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Daily Mail
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Beach babe! Jackie O Henderson, 50, sizzles in plunging red swimsuit as she enjoys lavish Fiji getaway
Jackie 'O' Henderson is currently living her best life at 50, and she wants everyone to know it. The radio titan was positively glowing on Monday when she shared footage of herself enjoying a luxurious getaway in Fiji. Jackie looked every inch the beach babe in the clip shared to her Instagram Stories, as she posed in a sizzling red swimsuit that flaunted her dramatic weight loss. The Sydney A-lister let her natural beauty shine through in the video, as she gave fans a glimpse of the idyllic surroundings. It's not the first time she's shown off her incredible figure while relaxing poolside in the South Pacific. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The KIIS FM radio queen sent fans into a frenzy when she shared a picture of herself last week perched on the edge of a private infinity pool. Clad in a stylish chocolate brown swimsuit that hugged her curves in all the right places, Jackie flaunted her long, bronzed legs and sun-kissed skin as she soaked up the tropical serenity. Wearing her blonde locks in loose beachy waves, the media personality completed her low-key glam look with minimal makeup, a neutral manicure and an Apple Watch on her wrist. She appeared relaxed and glowing as she gazed thoughtfully out at the horizon. The sighting comes just weeks after the radio star shut down rumours that she's dating former NRL star Adam Muir, after the pair were spotted together on a low-key stroll through Sydney's eastern suburbs. The radio queen was pictured walking alongside the retired footballer, with fans quickly speculating that Jackie may have found a new man. But earlier this month she set the record straight live on The Kyle & Jackie O Show, confirming she is still single and laughed off the romance rumours. Gold Logie nominee and A Current Affair host Ally Langdon joined the show as a guest and cheekily probed Jackie on her apparent new flame. Jackie recently shut down rumours that she's dating former NRL star Adam Muir (pictured) 'Not according to the paper today,' Ally said after Kyle joked Jackie was still 'slinging it out there with no buyers'. Jackie responded with a laugh, 'I know, I know. Definitely.' Kyle then quipped, 'In all honesty, who goes for a walk with someone they're rooting? When you're rooting, you're rooting. You're not out.' Jackie quickly chimed in: 'You're in bed together. You're in the home.' Jackie was last linked to former toyboy Jack Tyerman - who has since announced his engagement to another woman. Jackie's marriage to her ex-husband Lee Henderson fell apart in 2018. They share one daughter Kitty, 14.
The Sun
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Dua Lipa shows off incredible figure in a tiny leopard print bikini on lavish holiday
DUA Lipa turned up the heat as she showed off her enviable figure in a tiny leopard print bikini. The hit popstar shared a slew of snaps from her luxury getaway including many of her flaunting her impressive figure in the jaw-dropping bikini. 6 6 6 Dua, who recently completed a sold-out stadium tour across the UK, appeared to be letting her hair down on the trip as she basked in the sun and enjoyed some downtime with her pals. In one snap, Dua's bikini took centre stage as she showed off her tanned complexion while enjoying some snacks aboard a luxury yacht. Her impressive abs could be seen as later posed on a hillside in the bikini top which she paired with a denim mini-skirt. Dua accessorised the skirt with a leopard-print belt to accurately match her bikini top. She struck a model-like post as she added a golden handbag for her sunshine adventures. In other snaps, she could be seen wearing a two-piece black bikini underneath a see-through, shimmering cover-up. Alongside the flurry of candid images, she added the light-hearted caption: "Jusss 'avin a good time." Her fans were quick to gush over the singer's stunning getaway with one fan writing in the comments section: "Living the dream ! Hope you enjoy every second of it !" As another added: "Happiest girl in the world!!!" Her luxurious trip away comes after she was seen sinking a pint of Guinness in a Dublin pub to celebrate her recent run of concerts on her Radical Optimism World Tour. Dua Lipa downs pint of Guinness as she celebrates five-night sold-out stadium gigs The pop superstar perfectly split the G at the first time of asking in a Dublin bar, before taking part in a raucous singalong to Don McLean's classic, American Pie. The singer's Radical Optimism tour has seen her play two nights at Wembley, two at Liverpool's Anfield, and one