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Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Tourists issued warning over dangerous 'sun bed leg' after woman tears Achilles heel
So keen are tourists to bag the best spot by the pool they're risking physical injury as sun bed wars hot up once more in resorts across Europe. Holidaymakers have been spotted 'limbering up' and even wearing the kind of footwear you might tackle a 5K run in to ensure that it's a case of fastest feet first. Unsurprisingly, running at speed in an area that's dotted with loungers - which effectively double up as mini hurdles - close to deep water has seen some of those joining the dawn dash reporting injuries, which has been dubbed 'sun lounger leg'. One tourist commenting on a TikTok post entitled 'The morning rush at Bitacora', which showed a stampede of guests making for the pool at the four-star Hotel Bitácora in Playa de Las Americas, Tenerife, revealed her sister had been affected. The tourist called the common summer resort scenario 'madness', saying: 'This was me last year and I go again in two weeks. Dreading it. My sister tore her Achilles heel running last year and it's still bad! Surely they have to plan another way?' Grant Simpson, who had posted the footage, which showed hotel guests running towards the pool, said he'd filmed 'Bang on 8 when they open the gates' but added that there had been 'folk queuing from 6:30ish onwards.' Others reported that the resort has had to employ two morning security guards to man the gates and ensure the scramble doesn't get out of hand - and people don't climb over the gates. At the Hotel Sol Barbados in Magaluf in recent weeks, holidaymakers hell-bent on a day by the pool were seen doing stretching exercises to ensure they would be fully warmed up for the early morning sprint. One tourist, @AaronTheLocoDaily, posting on TikTok captioned a video of him limbering up with the words: 'Had to put the sprinters on for the daily sunbed championships'. In the comments, one person said the behaviour of guests during their stay at the Mallorcan favourite last summer had been dangerous. He wrote: 'We stayed in this hotel last year and it was the same then. People putting 4 towels down then disappearing for the day. 'Walking down the stairs with my daughter and her friend and they nearly got knocked down them because of the rush.' This week, holidaymakers desperate to bag the best spot by another Mallorcan resort's pool were caught on camera sprinting to the sun loungers in scenes described by an onlooker as 'like something out of the Hunger Games'. British holidaymaker Clare Wright, 44, from Nottingham, said a warning by staff at the Protur Playa Cala Millor Hotel in Mallorca about potential injuries had fallen on deaf ears. She explained: 'The night before, the entertainment manager said: "No leaving towels down, the staff clean the pool area in the morning, and no running as the floor will be wet and slippy. We are all adults here."' However, Claire's footage taken the next morning showed tourists running across the deck the second the gates to the pool area were opened, having queued for half-an-hour to ensure they were ready for the race. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aaron Turner (@aarontheloco) She explained: 'People gathered in the cafe area from about 8:30am waiting for a little chain that the staff had put around a small section of the pool to be removed.' Clare, who shared the clip on her TikTok account Wright_Wanders, added: 'As the staff finished the cleaning and walked towards the chain, everybody stood. And as it was lifted, the games began. There were about 50 people.' The Brit, who had been enjoying a five-day break when she filmed the clip, was staggered to witness the lengths people would go to to bag the best spot. Clare expressed surprise that a four-star hotel for grown ups would see such antics, saying: 'I thought, What? People won't be running to get a sun bed here.' The warning though led her to reach for her smartphone and film what happened next - and the short clip doesn't disappoint. 'I decided to watch and film it. I watched from my balcony, having a little giggle, went to breakfast and then to the pool at about 10am to find a sun bed without any problem at all.' Clare said the race was pointless as there were enough sun loungers for everyone. She added: 'There really was no need. It was such a lovely hotel and we had an amazing time there. It wasn't the hotel's fault - they had enough beds for everyone.' The footage has so far racked up more than 60,000 views, with those watching it not impressed by how competitive the guests were over the loungers. One wrote: 'God, how sad if that's what holidays are about.' Another person added: 'I hate this. I love hotels that remove stuff after 30 minutes if not in use.' One previous guest said: 'Just come back from Majorca and in the hotel I was in, the pool opened at 10, no stress for a sun bed.' Over in the Canaries this week, a mother revealed she gets up early every day while on holiday to reserve eight sun loungers for her family - before heading off for breakfast and a shopping trip. Stephanie, 29, from Wales, who's currently on holiday in Fuerteventura in Las Palmas, Spain, with her partner and six children says she'll happily wake up at the crack of dawn to place towels on the beds, before going about her morning as normal. Posting a clip of her strategy on TikTok, Stephanie argued she has a 'big family' and so needs to take drastic measures to ensure they're all comfortable during the day. The video - which racked up 120,000 views - was met with criticism from viewers who questioned why she had taken up spaces at the pool during the height of summer. Stephanie told her followers: 'First things first, we have to claim our sunbeds at the pool area. We have come as a big family so we have to be there early.' However, instead of spending the first hours of daylight soaking up the Spanish rays, took her brood out for breakfast and a shopping trip - while their towels remained on the empty sunbeds. The family travelled into the town where they tucked into a traditional English breakfast at a cafe they had visited 'every single day' of the trip so far. She said the baked beans, sausages, black pudding, bacon, hash browns, tomato, toast and eggs were 'amazing', while her children opted to tuck into a frittata and pancakes. After tucking into their cooked breakfasts, the family set off on a shopping trip in the area, searching for holiday souvenirs in tourist shops. But it wasn't until they'd finished purchasing clothes that they returned to their hotel, where they then enjoyed the pool and the loungers, after seemingly spending a couple of hours sightseeing. This angered some viewers who commented their thoughts on the clip, with one writing: 'I can't believe you claim the sunbeds and then leave.' Another penned: 'Why claim sun beds if you're going out for the day?' A third said: 'All hotels should do the same thing. After 30 minutes of not being on sun lounger, towels are removed and other people get them.'
