Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has launched a mega fuel storage facility in Namibia to future-proof Southern Africa’s fuel supply. The $2.5 billion tank farm in Walvis Bay is the latest of Dangote’s petro-ventures on the continent.
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ABBEY Clancy is sitting pretty on a modelling empire worth nearly £2million.
Accounts show her image rights firm Abigail Marie Clancy Limited enjoyed a bumper year, taking net assets from £1.43million to £1.89million.
On top of that, the 40-year-old’s cash reserves in the 12 months up to January hit £1.1million.
Abbey, who has four children with ex-England striker hubby Peter Crouch, fronted Agent Provocateur’s 2025 Valentine’s campaign.
She is an ambassador for Tesco’s F&F clothing range, having launched five collections.
And earlier deals include ones with Ultimo, beauty and lifestyle firm Avon, fashion and homewear chain Matalan, fashion brand Lipsy and Argos — with whom she has her own jewellery line.
Her Ultimo lingerie contract, signed in 2013, was reported at the time to be worth £250,000.
Abbey, who won Strictly Come Dancing that same year, also co-hosts hit podcast The Therapy Crouch with 45-year-old Peter.
Its publisher says the show regularly ranks in Apple’s top ten UK podcasts, and the pair have also written a book off the back of it.
Launching The Therapy Crouch in 2023, Abbey joked it was “high time I got in on the podcast action”.
Abbey also scored big by fronting Juicy Couture’s Wag-themed campaign for this summer’s World Cup — though earnings from the campaign will not be counted until next year’s accounts.
It is the fourth year in a row the model has hit a new business high.
But despite her success, Abbey is still just short of out-earning lanky former Liverpool player Peter.
His image rights firm Baseforce had net assets of £2.26million in its latest accounts after campaigns for Victorian Plumbing, Ariel laundry pods and bookmakers Paddy Power.
The couple, who married in 2011, are both directors of property firm Coolabbey and Marvellous Media.
It holds property valued at £1.2million but owes significant sums to the couple’s other companies.
Speaking to Hello! Magazine in March, Abbey said of her down-to-earth image: “I’m only used to being myself.”
OUR Spotlight On column gives you the lowdown on what to see and do in popular holiday spots and off-the-beaten-track destinations.
This week we’re shining a light on Limassol in Cyprus, home to gorgeous beaches and luxury marinas littered with quality restaurants.
Cyprus is one of the best Med destinations for some late winter sun, with it remaining one of the warmest European destinations in winter.
By that, I mean expect temperatures of 23C – not hot, but definitely t-shirt weather.
British Airways, Wizz Air and Ryanair all have direct flights to both airports which are around an jour from Limassol (with Ryanair offering them for as little as £14.99)
Here are some of our other top tips for a visit to the island city.
Limassol is so much more than a fly-and-flop destination – the second-largest city in Cyprus is rich in culture and fascinating history.
And you can unearth some of its magic at the Limassol Castle & Medieval Museum, which dates back to around 1590 (although it was demolished and has been rebuilt with several additions throughout the years).
Here you can take a detailed look at medieval pottery, old weapons and plates from the Byzantine era.
While most holidaymakers will spend their trip flopped on the beach, those with a more adventurous streak can take advantage of some gorgeous hiking trails, leading them to a couple of hidden waterfalls.
A little off the beaten track, at the foot of the Troodos Mountain, the tumbling Kaledonia and Millomeris falls are a magnificent sight – and great spot for a photo.
The stroll takes around an hour and is just shy of 3km from Pano Platres – you can reward your efforts with a refreshing dip in the waters.
Perched on a mighty hill, the ancient theatre of Kourion offers the most breathtaking view, with the Mediterranean ocean laid out below.
The horse-show-shaped archaeological site is pretty spectacular anyway, regardless of the sea views.
It was constructed at the end of the 2nd century BC, from local limestone and has seen many renovations over the years.
It’s no longer used for wild animal fights, understandably.
Instead, visitors today can expect regular theatre performances during the summer months.
There’s no end to excellent restaurants in Limassol, but if you’re a meat-eater you can’t go wrong with a slap-up dinner at Prime Steakhouse.
Located within the City of Dreams resort, close to Limassol Bay and Salt Lake, the sophisticated restaurant has been nominated in the Hotel/Resort Luxury Dining category for this year’s Cyprus Eating Awards.
Properly juicy steaks are cooked inside a Mibrasa charcoal oven and can be paired with stilton, chimichurri or morel mushroom sauces.
Make sure to wash it down with one of the whisky-based cocktails.