night at Dublin's Aviva Stadium. Split into four acts and an encore, Dua's career-spanning set went down a storm with fans and critics alike, featuring hits Be The One, IDGAF, Houdini and Levitating. She fulfilled a lifelong dream when she played to 70,000 adoring fans at Wembley last weekend, a decade after performing in the city for the first time to just 350 people. Dua Lipa's love life: A history Who has Dua Lipa dated in the past? Isaac Carew Dua dated the British model and chef twice. The started dating in 2015 before splitting up two years later due to scheduling issues. They rekindled their romance in 2018 before splitting for good a year later. Paul Klein After she broke up from Isaac in 2017, she embarked on a new relationship that same year with the musician. They broke up after just five months of dating in 2018. Anwar Hadid One of her most high-profile relationships was with Anwar Hadid, brother of supermodels Gigi and Bella Hadid. Although they quarantined together during the COVID-19 Pandemic they called it quits in 2021 as Dua wanted to focus on being single Jack Harlow In December 2022, it was claimed that both of the music pairing were 'hanging out' together. Although after a few months it seemed that the relationship fizzled out. Romain Gavras The French director was first linked to Dua back in 2023 when they were seen in London leaving the BAFTA Awards afterparty together in February. They later walked the red carpet together at the Cannes Film Festival in May. They were later pictured together over the summer that year in July and August as they celebrated his birthday. She has since deleted mentions of him off of her Instagram. Callum Turner In January 2024, Callum celebrated the release of his Apple TV+ series, Masters of Air. The pair were spotted together at the afterparty of the premiere in Los Angeles. They were then spotted getting close on a number of dates. Insiders since revealed that the duo have travelled together and have met each other's families. The pair then became more public with their relationship before rumours circulated of an engagement over the festive period. The singer appeared to confirm the news on social media, posting a photo with her huge ring in plain sight. 6 6 6
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Travel + Leisure
06-07-2025
- Travel + Leisure
I Stayed At One of the Best Hidden-gem Resorts in the Caribbean—and It Has Beach Bungalows, Unlimited Watersports, and a National Park Next Door
Bitter End Yacht Club's location on the protected North Sound of Virgin Gorda creates ideal conditions for watersports, relaxation, and spotting marine life. From beach bungalows on pristine shores to two-story marina lofts, airy accommodations stay true to the resort's classic nautical feel while providing all the comfortable perks of a luxury getaway. After hurricane Irma destroyed the property in 2017, the resort's rebuild has revived its vintage aesthetic with a commitment to up-cycled and natural materials. Adventures abound with the use of paddleboards, sailboats, windsurf boards, and much more included with every stay. ' That one is going to leave a massive bruise ,' I thought while once again face-planting into the turquoise waters of Bitter End Yacht Club in the British Virgin Islands. It was my first time on an e-foil, an electric surfboard that lifts and propels riders above the water. When I left the secluded resort the next day, my legs were covered in purple, yellow, and red splotches. My muscles ached, and there was sand in every crevice of my luggage. The trip had been transcendent. Bitter End Yacht Club is tucked away on a peninsula off of Virgin Gorda's North Sound, just beyond Richard Branson's Necker Island and Prickly Pear, a national park. It's the last land outpost before the Caribbean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean. To adventurers and thalassophiles, it's a paradise like no other. Former charter skipper Basil Symonette founded Bitter End in the late 1960s. The scrappy clubhouse where he served yachtsmen stiff drinks and simple meals was quite difficult to reach—and that was the whole point. According to Lauren Hokin, a member of the third generation of her family to run Bitter End, Symonette had been ostracized by influential, homophobic family members. He and his partner made a sanctuary out of the remote shoreline. Exterior view of the property and entrance sign. Lydia Price/Travel + Leisure Since the law required you to provide lodging if you served alcohol, Symonette reluctantly got into the hotel business, too. 