MORE changes are coming to Sky TV tomorrow, set to affect four favourite channels for millions of viewers.
The premium TV giant is known to regularly switch-up their channels to keep things fresh for customers.
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New changes will be seen to the Sky TV Guide on Sky+, Sky Q and Sky Glass/StreamCredit: Alamy
This often involves common favourites vanishing or taking on new names.
There have already been eight changes that were made to Sky TV at the beginning of this month.
And four more are expected to be introduced tomorrow which customers should be aware of.
From Monday, September 8, Back to School (Satellite 306/850 – Sky Glass/Stream 306) is reverting back to the name Sky Family/Sky Family HD after a temporary change.
Sky 90s (Satellite 302 – Sky Glass/Stream 302) is being renamed to Sky 00s/Sky 00s HD for a bit.
Sky Monsters (Satellite 311 – Sky Glass/Stream 311) is also reverting its name back to Sky ScFi/Horror/Sky ScFi/HorHD following a temporary change.
Finally, Sky Hits (Satellite 303 – Sky Glass/Stream 303) is changing its name to Sky Gems/Sky Gems HD temporarily.
There is also another change due to come at the end of the week.
On Friday, September 12, Sky Cinema Action (Satellite 307/851 – Satellite 307) will turn into SkySpider-Man/Spider-Man HD for a short period.
It comes after several rebrands to Sky’s kids channels occurred at the start of the month.
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This included Nick Jr. Paw Patrol and Nick Spongebob being replaced by Nick Jr. Peppa and Nicktoons.
Overhauls also came to Sky Cinema channels, such as Sky Lord of the Rings being reverted back to Sky Action.
Several channels turned into Christmas themed to prepare for the festive season.
And Sky Sports Action disappeared to make way for Sky Sport NFL.
Gogglebox favourites Roisin Kelly and Joe Kyle have revealed a major milestone in their relationship – just months after being axed from the Channel 4 show.
The couple announced they’re moving out of their flat in Glasgow as Roisin, 26, took to Instagram to share a heartfelt reel.
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Gogglebox favourites Roisin and Joe have announced a huge milestone in their relationshipCredit: PA
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The pair have revealed they’ve moved out of their flat in GlasgowCredit: Instagram
In the short clip, significant moments flashed up on-screen including when the pair first moved into the flat as well as decorating a Christmas tree.
This was followed by shots of the empty flat after they moved all of their belongings out of the home they once shared.
A background voice is heard saying: “It was official, a new season had begun. After all, seasons change, so do cities, people come into your life and people go but it’s comforting to know the ones you love are always in your heart and if you’re very lucky, a plane ride away.”
She captioned the post: “Oh I will miss you flat #movingout.”
In July, the two took to social media to share: “After three and a half years of sitting on the sofa channel 4 have decided it’s time for Joe and I to stretch our legs and have not asked us back for season 26. Therefore, we are leaving the Gogglebox family.
“We couldn’t be more grateful to Studio Lambert for the opportunity, the experience has actually been so mad and we will miss watching TV with you all on Friday nights!”
They added: “It’s been an honour to represent Scotland as some of the first Scottish people on the show and prove we don’t actually need subtitles.”
“We have made friends for life and after filming every week for years you have become like our family!
“We could not have asked for better people to work with and we will miss you immensely. It for sure has been a once in a lifetime opportunity.”
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A spokesperson for Channel 4 said at the time: “We thank Joe and Roisin for their contributions to Gogglebox over the years, and wish them all the best for the future.”
The new series of Gogglebox kicked off last night but fans were left fuming after Roisin and Joe weren’t included in the line-up.
Taking to X, one raged: “What’s happened to Joe and Roisin, they were the funniest ffs.”
Another added: “Can’t believe they got rid of Roisin and Joe, some of the boring b******s on this they could of p***ed off.”
A third tweeted: “I’m missing Roisin and Joe already.”
Meanwhile a fourth begged: “Can someone explain why have we replaced the lovely Scottish couple with pretentious posh p****s who aren’t even funny. just noo f*** off!!”
