FORGET the white sand beaches of the Caribbean – actress Michelle Keegan has opted for a quiet and beautiful village in Majorca for her latest holiday.
The tiny destination is in the heart of the Tramuntana mountains, but is right next to the coast and is within walking distance to a little bay with clear waters.
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Deia is a beautiful mountain village near the coast in MajorcaCredit: AlamyMichelle Keegan has posted being in Majorca on her social mediaCredit: Instagram
We’ve all heard of Majorca, the Balearic Island loved by Brits gets over two million visitors every year.
Lots will flock to the capital of Palma, but there are so many other beautiful spots to explore – and Michelle Keegan is exploring it right now.
The former Coronation Street actress posted images of herself enjoying the Spanish sunshine on Instagram.
So what is there to do in the pretty village of Deià?
The coastal village has the best of both worlds as it’s tucked away in the mountains and is minutes from the coast.
To explore Deià, be prepared to take on a hill or two as visitors do comment on how steep the cobbled streets are, with the highest point being the church.
The roads are narrow too so your best bet to get around is taking a local taxi, walking or hiring a bike.
Just a short walk from the village is Cala Deià, a small pebbly cove that has crystal-clear waters and is popular for swimming and snorkelling.
One visitor said: “It is very rocky but absolutely gorgeous and great for swimming.”
Another added: “This cove is amazing – we are already ready to return.”
If you get peckish, there are cliffside restaurants including Ca’s Patró MarchandCan Lluc.
Cala de Deià is just a short walk from the hilltop villageCredit: Alamy
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This hotel sits on Majorca’s Cala Gran Beach, a beautiful cove just a short drive away from the coastal town centre, with its trinket shops and relaxed bars. The hotel itself has all the activities and entertainment you’d expect, including bingo and live music – as well as some unique extras like mini golf and archery. Week-long breaks start from £478pp.
Back in the 1980s Richard Branson transformed the crumbling mansion into a luxury hotel – which he then sold in 2002.
The Belmond Hotel has pretty suites, a swimming pool and is surrounded by palm trees.
Luckily it’s not all luxury hotels. At Hostal Villa Verde which has simple rooms with enviable views, holidaymakers can book a stay from £60 per person per night.
There are lots of local restaurants to try too. One visitor recommended sitting on the terrace at Es Punt to try padrón peppers and patatas bravas.
Another is Restaurante Miró which has a beautiful patio area and visitors have said it’s a great place to watch the sunset.
If you want to explore Deià, head to Majorca’s capital of Palma and from there it’s a 40-minute drive.
Michelle has also shared snaps of her exploring the neighbouring destination of Valldemossa.
It’s another mountain village which sits around Real Cartuja, a huge palace and monastery.
Just like Deià, Valldemossa is considered one of the most beautiful towns and villages in the country.
A BELOVED actress has been remembered as a “powerhouse of vitality and goodwill” after tragically dying following a battle with breast cancer.
Carrie Anne Fleming, 51, passed away in Sidney, British Columbia, and was best known for her role in the fantasy drama Supernatural.
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Carrie Anne Fleming, 51, has tragically died after a battle with breast cancerCredit: GettyFleming’s death was confirmed by her Supernatural co-star Jim Beaver in a touching Facebook tributeCredit: Alamy
She is survived by her daughter Madalyn Rose.
Fleming was confirmed dead by her co-star and friend Jim Beaver in a statement to Variety.
The star died on February 26, from complications after battling the deadly illness.
Later, in a lengthy heartfelt tribute posted to Facebook, 75-year-old Beaver called Fleming his “soulmate”.
“To find a soul mate once in life is something of a miracle. To find one twice is almost unimaginable,” he said.
“To love and be loved is a pearl above price, but such pearls do come more than once or twice to the lucky.”
Beaver said loving her had been devastating, after losing Cecily – the mother of his child – to the same disease.
“I lost Cecily to cancer in 2004,” he said.
“Thursday, I lost Carrie to the same disease. I never thought my heart could break so badly more than once.
“But it has. But, oh, the two torches I carry – what bright, bright light they shed.”
He continued, recounting the first time they met on the set of the popular television series.
“Carrie Anne Fleming was cast as my wife on Supernatural in my fifth season on the show,” he said.
Beaver revealed he had “fallen for her hard” just seconds after meeting her for the first time.
He said he had been “shocked” to find she felt the same way.
“To find oneself paired with someone who not only loves and is loved, but who seems by magic or the grace of the gods to understand you, to want what you are, to want you to be what you are, who GETS you and never feels the need to have you defend who you are, and about whom you feel the same – how many of us can say that spark of divinity has alighted on us once, much less twice? I can,” he said in the heartbreaking tribute.
The pair bonded over both having daughters named Madeline Rose, with Beaver saying the discovery had been “the beginning of a beautiful friendship”.
The star was known for her roles in numerous popular TV showsCredit: GettyShe was born in Digby, Nova ScotiaCredit: Alamy
“We ran lines of dialogue together in my trailer and talked for hours that first day, and the electricity between us was practically visible,” he wrote.
Beaver said the actress had “an amazingly good nature … a rapturous laugh and an utterly adorable personality that didn’t seem to have an off switch”.
“I was so in love I think my eyes turned silver,” he said.
“She seemed to think I was worth hanging around with, too.”