'I think he had two barebones cottages with, according to my grandmother, paper sheets on the beds,' said Hokin. By 1970, Hokin's sailor family had become regulars. They spent the next three years negotiating with Symonette before finally getting to call the place their own. It wasn't long before the BVI became a popular sailing destination for its spectacular reefs and sparse crowds. Much like their predecessor, the Hokin clan felt pressure to turn their personal retreat into a career out of obligation rather than ambition. "My grandfather, I think he always felt guilty about having things like that without a business purpose, so when he saw that there were in fact people who would eat at his restaurant if he showed a little bit of interest in cultivating their business, [he went for it]," Hokin said. Exterior view of the Bitter End Yacht Club during sunset in Spanish Town of the British Virgin Islands. Over the next forty years Bitter End's 'magical' (as Hokin calls it) water earned it a slew of repeat guests. The sound is deep enough to anchor, but surrounding reefs and islands protect it from rough weather—and give travelers endless opportunities to interact with the seascape. 'You can go from this protected, safe, serene harbor out to the reef in five minutes and be among this spectacular underwater ecosystem,' she told me. These days, no one knows that water better than Captain Kinto Sprauve. Born and raised on Virgin Gorda, he started as a Bitter End bus boy at 17 years old. His current role includes leading snorkel excursions, and he's renowned for his uncanny ability to find marine life under any conditions. Thanks to Sprauve, it's pretty much always a good day to snorkel at Bitter End. 'The water raised me,' Sprauve told me of growing up on Virgin Gorda. 'I used to live two seconds from the beach, and after school I'd put on my swim trunks and off I'd go.' As for his expertise in finding the best places to get stunning views of the underwater world, 'it just comes natural,' he said. Enjoy the scenic views while relaxing in a hammock. Lydia Price/Travel + Leisure A typical Bitter End guest shares Sprauve's tenacious love of playing in the water. I spent my days kayaking, swimming alongside fish, and whizzing around a legion of yachts on a catamaran. I marveled at the color of the sea from my outdoor shower. I fell asleep to the endless sound of waves lapping the shore. And even while repeatedly smacking into the water's surface during my e-foiling attempt, I felt wholly in my element at Bitter End. In the decades since he began working at the resort, Sprauve has only been away from Bitter End once—after it was leveled by Hurricane Irma in 2017. Like much of the staff, he didn't hesitate to return when the resort partially reopened in 2021. 'Bitter End is home for me, man," Sprauve said. "You can have the most beautiful place in the world—the people are what make whatever you have work." Hokin felt similarly. 'Our whole thing is about creating cool experiences and cultivating friendships, relationships with people who are kindred spirits,' Hokin put it. 'People who love adventure, love the sea, or even people who are just learning what life at sea or next to the sea is about.' Here's what it's like to stay at the Bitter End Yacht Club. Bitter End Yacht Club has three types of on-land lodging: Beach Bungalows, Marina Lofts, and Marina House rooms. All have a three-night minimum stay. After Hurricane Irma destroyed the resort in 2017, the new accommodations were primarily built with salvaged and up-cycled materials. Design was done in-house, and on-site artisans crafted the furnishings. The goal was to revive the vintage nautical aesthetic while keeping guests as integrated into the natural landscape as possible. "The reason you're there is to be outside, or at least to be as close to being outside as possible. My dad always says, 'All you need is a roof over your head and a mosquito net.' That was one of the guiding concepts for our redesign," owner Lauren Hokin told Travel + Leisure . Panoramic views of the North Sound from inside a beach bungalow. Carolina Ansaldo/Bitter End Yacht Club Inspired by Bitter End's rustic cottages from the 1970s, each bungalow blends in perfectly with the coastline's natural beauty while providing guests with upscale amenities. The 975-square-foot bungalows have indoor and outdoor showers, dual sinks, and panoramic views of the beach from a king-size bed. You can watch those short and powerful Caribbean rainstorms from the wraparound porch or soak in the sun on the private chaises adorning the beach. Bitter End's pair of two-story Marina Lofts are perched above the water's edge. At 1,200 square feet, they're the club's roomiest accommodation option. They include private swim docks and terraces with sweeping views of the marina's lavish yachts. The upper floor houses the California-king primary bedroom, and a downstairs lounge area can be