Sisters from Edinburgh, a family from Surrey, friends from Glasgow, a married couple from the Cotswolds, and a mother and daughter-in-law from Yorkshire all joined the show in last night’s instalment.
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The pair previously revealed they weren’t asked to return for series 26 of GoggleboxCredit: Rex
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 is just weeks away with 15 stars competing for the Glitterball Trophy
09:37, 31 Aug 2025Updated 09:44, 31 Aug 2025
Strictly’s judges will be watching every dance step
The launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2025 is now just weeks – but there’s bad news for two of the show’s brightest stars.
Pro dancers Luba Mushtuk and Nancy Xu are reportedly gutted to have been told they won’t be getting celebrity partners this year, meaning they are out of competing in the main show.
The BBC dance show kicks off next month with the likes of Emmerdale’s Lewis Cope and model Ellie Goldstein taking part.
There will be 15 stars competing in a couple with one of the experienced professionals. Sadly, it has now been revealed that favourites Luba, 35, and Nancy, 34, will not be training up and performing with the famous faces this year.
A source said : “Luba and Nancy were gutted not to be in a celebrity pairing and competing on the show this year.
Strictly professional Nancy Xu won’t be getting a partner this year(Image: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
“They are, understandably, disappointed, but realise that not everyone is able to get a celebrity partner every year.
“Of course, the professional dancers are all expert athletes and want the best chance possible to win, it’s in their nature, but they’re grateful for the gig,’ the insider told The Sun On Sunday.
Last year Nancy was partnered with former X Factor winner Shayne Ward, while Luba was with DIY SOS star Nick Knowles.
Luba Mushtuk had a rough ride on Strictly last year with her partner Nick Knowles plagued by injury(Image: PA)
Earlier this week it was reported that long-serving dancer Gorka Marquez is actually ‘relieved’ not to have a leading role in this year’s show.
Gorka declined the opportunity to be centre stage with a celebrity partner in favour of spending weeks as a judge on the Spanish version of Strictly, Bailando Con Las Estrellas.
A source told The Sun: “Gorka loves Strictly and is so proud to be one of the longest-serving pros, but has said he’ll be relieved not to be there during another fraught series while the show and its cast are accused of toxic behaviour.
“He’s very excited to have been part of the group dances, which were pre-recorded, and loves everyone on the show. But this is the third series where they face questions about bullying, chaperones and everything else.”
Gorka Marquez is switching things up by joining the judging panel this year(Image: Gorka Marquez Instagram)
A spokesperson for Gorka responded: “Gorka does not feel this way at all; he is delighted to still be a part of Strictly alongside his Spanish filming schedule.”
One agent of a star on the show said: “Everyone is a little more mindful about the fact that things can blow up…and one misstep is all it takes. Last year Wynne Evans came under immense pressure, while the previous year Amanda Abbingdon said she had a torrid time…the phrase danger money has been bandied about.”
Strictly has been hit by a string of storms recently. Last year, dancer Giovanni Pernice quit after being accused of bullying and harassing 2023 partner Abbington. Some complaints against him were upheld but he was cleared of the most serious ones in a probe.
In the same series, the BBC pro Graziano Di Prima was removed over claims of misconduct towards partner Zara McDermott during training. And this year, Welsh opera singer Evans left the dance tour after being accused of making inappropriate remarks.
The current series of Strictly got off to a rocky start with Game of Thrones actor Kristian Nairn quitting the show after just one week into rehearsals. He was swiftly replaced by Emmerdale actor Lewis Cope, who is now hot favourite to win.
NOTTINGHAM FOREST boss Nuno Espirito Santo and West Ham’s Graham Potter are joint-favourites to be the first Premier League managerial casualties of the 2025/26 season.
That’s according to bookmaker talkSPORT BET, who’ve updated their betting markets after more twists and turns in the Premier League sack race.
Here, SunSport takes a closer look at the leading contenders – and who’s most likely to get the boot first.
Nuno Espirito Santo – 11/8
Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo remains firmly in the frame to be the first Premier League manager axed this season, amid ongoing uncertainty at the City Ground.