For dinner with a view, right on the marina is Pyxida (another nominee in the Cyprus Eating Awards) which cooks up top notch, fresh seafood.
Few bars serve better cocktails than stylish Catrinas Cyprus, a Mexican-restaurant-cum-bar close to the marina.
The classic menu features all the favourites from the zesty pornstar martini to aperol spritz
Travellers come for the fruity drinks in a laidback atmosphere, but stay for the lively music – sometimes as late as 2am.
The sprawling City of Dreams Mediterranean sits right on the coast and is bursting with fun for families and adults alike, from its grand casino and late-night shows, to tennis coaching sessions and an adventure park with a zipline coaster and climbing wall.
The five-star setting is a great place to relax with several outdoor and indoor pools, a spa and even a hair salon for those wanting a holiday zhuzh.
Rooms cost from €340 in winter, on bed and breakfast basis. See cityofdreamsmed.com.cy.
THE best hotels and resorts in Europe have been revealed and two in the UK have made the cut.
The annual World Travel Awards has named everything from beach resorts to city stays.
The good news for us Brits is that there are two in the UK – one in London and the second is a floating hotel in Edinburgh.
The Chancery Rosewood in London which opened its doors in September last year has been named Europe’s Leading New Hotel 2026.
The Grade II listed building is on Grosvenor Square and is considered one of the most expensive hotels in the country.
It has 144 suites, some of which even have steam rooms and two-person bathtubs.
On the roof are the two penthouses named Elizabeth and Charles which are 350sqm in size, and even come with private butler.
Start saving – they can cost £20,000 a night.
Otherwise the hotel has a whopping eight restaurants and bars, 24-hour in-room dining and a spa with a 25metre long swimming pool and fitness studio.
The other hotel mentioned on the list is Fingal Hotel in Scotland which was named Europe’s Leading Boutique Hotel.
It’s unlike most others as the hotel is inside the Northern Lighthouse Board ship that is permanently docked in the Port of Leith.
It has 23 custom- designed cabins onboard with super-king beds, tartan textiles,and Art Deco styling with a sun terrace, restaurant and bar.
A one-night stay for two adults starts from £279.
When it comes to hotels abroad, Ikos Odisia in Greece is one to talk about – it’s won Europe’s Leading All-Inclusive Resort at the World Travel Awards for three years in a row.
The hotel in Corfu sits on the edge of Dasia Bay – it has Mediterranean-style rooms, 10 swimming pools and a private beach.
With its ‘All Inclusive Plus’ package, guests have unlimited access to all restaurants and bars, as well as beach and pool food and beverage service with drinks, cocktails and snacks.
There’s 24-hour complimentary room service, guests can also use the Local Discovery programme which includes the use of a Tesla for one full day during the stay.
It also includes free museum tickets (one museum ticket per person, per stay) and 30-minute complimentary beachside childcare for children four and up.
Named as Europe’s Leading Luxury All-Inclusive Resort is Cullinan Belek in Turkey.
It’s been described as having true ‘glitz and glamour’ with 600 rooms in total some of which are private family villas or rooftop suites with Jacuzzis.
When one Sun Writer checked into the Cullinan Belek, she found her room came with its own pillow menu.
Her Superior Duplex room also had “top-of-the-range tech to control lights, curtains and air, plus divine Bvlgari toiletries in the two bathrooms.”
She added: “But the real treat is the swim-up infinity pool which lapped my second-floor terrace, overlooking the main resort.”
There’s a gym with a Pilates reformer stand, yoga room, Hyrox zone and the hotel has its own golf course.
Meanwhile, Almar Lido Jesolo in Italy has been named Europe’s Leading Beach Hotel.
Fifty minutes away from Venice, the hotel has 184 rooms as well as a 70metre pool heated to three different temperatures.
Even the gym overlooks the sea, otherwise head to the ocean as there is a path down to the private beach.
Another beach hotel that made it onto the award winners list is Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas which won Europe’s Leading Beach Resort.
It’s considered one of the most luxurious in Crete – the five-star resort has everything from five tennis courts and a scuba diving centre, to a swimming pool and two private beaches.
There are lots of rooms to choose from but one of the most impressive is the Island Bungalow Waterfront which has direct access to the water.
When it comes to Europe’s Leading New Boutique Hotel, the Avali by Mar-Bella Collection in Corfu has been named the best.
The hotel is on the smaller side with 76 rooms and suites, some of which have private rooftop pools.
There’s an option to go all-inclusive (which comes with unlimited ice cream) as well as 30-minutes free use of a canoe and pedalo.
