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Scottish Sun
6 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Inside the new Love Island villa as bosses AXE huge part of Hideaway and give pool Bali-style makeover
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LOVE Island bosses have overhauled the villa ready for the summer series - and shelved one longstanding feature of the show. The Hideaway will look extremely different when loved-up Islanders head into the luxury breakout-pad this year thanks to the changes. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 14 There has been a big change to the Hideaway for the new series Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 14 The wardrobe full of sexy lingerie, chains and whips have been axed Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 14 Instead Islanders can nip inside for a civilised cocktail or cosy chat Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 14 The beanbags have also been replaced by wooden seats Credit: Shutterstock Editorial That's because the wardrobe of sexy lingerie and cupboard of whips, chains, chocolate body paint and handcuffs have been axed. Instead Islanders can nip inside for a civilised cocktail or cosy chat with one rule - they cannot be in an official couple to use the space, like last year. The Hideaway has seen raunchy scenes as recently as summer 2024, when Joey Essex and Jessy Potts had the champagne bucket rocking with their nighttime action. Executive producer Mike Spencer-Hayter said: 'It's about keeping the show fresh and exciting. 'I personally don't want to see 'ooh, let's open a cupboard and get something out.' 'I think we've seen it time and time again. I think we've got to move on. 'I don't want this show to feel static. This show has to feel fresh. 'I think as producers we need to keep ahead of the curve because we are the number one dating show in the world. The stats speak for themselves but we can't rely on that. 'We've got a push forward. Love Island 2025 cast revealed as footballer, actress and beauty influencer who cheated death sign up 'We are going to give it all we've got to make the most exciting season of Love Island.' Elsewhere there's been another huge loss - the iconic garden beanbags. Instead of the 'cursed' yellow sacks, a series of chic, beige wooden seats are in place. The pool has also had an upmarket overhaul with a Bali-style hammock added near the outdoor shower. And another new aspect is a huge dining table has been added to the kitchen because for the first time, conversations as Islanders eat their lunch and dinner could be screened. Mike said: 'We just thought, why not, let's just keep those chats. 'It will still probably feel a bit off camera, but it feels like in this day and age, show it. 'Sometimes, it feels like, why isn't it on camera? There's always lots of whispering and obviously sometimes it will affect show action, like how do they know that? 'The viewer hasn't seen that, now they will see it.' There's also some impressive new changes made to make this villa the most sustainable ever. The entire site now runs on solar power. And there's also a watt bike in place so the Islanders can pedal to charge up their Google Pixel mobile phones. The changes come after Mike laid down the gauntlet to the whole production team to ensure the series was the best yet to mark the tenth anniversary. Mike said: 'When we sat down at the start of the year we were having a discussion about how to do Love Island this year. And with every single aspect of this show, let's look at it, let's see how we can improve it and let's see how we can make it more exciting for the viewers. 'Because it's a big commitment - 57 shows through the summer. 'You need people to tune in every night, get invested and follow the love stories. 'So I think we did set the challenge to every department - how do we make this better?' Mike reckons they've got a fun cast this year too - with a huge number ready to roll through the doors. He added: 'I think we'll be putting more bombshells in than before - we did 54 one year. 'I feel like it reminds me of Love Island in the early days. Personality is key. 'I think we're going to see real love. 'They're a good group and a good mix, but great bombshells as well.' Love Island begins on Monday at 9pm on ITVX. 14 The fire pit is back for more recoupling drama Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 14 The girls have a stunning pink dressing room to get ready in Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 14 The revamped daybeds are back Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 14 There is also some very colourful fencing around the villa Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 14 The Islanders can chill out at this cosy spot Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 14 The kitchen is popping with colour Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 14 The bedroom is ready to welcome the singletons Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 14 The Beach Hut is back Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 14 The bathroom has all the amenities you could ask for Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
The Irish Sun
21-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Europe's largest tropical resort is 26C all year round with indoor beach, swimming lagoon and new Hawaiian-themed town