The 51-year-old lit the fuse last week by admitting his relationship with owner Evangelos Marinakis has “changed” – and that they’re “not as close” as they once were.
Tensions are understood to stem from the club’s summer transfer dealings, now overseen by Edu, with Nuno reportedly frustrated at being sidelined from key recruitment decisions.
Forest have splashed more than £150million on seven new signings – including Omari Hutchinson, Dan Ndoye, Arnaud Kalimuendo and James McAtee – but Nuno still wants more, including a new goalkeeper and two full-backs.
Despite the growing pressure, Nuno has insisted he won’t walk away – but notably refused to guarantee he’ll still be in charge by the end of the transfer window on September 1.
He had been as short as 1/2 to be the first top-flight boss shown the door, but has drifted to 11/8 following a crisis emerging at West Ham.
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Owner Evangelos Marinakis confronting Nuno Espirito Santo on the pitch back in MayCredit: GETTY
Graham Potter – 11/8
West Ham’s Graham Potter is now level with Nuno at 11/8, having shortened from 3/1 earlier in the week after a horror run of results.
His miserable week hit a new low on Tuesday when the Hammers were dumped out of the Carabao Cup by Wolves, conceding twice in the final eight minutes in a 3-2 defeat – with Jorgen Strand Larsen bagging a brace.
The full-time whistle saw tempers boil over, with captain Jarrod Bowen confronting a furious supporter during heated post-match scenes.
That came on the back of a 5-1 thrashing by Chelsea at the London Stadium and an opening-day defeat to newly-promoted Sunderland.
Potter’s numbers make grim reading – just five wins in 22 matches since replacing Julen Lopetegui in January, with 12 defeats and a return of 0.95 points per game – the worst record of any manager in West Ham’s history.
The Hammers must now pick themselves up ahead of a weekend trip to face Nottingham Forest at the City Ground, before clashes against Tottenham, Crystal Palace, Everton and Arsenal.
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Jarrod Bowen is pulled away after clashing with West Ham supportersCredit: GETTY
What happened last season?
A total of eight Premier League managers were shown the door last season, with Manchester United’s Erik ten Hag the first to go in October.
Steve Cooper’s short-lived stint at Leicester came to a sudden end in November, before Wolves and Southampton parted ways with Gary O’Neil and Russell Martin on the same December afternoon.
Julen Lopetegui and Sean Dyche followed in January, their departures announced less than 24 hours apart. In April, Ivan Juric became the second Southampton manager to be sacked during the 2024–25 campaign.
Despite ending Tottenham’s 17-year trophy drought, Ange Postecoglou was the final manager to leave his post, dismissed in June after overseeing the club’s worst-ever Premier League finish – 17th.
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The new Premier League season kicks off on Friday, August 15, when champions Liverpool entertain Bournemouth.
Arne Slot’s Reds will be favourites to lift the trophy once more, but can Arsenal improve on three consecutive second-placed finishes? Manchester City are expected to bounce back from an uncharacteristically quiet season under Pep Guardiola, while Chelsea are the FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) champions.
Al Jazeera Sport takes a look at the likely candidates.
Liverpool
Slot’s side stormed to a record-equalling 20th Premier League title last season. The Reds finished 10 points clear of Arsenal – and that after taking their foot off the gas in a winless four-game run to finish.
Florian Wirtz is the big name summer arrival from Bayer Leverkusen and comes with a hefty price tag of $156m. The German midfielder follows French forward Hugo Ekitike and Dutch wide man Jeremie Frimpong through the Anfield gates.
The latter will be utilised both in covering for Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has joined Real Madrid, and Mohamed Salah, who will depart midseason to represent Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Securing the ongoing services of both Salah and Virgil van Dijk, however, was undoubtedly the biggest piece of business the Reds needed.
Egyptian forward Salah was heavily linked with the Saudi Pro League and, having topped the goalscoring charts against last season with 29 goals, would have been a huge loss.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot celebrates with the trophy after winning the Premier League as the now-departed Trent Alexander-Arnold, centre, watches on [Phil Noble/Reuters]
Dutch defender and Liverpool captain van Dijk has been the rock upon which the Reds’ fortunes have been built since his arrival from Southampton in 2018.