used as a separate sleeping space if needed. For groups, there's no better option than the four-room Marina House. Each 500-square-foot room has a California king bed. They have two sinks, private terraces, and an airy build that allows you to feel the sea breeze throughout the room. The Marina House rooms can also be booked individually. Bitter End Yacht Club also has 70 moorings and dockage that can accommodate up to 26 ships. Enjoy the locally sourced sea-to-table menu at The Clubhouse. Carolina Ansaldo/Bitter End Yacht Club Reef Sampler is the boat-turned-bar. Bitter End's oldest restaurant, The Clubhouse, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner al fresco with marina views. Hearty dishes like Anegada lobster, angus ribeye, and green curry hit the spot after a day in the sun. The Buoy Room is The Clubhouse's casual counterpart, serving lunch and dinner. It has an assortment of share plates including stone-fried pizzas, chicken wings, and mahi mahi ceviche, plus much menu that overlaps with The Clubhouse. A library and vintage game center by day, The Quarterdeck Mariner's Lounge transforms into an open-air bar serving rare rums and curated cocktails to enjoy post-beach. Rum tastings are held every Tuesday. The Reef Sampler is a Bitter End icon. The 34-foot-long Downeast boat had been in service since the 1960s when it disappeared in Hurricane Irma. In 2018, the sunken vessel was discovered in Bitter End's mooring field and carefully resurfaced. Now, her job is serving cocktails daily from noon to 7 p.m. An on-site barista fulfills all coffee needs, along with pastry cravings and smoothie power-ups. In between meals, provisions are available at The Market. It's stocked with everything boaters could need on their journeys, plus freshly baked pastries, local produce, and dry snacks. Guests can enjoy the North and Eustatia Sound with the many waterspouts available. From windsurfing to sailing and kayaking, there's no shortage of water activities to try at Bitter End. All non-electric watersports are included in a stay, while lessons and e-foil, Seabob, and other powered rentals can be arranged for a fee. Thanks to the harbor's natural protection and calm waters, Bitter End is a great place to try something new. Snorkeling trips with Captain Kinto are a must for any marine-life lovers. Expect to see anything from eagle rays to sea turtles and nurse sharks. Back on land, you can hike to nearby Drake's Outlook for spectacular views of the islands or gather for a few rounds of vintage games in the Quarterdeck Mariner's Lounge. Next to the market, there's Reeftique, with souvenirs and beach essentials like sunscreen and apparel. It's an island boutique, so you won't find any bargains here, but it'll have your back when you need extra SPF. Although the elaborate kids' program Bitter End had pre-Irma is still slowly but surely being rebuilt, the resort remains a distinctly family-friendly destination. All watersports and land activities are open to kids, and sessions with instructors are available. Now manager of the marina and watersports, Nick Putnam ran the popular kids' program before the hurricane. He said the team is hard at work relaunching the resort's youth offerings with group trips and activities for kids. "I think one huge benefit that we used to provide was a few hours in the morning and afternoon for the parents to go out windsurf, or to go out kitesurf, or go on a snorkel trip, and not to have to worry about their kids not having a good time, because they were with me having a ball," he said. Interior of an on property lounge. Carolina Ansaldo/Bitter End Yacht Club Environmental care is one of Bitter End's most steadfast values. 'Mother Nature is the star of the show, and how we integrate our lives into that landscape is something that we give a lot of thought to, because we want to do it as gently as possible,' said owner Lauren Hokin. While rebuilding, the team strove to use mostly up-cycled, salvaged, and natural materials. Everything from the headboards to the desks and minibars was designed and built at Bitter End. 'Things like recycling are complex to navigate. You end up doing a lot more reusing and repurposing than you do with typical recycling because of that,' Nick Putnam, the marina and watersports manager (who has a degree in environmental economics and policy), said on the topic of staying sustainable in a secluded location. 