Fleming also starred in other popular shows including iZombie, Smallville, Good Luck Chuck, The L Word, Married Life and Supergirl.
Born on August 16, 1974, in Digby, Nova Scotia, Fleming studied at Mount Douglas Senior Secondary in Victoria, British Columbia, and later attended the Kaleidoscope Theatre as well as the Kidco Theatre Dance Company for drama.
She broke into the industry through an uncredited appearance in Adam Sandler’s Happy Gilmore, and later in a role in Viper.
In 2005 she was cast in Dario Argento’s show Masters of Horror, starring as a disfigured woman with cannibalistic urges.
She went on to appear and star in other horror shows, including Bloodsuckers and The Tooth Fairy.
More recently Fleming played Candy Baker on five seasons of the CW’s iZombie.
She also appeared in the 2015 TV film The Unauthorized Full House Story, exploring the behind-the-scenes making of the hit sitcom.
Fleming played the mother of Full House star Candace Cameron Bure, who portrayed D.J. Tanner on the show.
Fleming also performed in a number of British Columbia stage productions, including Steel Magnolias, Noises Off, and Romeo and Juliet.
“I know from above she’s looking down on all of us with her beautiful smile. Rest in peace our Jenn.”
Erin Murphey wrote: “So sad to share that my friend Jennifer Runyon Corman has passed away after a brief battle with cancer.
“Some people you just know you’ll be friends with before you even meet. She was a special lady. I’ll miss you Jenn.
“My thoughts are with your family and beautiful children.”
Jennifer made her movie debut in the 1980 horrorfilm To All a Goodnight, taking on the lead role of Nancy.
She then took on a role as Sally Frame in the American soap Another World, acting in the series until 1982.
The beloved Ghostbusters film, which featured Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Sigourney Weaver, Jennifer acted in the opening scene as a student involved in an ESP experiment.
Her television career included guest appearances in Murder, She Wrote as well as roles in Magnum PI and Beverly Hills.
Jennifer’s final role was in the 2017 comedy horror film Bloodsucka Jones vs. The Creeping Death.
During the 2019 documentary, Remembering Ghostbusters, Jennifer appeared to discuss her most notable role.
The actresses’ grieving family announced the heartbreaking news on social mediaCredit: Getty Images
A TRAILBLAZING 80s supermodel who starred alongside TV titan Larry Hagman in Dallas has died aged 62.
Annabel Schofield – once one of the defining faces of Britain’s style revolution – passed away on February 28 in Los Angeles following a battle with cancer, it has been confirmed.
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She passed away on February 28 in LA following a battle with cancerCredit: GettyAnnabel Schofield has died aged 62Credit: GettyShe became internationally known in 1988 as Laurel Ellis in the US television series Dallas
The Welsh-born beauty became synonymous with the bold, rule-breaking glamour of 1980s London.
At the height of her fame, she was represented by London’s powerhouse Take Two Agency and became a cover girl sensation.
She fronted hundreds of fashion magazines and landing major campaigns for Yves Saint Laurent, Rimmel, Revlon and Boots No. 7.
Her international breakthrough came in unforgettable fashion – roaring through the desert in a black Ferrari for a Bugle Boy Jeans TV advert before delivering the now-iconic line: “Excuse me, are those Bugle Boy jeans you’re wearing?”
She later crossed into primetime television, playing Laurel Ellis opposite Larry Hagman in the hit US soap Dallas – cementing her place in pop culture history.
Melissa Richardson, former owner of London’s Take Two Agency, paid tribute in an emotional statement.
“She was one of David Bailey’s favorites and appeared in countless shoots for Italian Vogue. She was the forerunner of Take Two without her, we could never have made it as we did.
“We loved her because she was funny and real and beautiful and down to earth. She never changed from the sweet little 17-year-old Welsh girl I first met.
“She was directly loyal, caring, and above all, a raging beauty. She knew her craft. She was the best.”
Born on September 4, 1963 in Llanelli, Wales, Schofield was trained in the art of the silver screen.
Her father was British film production executive John D. Schofield – a powerhouse behind major box office hits including Romancing the Stone, Jerry Maguire and As Good as It Gets.
At the height of her modelling fame, Schofield made the bold move to Los Angeles – and swiftly landed a coveted role in 12 episodes of Dallas, playing Laurel Ellis opposite Larry Hagman’s legendary oil tycoon J.R. Ewing.
She starred as Alex Noffee in Solar Crisis alongside screen icon Charlton Heston, and went on to appear in Dragonard and Eye of the Widow.
In later years, she quietly built a formidable career behind the scenes, working in production on major films including The Brothers Grimm, Doom and City of Ember.
In 2010, she launched her own Burbank-based company, Bella Bene Productions, carving out a new chapter as an executive producer.
She developed commercials, music ventures and high-end fashion projects.
Schofield formed a creative partnership with director and graphic artist Nick Egan – famed for his work with music royalty including The Ramones, The Clash, Duran Duran and Oasis.
The beauty also collaborated with celebrated photographers Andrew McPherson, Ellen von Unwerth and Michael Muller.
She served as a producer alongside photographer Will Camden on the striking 3D Guerlain campaign starring Angelina Jolie.
She starred alongside Larry HagmanShe is best known for playing Laurel Ellis opposite Larry Hagman in the hit US soap DallasCredit: GettyIn later years, she quietly built a formidable career behind the scenes, working in production on major filmsCredit: Getty