The pursuit of Aleksander Isak from Newcastle United has been ongoing for some time. Slot has teased the Reds may return with a second bid, and if one position has been in question, it is an out-and-out striker – Isak’s 23 goals last season proved he is one of the hottest talents in that role.
“Every team in the Premier League is spending money,” Slot said in the run-up to the new campaign. “So if we are only favourites because we’ve spent a bit, I would see that as weird because we’ve lost a lot as well. But that we are favourites because we won it last season and we played so well, that’s clear.”
The tragic death of Diogo Jota, in a car crash in Spain in July, supersedes all concerns of success. Coming to terms with his loss will be painful in training and in matches, with his absence felt in ways far beyond the gap the Portuguese forward leaves in the starting XI each week.
Arsenal
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal have been the form team of the last three seasons in the Premier League, but three second-place finishes in a row are starting to burn deeply in north London.
Substantial reinforcements have been sought to help the Gunners end their 22-season wait to lift the Premier League title once again.
Viktor Gyokeres is the headline news, given Arteta made little secret of his frustration with the club’s lack of striking options last season.
Viktor Gyokeres is pictured in the stands during Arsenal’s preseason tour of Singapore [Caroline Chia/Reuters]
The signing of the Swedish striker from Sporting Lisbon for 63 million pounds ($85m) will be seen as the best chance to close the gap on Liverpool.
Noni Madueke’s capture from Chelsea, meantime, divided Arsenal fans. The England international does, however, bring further depth and additional quality to a forward line, whose top scorer last season was Kai Havertz with a paltry nine goals.
The arrival in midfield from Real Sociedad of Martin Zubimendi, a Euro 2024 winner with Spain, can only solidify the already meticulously manufactured system Arteta has arranged.
Chelsea
Chelsea will surely hit the ground running following their stunning FIFA Club World Cup success against European champions Paris Saint-Germain last month.
Enzo Maresca’s side stormed to a 3-0 win against the Parisians, who swept through the UEFA Champions League – culminating in their own 5-0 demolition of Inter Milan – to complete the treble.
Joao Pedro’s three goals across the semifinal and final at the CWC have already gone a long way towards validating his 60-million-pound ($80.7m) signing from Brighton before the tournament. That move came on top of the capture of fellow strikers, Liam Delap from Ipswich and Estevao from Palmeiras.
Chelsea captain Reece James was presented with the trophy by US President Donald Trump after winning the FIFA Club World Cup [Hannah Mckay/Reuters]
Estevao scored against the west London club in his last game with his Brazilian outfit during the quarterfinals of the CWC.
Disjointed has long been a word associated with Chelsea on and off the pitch, certainly since their last Premier League title win in 2017.
Whether Maresca can continue to tie the team together following the CWC triumph, and whether that tournament will test the legs of the Blues players later in the season, could well be deciding factors in Chelsea’s title challenge.
Manchester City
Will Pep Guardiola’s team bounce back to the form that saw them claim a record fourth consecutive Premier League title only a season ago? Or will the light blues of Manchester continue to feel the heavy burden of a side that conquered all before them, only to seemingly lose control of their own success last season?
The injury to Ballon d’Or holder Rodri undoubtedly hit City hard last term, and the news that he will miss the start of the new campaign will also come as a huge concern to Guardiola.
For a team that won an unprecedented five trophies in 2023, and the record-setting Premier League title the following year, to fall so far last season came as a huge shock to all, not least their manager.
Indeed, many believed last season may well have been Guardiola’s final term. Even with a two-year contract extension signed midway through the last campaign, a slow start to this season will once again cast doubt where once it seemed unthinkable.
The departure of Kevin De Bruyne marks a passing of the guard, and that absence will now be doubly felt in the early stages with the unavailability of Rodri.
Their nine league losses last season were more than their two previous seasons combined and resulted in a first finish outside the top two since 2016-2017. The Blues also crashed out of the Champions League and League Cup early, and their FA Cup final defeat by Crystal Palace meant no silverware for the first time in eight years.