'We rebuilt with a lot of repurposed material. The boardwalk that goes through the entire village is all repurposed timber from our old rooms.' Bitter End supports community environmental efforts by opening their space and equipment to the Green Sprouts Eco Club, an organization aimed at getting young people involved in recycling, beach cleanups, and gardening. Its introductory watersports program is held at Bitter End. Bitter End is not wheelchair accessible and does not have ADA-compliant accommodations. Bitter End Yacht Club is located on the North Sound of Virgin Gorda, the third largest island in the British Virgin Islands. It's the last land outpost before the Caribbean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean and is accessible only by water. Bitter End isn't the most straightforward place to get to—and diehard fans of the decades-old resort consider that a good thing. 'I just don't think this place is for the masses, and it probably never will be. And that's part of what drives people here,' Putnam said. 'This is the best-kept secret that no one is really keeping. If you work hard to get here and you do come, you're going to be rewarded with the best time you've had in a long time, or potentially ever." Of the several ways to reach the resort, the most common starts by flying to Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) on Beef Island, which is connected to Tortola by bridge. American Airlines flies directly from Miami to Beef Island. From there, you'll take a five-minute transfer to Trellis Bay, where Bitter End's charter boat can take you on the last 30-minute leg of the journey for $415 each way. Alternatively, you can take a public ferry from Trellis Bay to Spanish Town, take a 15-minute taxi to Gun Creek, and then enjoy a complimentary seven-minute ferry to Bitter End. You can also fly directly to Virgin Gorda Airport (VIJ) on Cape Air and taxi to Gun Creek. Although flights to St. Thomas on the U.S. Virgin Islands are generally cheaper than those to the BVI upfront, Bitter End veterans Putnam and Sprauve advise against taking this route, emphasizing that it tends to be more costly in both money and time in the end. Bitter End Yacht Club does not currently have any loyalty program or partnerships with credit card rewards programs. Nightly rates at the family-owned resort start at $561. Every T+L hotel review is written by an editor or reporter who has stayed at the property, and each hotel selected aligns with our core values.
Daily Mail
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Edwina Bartholomew's husband makes shocking admission about plan at the centre of their unique living arrangement: 'We were fools'
Renovations of the country New South Wales pub at the centre of Edwina Bartholomew and husband Neil Varcoe's unique living arrangement have hit a snag. Neil is based in Carcoar (pop. 271), in the NSW Central West region, overseeing the remodelling of the dilapidated former guest house they bought for just over $1 million in May 2023, while Edwina lives in Sydney for her job at Seven. Earlier this year, the popular Sunrise star and her husband, who share two children, Molly, five and Tom, three, finally received approval to move ahead with their dream to convert the building into a luxury getaway dubbed 'Saltash Farm'. Writing in his bi-monthly column for Galah magazine, Neil revealed the protracted renovation is still not complete. 'We expected to be open by now. We were fools,' he wrote. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'Everyone is a fool at the start. You pluck a timeline out of the air, then tell yourself that you're in front or behind. Mostly behind. How strange.' Neil added that he has stopped putting an end-date on the project, as its aesthetic will take a while to 'pull together'. 'Saltash Farm is a big, beautiful, complex creature. It's a heritage build in a village protected by the National Trust,' he wrote. 'Saltash needs to both fit in and stand out. It has to feel old, familiar, but look new and fresh. It's a wild contradiction, and that takes some putting together. 'I no longer talk about when it will open. I say only that it will take as long as it takes to do it well.' The popular Sunrise presenter and her husband bought the 177-year-old property in May 2023, but the project has suffered extensive delays in the heritage-protected town. Speaking to in 2024, Edwina said the couple were determined to finish the project despite recently being diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia. 'We are forging ahead with this incredible project despite this health setback,' Edwina said. 'I adore being in the country. It will be lovely to have a bit more time with family to enjoy life at a slower pace.' She added that working on the home would help keep her busy and take her mind off her cancer diagnosis. 'This is a condition I will manage and live with. Our renovation has been a beautiful distraction and will continue to be in the months to come,' Edwina continued. Edwina also revealed that she only sees her husband of seven years on weekends and public holidays. Neil's chronic fatigue syndrome diagnosis prompted him to leave Sydney and relocate to regional New South Wales – a move she claims 'genuinely healed him'. 