Disney family beach break competition join Sun Club now for just £1.99 a month for your first year. Following this, £4.99 a month. Or £12 for an annual subscription for the first 12 months, then £49.99 a year thereafter. Step 2: Then head to the ' Offers Hub,' select the 'Family Beach Break to Cornwall' page, click 'Enter Competition'. Step 3: You now be entered into the competition and you will see a green tick with the message: 'Congratulations! You've successfully entered this competition' at the top of the page. Step 4: The winner will be selected at random and notified by email, so please ensure your email address is correct and has been verified. You can also get your hands on many more timeless classics from Pixar, Disney, and Marvel Studios. The Summer's Brightest Stars promotion is available at Amazon and HMV. Competition is open to UK residents aged 18+ only. Competition ends at 23:59pm on Wednesday, August 12, 2025. Winners will be notified within 28 days. Full T&Cs apply, see below. © 2025 20TH CENTURY STUDIOS. © 2025 DISNEY. © 2025 DISNEY/PIXAR. © 2025 20th Century Studios / © & TM MARVEL 2025. © 2025 & TM LUCASFILM LTD.
The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Britain's best coastal views revealed in survey from Cornwall to Yorkshire – is your town on the list?
BRITAIN'S best coastal views have been revealed with some surprise locations featuring on the list. St Ives, the Cornish town popular with surfers, topped the list followed closely by Robin Hood's Bay in north Yorkshire. 3 3 3 However, Pwllheli in north Wales, home to sprawling white beaches and a modern marina, came at the bottom of the table. In a new survey, asked 2,000 Brits why they enjoy holidaying in the UK and what they look for in their time off. Each shared their view on the importance of sea views when staying in different parts of the country. Respondents also revealed how far they would be willing to travel and pay for a beach holiday. then compiled all the data and found St Ives to have the best seaside views and Pwllheli, in north Wales to have the worst. Cornwall featured heavily on the list, with the fishing port Padstow securing third spot and Hayle featuring in the top 20. Meanwhile, Devon performed well among respondents with beach views in Illfracombe and Salcombe deemed among some of the best. The research, which was commissioned by holiday site Haven, also found that a sea view is a must-have for 35 per cent of respondents. It also discovered that 87 per cent of surveyed Brits believe being by the coast is important when holidaying in the UK. Many holidaymakers even said they would be happy to travel almost 160 miles from home to spend time by the sea. Scotland's Cheapest & Most Expensive Coastal Towns Some 85 per cent of people would also be happy to pay more for a sea view in their accommodation. Over half said this is because the sea offers an extra source of relaxation, while 57 per cent said it helped with their mental health. And more than two thirds of respondents said coastal views at home rivalled those found abroad. Simon Palethorpe, CEO at Haven, said: "The photo gallery just goes to prove you don't need to go far from home to get picture postcard views and scenery. "Our parks are on some of Britain's most stunning beaches and coastlines making them a great base for exploring the local area and enjoying the seaside. "There's nothing better than starting and ending your day with a sunrise and sunset view over the sea - even more so when it's on home soil. 'Brits are still so surprised by the breathtaking coastline we have in the UK." Top 30 UK coastal views 1. St Ives, Cornwall 2. Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorkshire 3. Padstow, Cornwall 4. Portree, Isle of Skye 5. Tenby, Pembrokeshire 6. Poole, Dorset 7. Ilfracombe, North Devon 8. Portmeirion, Gwynedd 9. Shanklin, Isle of Wight 10. South Downs 11. Salcombe, Devon 12. Weymouth, Dorset 13. Brighton, East Sussex 14. Llandudno, Conwy 15. Bournemouth, Dorset 16. Hayle, Cornwall 17. Filey, North Yorkshire 18. Porthmadog, Gwynedd 19. Southwold, Suffolk 20. Lydstep, Pembrokeshire 21. Stromness, Orkney 22. Berwick, North East 23. Great Yarmouth beach 24. Lochinver, Sutherland 25. Tynemouth, Tyne & Wear 26. Hastings, East Sussex 27. Whitstable, Kent 28. Plockton, Ross and Cromarty 29. Aberystwyth, Ceredigion 30. Pwhelli, North Wales
The Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Abbey Clancy flashes her bum on the beach as she cosies up to hubby Peter Crouch
MODEL Abbey Clancy gets cheeky with her ex-England footie star husband Peter Crouch on a beach holiday. The couple were on a family break in Almancil on Portugal's Algarve with their four children, Sophia, 14, Liberty, ten, Johnny, seven, and Jack, six. 7 Abbey, 39, wearing a cap and off the shoulder cover- up over a bikini, shared a kiss and cuddle with Peter, 44. A holidaymaker said: 'There were people about but they had no qualms.' Abbey and Peter have been together for nearly 20 years, and married for 14. They host podcast The Therapy Crouch, where they get honest about married life and everything in between with their followers and listeners. In an interview with OK! back in March, Abbey spoke about her husband and their marriage. Swooning over her life with her hubby, Abbey also insisted she "doesn't need space" from him. However, on an episode of their podcast, Abbey jokingly mentioned how they both enjoy their own hobbies, and lived "seperate lives". "I don't think there's anything wrong with that [having their own hobbies and spending time apart]. "Like, not every day, because we need to do stuff together as well. "But I think some part of the week, I think that's a totally healthy relationship." Abbey interjected: "It is, because I've never been happier." Abbey Clancy 7 7 7 7
Daily Mail
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Andrea Corr, 51, showcases her incredibly toned physique in a skimpy black two-piece bikini as she enjoys a stroll along the beach in Barbados
Andrea Corr showcased her incredibly toned physique in a skimpy black two piece as she enjoyed a stroll along the beach in Barbados on Monday. The lead singer of Irish band, The Corrs, 51, who often goes on holiday in the Caribbean, looked sensational as she kept in a low profile in a pair of square black-tinted sunglasses. Andrea appeared in high spirits as she enjoyed a swim in the sea and walked along the shore. Her outing comes just days after she flaunted her age-defying figure in a skimpy orange bikini on the same beach. She flaunted her impressive abs as she enjoyed a dip in the ocean. Andrea is spending some downtime at the Sandy Lane Hotel in Barbados, a clear favourite of hers. The singer surprised many fans earlier this year when she was unveiled as the Snail on the most recent series of The Masked Singer. After her identity was unveiled, she quipped: 'I had such a good time, everyone's been lovely, it's been really joyous. I wanted to do it for the children.' She added that she 'loved' her glittery pink costume and hadn't told a single person she was taking part in the ITV competition. The star had just missed out on a spot in the top five, with the show eventually won by West End star Samantha Barks. In 2022, The Corrs performed for the first time together in five years at Hope Estate Winery, in Australia's Hunter Valley. The 90s band is made up of siblings Andrea, Sharon, Caroline and Jim. Andrea was interviewed by Australian radio station Triple M ahead of their return where she spoke about the family band and their shared talent. She said: 'We've often wondered over the years why one of us wasn't a complete dud, like what are the chances?' 'I mean, music is an amazing thing to do. We do love it. 'Our parents brought us up playing music, listening to music, listening to them. So we're just been doing it our entire life.' Last year, Andrea took to the stage again back in the summer as The Corrs thrilled festival goers at BST Hyde Park. On the bill at the Hyde Park festival as a special guest of Shania Twain 's headline show, the family band's performance was hailed as 'magnificent'. Fans were quick to show their adoration at the band's performance, taking to X, formerly Twitter, to write: 'At BST. The Corrs are a stupendously beautiful family,'; 'The Corrs, very much on form!'; 'Magnificent #thecorrs,'; 'A great day to drink a beer and listen to the Corrs. Wherever you are (I am at Hyde Park for the Corrs and Shania Twain), drink a beer and listen to the Corrs today.'