Pep Guardiola’s time at Manchester City may well be reaching a crossroads [Lee Smith/Reuters]
Midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, defender Rayan Ait-Nouri, winger Rayan Cherki and goalkeeper James Trafford have all been recruited in the close season.
The summer spree pushed City’s spending for 2025 past the 300-million-pounds ($403.5m) mark, following the arrivals of Omar Marmoush, Abdukodir Khusanov, Nico Gonzalez and Vitor Reis in the January window.
“I’m pretty sure it’ll be good, but it won’t be a red carpet season,” Guardiola said.
“The expectation at the beginning of the season is always, let’s go and try to do our best, win the first games, get confidence and move forward. We want to try and do better than last season, especially with consistency.”
A cloud that continues to hang over the club, however, is that they still face 115 charges of breaking Premier League financial regulations.
City, who have always denied any wrongdoing, were charged with the alleged breaches in February 2023. A verdict during the October international break.
The Red Devils’ captain Bruno Fernandes hit out at a “lazy” preseason performance following the 2-2 preseason draw with Everton, and also called for more reinforcements.
One of the longest serving players at the club, England international Luke Shaw, also criticised a “toxic” dressing room culture that manager Ruben Amorim was trying to change.
Just like Guardiola, his opposite number across the Manchester divide, how long the reversal in fortunes takes is likely to take will define how much longer Amorim has at the helm.
New Manchester United player Benjamin Sesko applauds fans before the preseason friendly with Fiorentina on August 9 [Andrew Boyers/Reuters]
Newcastle United narrowly missed out on a top-four spot, and with it Champions League qualification, last season, having been seen as early-season title contenders.
The doubts surrounding their star name, Isak, cast huge doubts heading into the new season for Eddie Howe’s side. Should the Swede depart, and with their own top target, Sesko, moving to Old Trafford, the Geordies look the most under threat of falling short of last season’s progress.
Aston Villa were another side that have threatened to break into the Premier League’s elite, having secured Champions League football two years ago, which resulted in a run to the quarterfinals last year.
Ivory Coast forward Evann Guessand has been signed from French club Nice for a reported fee of at least 30 million euros ($35m). The 24-year-old winger scored 13 goals last season.
If the transfer merry-go-round continues, however, then Villa striker Ollie Watkins could be the next on the move, with all of last season’s top four having been linked with a move for the England international at some stage.
Indeed, Isak’s future at Newcastle could well be the trigger for whether Watkins remains at Villa Park when the transfer window shuts on September 1.
It was the return of one of the most iconic challenges in tonight’s Love Island, the baby challenge – but it lead to some tense conversations between Yas and Jamie…
22:45, 31 Jul 2025Updated 23:28, 31 Jul 2025
The Love Island villa were moved to tears by tonight’s shock dumping, but they didn’t have long to mope around, as they had some babies to take care of…
Tonight saw the return of the iconic Love Island baby challenge, as the Islanders put their parenting skills to the test. The challenge has been part of the show for as long as fans can remember, with clips of Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae taking part in series three still floating around to this day.
Despite a number of couples being over the moon at the challenge, Yas was less than impressed, as she told her partner Jamie that she’s not maternal and has no interest in becoming a mother. Despite seeing kids in his future, Jamie assured Yas it wasn’t a deal breaker for their relationship. However, fans aren’t so convinced.
Yasmin and Jamie became exclusive during last night’s episode (Image: ITV)
During the tense conversation, Jamie told Yas he was surrounded by children in his family, and “probably would” like kids down the line, although Yas said she’d rather spend time with her friends babies as she can “give them back”.
“I’ve never had the desire to have a family,” Yas said.
“It’s not a complete deal breaker, but it’s definitely up there,” Jamie responded, as Yas said she definitely wouldn’t change her mind.
Many fans agreed with Yas on X, formerly known as Twitter, as one fan wrote: “Having this conversation about motherhood is very refreshing.”