'That was a decision we had to make for ourselves a few years ago because what we were doing clearly wasn't working,' she told Australian Women's Weekly. 'He lives three hours away from us, and we see him on weekends and holidays and back and forth, but it's been the best thing, and probably the only way we would have survived as a family.' Edwina confirmed to Daily Mail Australia earlier this year that her family does indeed plan to leave Sydney for good one day - but that is still quite a way off. 'We are very keen to eventually settle in the country,' she said. 'But we are in no hurry. 'We have the best of both worlds and will continue to juggle the back and forth for the foreseeable future.' 'Our family schedule and WhatsApp chat of who is where and what is happening is absolutely nuts,' she added. 'There are plenty of times where we have thought "what we have done" but we are determined to build a beautiful business in what we think is the most beautiful town in New South Wales.' Meanwhile, Edwina shared an emotional cancer update at Marie Claire's International Women's Day luncheon in March. The TV star got candid at the event about how CML – a type of blood and bone marrow cancer – had impacted her life. 'I was fortunate that I had a month where I knew about it before I told everyone. I had this experience without having to go through the trauma of chemotherapy,' Edwina began. '[The cancer] was a gift, because it put things into perspective... I didn't have to go through a really intense experience of being "in" cancer and absorbed by it.' Edwina's diagnosis is a 'mild' form of leukaemia and can often be managed without having to undergo chemotherapy.
Al Bawaba
24-06-2025
- Al Bawaba
Experience a Lavish Summer Getaway at Club Privé by Rixos Saadiyat Island
Club Privé by Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island is redefining summer stays in Abu Dhabi with an exclusive villa offer that brings together beachfront elegance and signature Rixos hospitality. Available from the 10th of May to the 20th of September, the limited-time offer invites guests to indulge in fully serviced villas with rates starting from AED 7,500 for a three-bedroom Club Villa and AED 15,000 for a four-bedroom Villa Privé with access to a private along one of the UAE's most stunning coastlines, Club Privé promises to be the ultimate luxury getaway. Guests are welcomed directly at their villa with VIP check-in before settling into expansive interiors, complete with round-the-clock butler service and 24-hour in-villa dining from the exclusive Club House standout feature of the summer stay is the direct access to the Club Privé Beach, where Villa Privé guests enjoy their own private cabana, just steps away from the Saadiyat Island's pristine shoreline. Meanwhile, Club Villa guests can unwind in a private area of Club Beach, complete with elevated service and uninterrupted views of the turquoise Arabian with everything guests need for a beautiful escape, each villa stay includes access to the Club House restaurant, reserved exclusively for villa guests, along with guaranteed reservations at the resort's renowned signature dining venues. A club car service, operated by the personal butler, also ensures easy access across the resort, while the Privé Concierge is on hand to curate personalized activities and highlight to add in for the guests who choose to stay for five nights or more will enjoy complimentary VIP two-way airport transfers from both Abu Dhabi and Dubai, adding an elevated touch to the entire holiday you're looking for a family retreat or a stylish summer gathering, Club Privé by Rixos Saadiyat Island delivers world-class facilities, beachfront beauty, and signature service, making it one of the most coveted villa experiences in the UAE this Privé By Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island OverviewDate: May 10th – 20th September 2025Price: AED 7,500 for a Three-bedroom Club VillaAED 15,000 for a Four-bedroom Villa Privé with private poolClub Privé By Rixos Saadiyat Island Benefits:Premium greeting at the villaVIP in-villa check-in and checkout24-hour private butler service24-hour in-room dining from Club House menuAccess to Club House, restaurant exclusive to villa guestsGuaranteed table reservation at A La Carte restaurantsClub Privé Beach: Private cabana on Club Privé Beach for Villa Privé; Private area on ClubBeach for Club VillaClub car service by private butlerPrivé Concierge - excursion and activities planning Complimentary two-way VIP transfer Abu Dhabi/Dubai Airport (minimum stay of 5 nights required)