Daily Mirror
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Kate Garraway brightens up GMB in ‘stunning' holiday-ready Never Fully Dressed co-ord
We've found exactly where to shop Kate Garraway's latest GMB look that caught the attention of viewers for its 'stunning' print and 'gorgeous' fit Kate Garraway has been nailing her recent summer looks on Good Morning Britain, and her latest holiday-ready matching set is no exception. Brightening up a gloomy Friday last week, Kate wowed fans in the Isla Miley Shirt from Never Fully Dressed, priced at £89, paired with the matching Isla Dorris Skirt, priced at £79. This breezy skirt and shirt co-ord is covered in Never Fully Dressed's hand-painted Isla print, inspired by the picturesque Mallorcan town of Sóller. The shirt is oversized and slightly sheer, making it lightweight enough for warm days but still polished enough for everyday wear. Tuck it into denim shorts or jeans or layer it with a bikini for that laid-back holiday look. The skirt is just as versatile and in the same stunning print. It can be easily thrown over swimwear or dressed up with the matching shirt for a chic desk-to-dinner look like Kate. This look isn't the only one of Kate's that's caught our and fans' attention. Recently, the presenter was the latest celeb to hop on one of the biggest trends of 2025 with a head-to-toe polka dot outfit. The top in question is the Mila Trim Detail Top in Ivory, Navy French Dot from Boden. Priced at £42, this chic top has been labelled as "selling like hot cakes" on Boden's website, with sizes flying off the virtual shelves. With its full flutter sleeves and playful pom-pom trim, it adds just the right amount of fun to what would be a simple top. While the lightweight cotton makes it an easy and airy go-to for warmer days. In other GMB news, presenter Ranvir Singh wowed viewers the other week with her Red Short Sleeve Gathered Waist Underbust Midi Dress from Lipsy. Priced at £49, the timeless floral print makes it ideal for summer weddings, garden parties or the races.
Cosmopolitan
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
When is the Love Island UK 2025 final? Everything you need to know
This season of Love Island UK has been seriously explosive. The past few weeks have seen plenty of shock twists, turns, recouplings and even host Maya Jama calling out Islander Ben. It has been, dare we say it, one of our fave series in a looooong time. Now, we're thinking a lot about the looming finale and how this twisty af series will conclude. So, below, we give the lowdown on everything you need to know about the Love Island UK 2025 finale... As of yet there's been no official word from ITV about when the Love Island UK 2025 final will take place. However, it's rumoured to take place on Monday 4 August, leaving around three weeks until the series comes to a close. It's worth noting that the final episode has always taken place on a Monday, so be sure to keep your Mondays free! As with previous years, the final will be broadcast ~live~ on ITV2 and ITVX at 9pm. The final normally features the remaining four couples competing for the winning title as well as the £50,000 prize money. Taking place in the Mallorcan villa, Maya Jama hosts the evening and the public votes for their top couples. Winners also get sent a special prize in the post: the Love Island water bottle, as well as a letter from Mike Spencer-Hayter, the show's Creative Director. This, at least, is what 2023 winner Kai Fagan (who won with Sanam Harrinanan, if you need us to jog your memory) has claimed. Love Island continues at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX
Courier-Mail
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Courier-Mail
Photo speaks volumes about Justin Bieber divorce rumours
Don't miss out on the headlines from Entertainment. Followed categories will be added to My News. Justin Bieber further squashed divorce rumours by cuddling up with his wife, Hailey Bieber, during a romantic getaway in Spain. The pop star was seen getting cozy with the Rhode Skin founder while sitting along the shore of a gorgeous rocky Mallorcan beach in an Instagram photo he posted Wednesday. He captioned the photo with several heart-eyed emojis. The duo sat by the water while taking in a scenic marina surrounded by colourful architecture. The Sorry singer wore a red bomber jacket while Hailey went with a sunny yellow and white pants set. The father-of-one also shared a photo on his Instagram Story of himself lounging at a villa with a private pool surrounded by palm trees. On Monday, the pair was seen enjoying an intimate lunch date at the exclusive Gran