However, some are now concerned for the future of her relationship with Jamie on the outside world. “Oh dear – Yas & Jamie might fall out over wanting kids…” wrote one concerned fan, while another penned: “Not sure Jamie likes Yas’s reaction….”
Yas and Jamie connected from the moment they met – but now some fans fear for their future (Image: ITV/Shutterstock)
A third concerned fan said: “i fear this is slowly the end of jamie and yas,” while a third penned: “i love yas and jamie but this will not work out unfortunately, when two people can’t see eye to eye on a family it’s a huge thing.”
It was a different story for Ty and Angel, as the challenge brought them even closer together. Despite only meeting a couple of weeks ago, the pair formed a strong connection from the start – as they took things to the next level.
“I really do enjoy spending time with you. I do really see a future with you,” Ty told Angel, adding: “I’ve never got on with anyone this well. It’s only right we make this exclusive.”
The chat between the two comes just days after Yas and Jamie closed things off – with Dejon recently making Meg his girlfriend.
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Love Island fans were told to vote for which couple they feel are the most compatible – with those with the fewest votes being dumped from the Island – but there may be more…
23:35, 31 Jul 2025Updated 23:42, 31 Jul 2025
Love Island fans predict a ‘brutal twist’ days before final(Image: ITV/Shutterstock)
It was another dramatic night in tonight’s Love Island, as Helena and Blu were dumped from the villa just days before the final. However, the final six can’t relax yet, as at least one more couple are about to be dumped in what appears to be the final dumping of the series.
Tonight, the Islanders took part in the Knowing Me, Knowing You challenge, hosted by Yas and Jamie. The Islanders were asked a series of questions, some light hearted, and some not so light hearted.
Despite a number of arguments, it was Meg and Dejon and Shakira and Harry who came out victorious. To the Islanders, this was just an innocent game – but fans think the producers have added a savage twist…
Meg and Dejon emerged victorious – although some accused them of cheating (Image: ITV )
At the end of tonight’s episode, viewers were told to vote for who they thought was the most compatible, with those with the least number of votes at risks of being dumped just days before the final. However, fans aren’t certain it’s all in the publics hands…
Yas and Jamie placed in last place during tonight’s challenge, with Ty and Angel coming just above them. Now, fans think they’re already in danger with them proving themselves to know each other the least.
They also predict the dumped Islanders will be making a return to make the decision, just like previous seasons. Dumped Islander Giorgio previously ‘let slip’ that he was going back to Mallorca this week during an interview on This Morning.
Fans fear for Yas and Jamie after they lost tonight’s challenge(Image: ITV)
Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, one fan penned: “This is when the dumped islanders will come in. Yas and Jamie and Angel and Ty will be the most vulnerable.”
Another penned: “’I’ve got a feeling that those with the least amount right might be up to be dumped by the other islanders and if it is and the producers let Meg and Dejon cheat I don’t even know how anyone can say it’s not blatant favouritism. I’ll be raging.”
Others fear that Toni and Cach are in danger if the dumped Islanders come back. After Toni chose to couple up with Harrison over Cach, some of the former Islanders aren’t her biggest fans.
“GUYS VOTE TONI & CACH THEY WILL BE DUMPED BY RETURNING ISLANDERS!” exclaimed one fan, while another wrote: “We need more votes for Toni and Cach. I’m scared for them.”
There’s just two more episodes to go before the live final on Monday August 4, but who will come away victorious?
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The nation’s favourite coastal locations have been named – with St Ives, Robin Hood’s Bay and Padstow among the most popular places to head to for a scenic holiday break
A third of holidaymakers say a sea view is a must-have(Image: Haven)
St Ives, Robin Hood’s Bay and Padstow are among the UK’s most cherished spots, boasting awe-inspiring vistas. A survey of 2,000 adults revealed that other beloved coastal locations include the South Downs’ expansive 100-mile stretch of picturesque views and Weymouth’s Georgian seafront.
The top 30 list also featured Pembrokeshire’s limestone cliff haven Lydstep, Devon’s yachting hotspot Salcombe and Berwick, a charming seaside town in the North East. The study, conducted by Haven, discovered that when holidaying in the UK, eight out of 10 people consider accommodation with a sea view important, with 35 percent said it was essential when going away.