IF you want to find both the world's biggest indoor beach and the biggest indoor rainforest, you are going to want to head to Germany. Europe 's biggest indoor waterpark. 6 The largest tropical resort in Europe is Tropical Islands waterpark Credit: Trip Advisor 6 The indoor waterpark opened in 2004, converting a former hangar Credit: Alamy 6 It is now home to a huge beach, swimming pools and lagoon as well as slides Credit: Trip Advisor Still claiming the title of being the largest tropical resort, the massive attraction remains a balmy 26C all year round. Built inside a former hangar back in 2004, it stretches across a huge 10,000sqm. Inside are four main sections - Water Worlds, Tropical Rainforest, Tropical Village and Amazonia. The biggest is Water Worlds which has the largest indoor beach in the world, stretching 200m with sunloungers and palm trees. Read more on waterparks Don't worry about fighting for a space - there are a whopping 900 sunbeds across the resort. Water Worlds is also home to a huge swimming pool the size of three Olympic sized ones and a water lagoon surrounded by Bali-style huts. And for kids there is the 650swm Jungle Splash water playground The Tropical Rainforest is the largest of its kind in the world with 50,000 plants inside along with a butterfly house, flamingos and turtles. Most read in News Travel Tropical Village is where you can go for food, drink and souvenirs with huts inspired by Thailand, Malaysia, Borneo and Bali. New last year was Ohana Town, a Hawaiian themed area with bowling, karaoke and restaurant along with overnight lodges. Inside Siam Waterpark The world's best waterpark And there is even a huge spa onside with seven areas of saunas and caves inspired by Cambodia, Australia and Malaysia. But when the summer rolls around, you'll want to head to the outdoor Amazonia area. Outside are even more swimming pools including a surfing simulator and a whitewater canal that acts live river rapids. Along with food and drink stands, there is also a sports area for volleyball and football alongside a sunbathing area. 6 Outside is a huge water complex as well Credit: Trip Advisor Day tickets start from €34.90, (£29.48) or you can stay the night from €67.50 (£57). The newest accommodation are the Ohana Lodges, ranging from two to five people with tropical inspired interiors . Plans for To get to Tropical Islands, Brits can fly to Berlin, which takes around 1h40, and then drive an hour to the resort. Europe's current largest indoor waterpark is And here is everything we know about 6 Day tickets are less than £30 Credit: Instagram @tropicalislandsresort 6 The complex is an hour from Berlin, with UK flights less than 1hr40. Credit: Trip Advisor
Scottish Sun
21-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Europe's largest tropical resort is 26C all year round with indoor beach, swimming lagoon and new Hawaiian-themed town
And where to find Europe's largest indoor waterpark SWIM UP Europe's largest tropical resort is 26C all year round with indoor beach, swimming lagoon and new Hawaiian-themed town IF you want to find both the world's biggest indoor beach and the biggest indoor rainforest, you are going to want to head to Germany. Tropical Islands in Krausnick was once Europe's biggest indoor waterpark. Advertisement 6 The largest tropical resort in Europe is Tropical Islands waterpark Credit: Trip Advisor 6 The indoor waterpark opened in 2004, converting a former hangar Credit: Alamy 6 It is now home to a huge beach, swimming pools and lagoon as well as slides Credit: Trip Advisor Still claiming the title of being the largest tropical resort, the massive attraction remains a balmy 26C all year round. Built inside a former hangar back in 2004, it stretches across a huge 10,000sqm. Inside are four main sections - Water Worlds, Tropical Rainforest, Tropical Village and Amazonia. The biggest is Water Worlds which has the largest indoor beach in the world, stretching 200m with sunloungers and palm trees. Advertisement Don't worry about fighting for a space - there are a whopping 900 sunbeds across the resort. Water Worlds is also home to a huge swimming pool the size of three Olympic sized ones and a water lagoon surrounded by Bali-style huts. And for kids there is the 650swm Jungle Splash water playground The Tropical Rainforest is the largest of its kind in the world with 50,000 plants inside along with a butterfly house, flamingos and turtles. Advertisement Tropical Village is where you can go for food, drink and souvenirs with huts inspired by Thailand, Malaysia, Borneo and Bali. New last year was Ohana Town, a Hawaiian themed area with bowling, karaoke and restaurant along with overnight lodges. Inside Siam Waterpark The world's best waterpark And there is even a huge spa onside with seven areas of saunas and caves inspired by Cambodia, Australia and Malaysia. But when the summer rolls around, you'll want to head to the outdoor Amazonia area. Advertisement Outside are even more swimming pools including a surfing simulator and a whitewater canal that acts live river rapids. Along with food and drink stands, there is also a sports area for volleyball and football alongside a sunbathing area. 6 Outside is a huge water complex as well Credit: Trip Advisor Day tickets start from €34.90, (£29.48) or you can stay the night from €67.50 (£57). Advertisement The newest accommodation are the Ohana Lodges, ranging from two to five people with tropical inspired interiors. Plans for a new hotel were announced back in 2023 although it is yet to open. To get to Tropical Islands, Brits can fly to Berlin, which takes around 1h40, and then drive an hour to the resort. Europe's current largest indoor waterpark is Suntago in Poland - here's what to expect from it. Advertisement And here is everything we know about Therme Manchester, a huge new indoor water attraction. 6 Day tickets are less than £30 Credit: Instagram @tropicalislandsresort