Folies beach club. Justin Bieber packed on the PDA with wife Hailey at a Mallorca beach in an Instagram photo he posted Wednesday. Picture: Instagram The couple looked relaxed and happy as he kept a low profile. Picture: SPLASH / BACKGRID Photos obtained by Page Six show Justin looking relaxed and happy as he kept a low profile with his hood over his head. Hailey was seen wearing a stylish bandana while seated across the table from the pop star. Justin, 31, had a glass of white wine placed in front of him while Hailey, 28, was enjoying a bloody mary cocktail. Hailey has been posting promotional content for her skincare line from the stunning getaway where she hosted a Rhode Summer Club pop-up. Earlier this week, Justin shared loved-up photos with Hailey in front of a gorgeous sunset. They were seen landing in Mallorca on Tuesday along with their son, Jack Blues. Despite their recent PDA, break-up rumours have been surrounding the couple as concerns for the 'Peaches' artist's wellbeing continue to ramp up. Justin also shared a photo of himself lounging by a pool. Pictures: Getty: DUTCH/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images & Instagram Last month, Justin lashed out at paparazzi, telling photographers that he's a dad and just wants his privacy respected. Justin and Hailey, who tied the knot in 2018, welcomed their son last August. Fans have also been worried about Justin's erratic behaviour after he flaunted his drug use on social media and wrote a cryptic message about transactional relationships. The model, however, has denied that they are heading for Splittsville, addressing the rumours head-on in an interview with Vogue in May. 'I thought seven years in it would've (died down) already, and it hasn't,' she said. 'So I guess these bitches are going to be mad.' Earlier this year, a source told Page Six that Hailey is 'really concerned' for her husband. 'Justin is going through a hard time and Hailey is doing her best to be there for him, but there's only so much she can do,' our source said at the time, adding, 'Hailey loves Justin with all her heart but that doesn't necessarily mean she's happy.' Judging by their adorable vacation snaps, they may be in a good place again. This story first appeared in Page Six and was republished with permission. Originally published as Photo speaks volumes about Justin Bieber divorce rumours
Fashion Network
08-07-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Camper joins forces with Issey Miyake to create capsule fusing originality and functionality
The Mallorcan firm specializing in footwear is committed to a Japanese-inspired collaboration. Camper has united its legacy of craftsmanship with the avant-garde vision of Issey Miyake for the launch of "Peu Form", an original capsule designed by the creative director of the iconic Japanese house, Satoshi Kondo. Inspired by Camper's iconic Peu family and the "a piece of cloth" principle that characterizes Issey Miyake's philosophy, the collection has been conceived as a single piece of material that envelops the foot, fusing formal innovation and functionality in a contemporary manner. The capsule includes two models, a shoe that converts into a mule and an ankle boot designed as a second skin. With a playful and organic silhouette, both pieces stand out for their structural flexibility and their ability to be folded for easy storage. The pieces have been made with leather from Italian tanneries, a polyurethane insole, and a sole made from 20% recycled TPU, reaffirming their commitment to comfort and sustainability. The collection presents a chromatic palette featuring shades of black, white, Klein blue, and the characteristic Camper red. Peu Form will be available from July 15 in selected Camper and Issey Miyake stores worldwide, as well as selected retailers and the Camper and Issey Miyake e-commerce platforms. This is not the first time Camper has joined forces with other brands in the industry to create exclusive capsules. Just a few months ago, the Mallorcan firm collaborated with Bobo Choses to create a children's collection based on the Twins concept, featuring mismatched pairs of shoes characterized by their colorful style. Founded in 1975 in Mallorca by the Fluxà family, Camper has established itself as an international footwear reference thanks to its creative and innovative approach. With a presence in more than 2,500 multi-brand points of sale and nearly 350 of its own stores in approximately 50 markets around the world, the Balearic brand recorded a 2% increase in sales in its 2023 financial year, achieving a record turnover of 225 million euros during the period.