Brits are willing to travel over 100 miles for a seaside stay(Image: Haven)
Simon Palethorpe, CEO at Haven, commented: “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.”
The research also found eight in ten people consider a coastal location important when holidaying in the UK, with holidaymakers willing to travel an average of 159 miles from home for a seaside break.
Furthermore, 85 percent would be prepared to pay extra for such a view, with the maximum amount spent to secure a coastal view in the UK exceeding £550 for two people.
The willingness to pay a premium for a sea view was primarily driven by the sense of relaxation and escapism it provides, with results showing being by the coast is beneficial for both mental and physical health.
Data from the OnePoll.com also revealed that over two thirds believe that coastal views in the UK can easily compete with those found overseas.
Mike Swigunski, an “eight-figure entrepreneur” and TEDx speaker, has visited more than 100 countries and has named his top five – and one is a “fairy tale city”
Mike described one as not only a “feast for the eyes” but also the palate(Image: Getty Images)
A globe-trotting entrepreneur who’s visited over 100 countries has revealed his top five favourite destinations — including one he describes as a “fairy tale city.” Mike Swigunski, an “eight-figure entrepreneur” and TEDx speaker with extensive travel experience, posed an intriguing question to his 5,000-plus YouTube followers.
He asked where they’d choose if restricted to visiting just five countries for the rest of their lives — a “fun” mental exercise he’d previously explored with several mates.
He then revealed his personal favourites, with selections stretching from the Americas through Europe and extending to Asia.
His choices included a country “full of pristine beaches” and a more unexpected choice offering “just about every landscape imaginable”.
Mike explained that Thailand would be high on his list(Image: Getty Images)
Thailand
Mike said: “One of my favourite countries in the world is full of pristine beaches, has some of the best food of any country I’ve ever been to, and costs a fraction of the price — even 13 times cheaper than the United States.”
He explained that Thailand would be high on his list, citing the “great” climate, the cost of living, the “super high quality” of food, and accommodation that’s available for a “fraction of the price.”
When it comes to local attractions, Mike said he’s a fan of the beaches, forests, the country’s “super rich” history, and — once again — the food.
Mike described Prague as a “fairy tale city” with well-preserved medieval architecture(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)
The Czech Republic
Mike said: “One of my favourite countries — and more importantly, favourite cities — is actually the most beautiful city I’ve ever seen in my life.”
He was describing Prague, the Czech capital. He portrayed it as a “fairy tale city” featuring well-preserved medieval architecture and specifically praised the “iconic” Charles Bridge.
Mike also lavished praise on other regions of the country, including the historic town of Český Krumlov. Regarding cuisine, he enjoys Czech goulash and svíčková (a beef dish served in a creamy sauce).
Italy
Mike said: “Another one of my favourite countries is good at just about everything — from food, drinks, culture, history, experiences. They have great beaches, beautiful mountains, and an amazing transport system.”
He spoke about his extensive travels across “50 different cities and locations” in Italy over a span of 15 years, highlighting the ancient ruins of Rome, the iconic canals of Venice, and the breathtaking Renaissance art found in Florence.
He praised Italy as a visual and culinary delight, lauding its “world-renowned” wines, cheeses, pasta, and pizzas, and noted how each region offers a unique taste of Italian culture.
The YouTuber was particularly fond of Georgia(Image: Getty)
Georgia
He was equally enthusiastic about Georgia, describing it as a country with “just about every landscape imaginable” and calling it a “hidden gem” rich in history, with warm people and “stunning” vistas.
He singled out Georgian delicacies such as khachapuri, a cheese-stuffed bread, and khinkali, meat-filled dumplings, as culinary highlights.
USA
Finally, he selected his home country, the US, as one of the nations he’d choose if he were only allowed five to visit for the rest of his life, mentioning that it’s where he has “so many” friends and family members.
He explained that he cherishes his time in the US because he can spend time with some of his “favourite people” in the world, adding that having the US on his list is “absolutely essential.”