It’s not all about relaxing though, the awards even highlighted the best Theme Park Hotel in Europe which went to The Land Of Legends Kingdom Hotel in Turkey.
For any fan of the theme park its ideal as guests of the hotel get included and unlimited access to the attraction.
This includes its rollercoasters and Aqua Land waterpark, and a complimentary shuttle bus and access to the private beachfront.
Next door is the newly opened Nickelodeon Hotel which opened just last year – it has character meet-and-greets throughout the day with free gaming stations and a kids’ club.
Europe’s Leading Airport Hotel 2026 – NH Lyon Airport, France
Europe’s Leading All-Suite Hotel 2026 – THE VIEW Lugano, Switzerland
Europe’s Leading All-Inclusive Resort 2026 – Ikos Odisia, Greece
Europe’s Leading Beach Hotel 2026 – Almar Lido Jesolo, Italy
Europe’s Leading Beach Resort 2026 – Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, Greece
Europe’s Leading Boutique Hotel 2026 – Fingal Hotel, Scotland
Europe’s Leading Boutique Resort 2026 – Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Resorts Collection, Italy
Europe’s Leading Casino Resort 2026 – City of Dreams Mediterranean, Cyprus
Europe’s Leading City Hotel 2026 – Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus, Türkiye
Europe’s Leading Design Hotel 2026 – 1908 Lisboa Hotel, Portugal
Europe’s Leading Entertainment Hotel 2026 – Seven Visions Resort & Places, The Dvin, Armenia
Europe’s Leading Family Resort 2026 – Sani Resort, Greece
Europe’s Leading Heritage Hotel 2026 – Párisi Udvar Hotel Budapest
Europe’s Leading Hotel 2026 – Estoril Vintage Hotel, Portugal
Europe’s Leading Hotel & Spa 2026 – Almar Timi Ama Villasimius, Italy
Europe’s Leading Island Resort 2026 – Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa, Ireland
Europe’s Leading Landmark Hotel 2026 – The Phoenicia Malta
Europe’s Leading Leisure Resort 2026 – Domes Zeen Chania, a Luxury Collection Resort, Greece
Europe’s Leading Lifestyle Hotel 2026 – Hyatt Regency Vilamoura Algarve, Portugal
Europe’s Leading Lifestyle Resort 2026 – SO/ Sotogrande Spa & Golf Resort, Spain
Europe’s Leading Luxury All-Suite Resort 2026 – Almar Giardino di Costanza Mazara del Vallo, Italy
Europe’ s Leading Luxury Beach Resort 2026 – Forte Village Resort Italy
Europe’s Leading Luxury Boutique Hotel 2026 – Gran Hotel Inglés, Spain
Europe’s Leading Luxury City Hotel 2026 – The Peninsula Paris, France
Europe’s Leading Luxury City Resort 2026 – 91 Athens Riviera, Greece
Europe’ s Leading Luxury Family Resort 2026 – Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection, Greece
Europe’s Leading Luxury Hotel 2026 – Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, Türkiye
Europe’s Leading Luxury Hotel & Spa 2026 – Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona, Spain
Europe’s Leading Luxury Island Resort 2026 – Grand Resort Lagonissi, Greece
Europe’s Leading Luxury Resort 2026 – Domes Miramere, a Luxury Collection Resort, Corfu, Greece
Europe’s Leading Luxury Villa Resort 2026 – Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, Greece
Europe’s Leading New Boutique Hotel 2026 – Avali, Mar-Bella Collection, Greece
Europe’s Leading New Hotel 2026 – The Chancery Rosewood, England
Europe’s Leading New Resort 2026 – AMOH, a Luxury Collection Resort, Rhodes, Greece
Europe’s Leading Theme Park Hotel 2026 – The Land Of Legends Kingdom Hotel, Türkiye
Europe’s Leading Wellness Hotel 2026 – Palazzo Fiuggi, Italy
Europe’s Leading Wine Region Hotel 2026 – L’AND Vineyards, Portugal
Europe’s Most Romantic Hotel 2026 – The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice, Italy
Europe’s Leading Hotel & Spa 2026 – Almar Timi Ama Villasimius, Italy
Europe’s Leading Resort 2026 – Forte Resort, Italy
Europe’s Leading Resort Villas 2026 – Dunas Douradas Beach Club, Portugal
Europe’s Leading Fully Integrated Resort 2026 – City of Dreams Mediterranean, Cyprus
Europe’s Leading Luxury All-Inclusive Resort 2026 – Cullinan Belek, Türkiye
Europe’s Leading Sports Resort 2026 – Cascade Wellness Resort, Portugal
Europe’s Leading Villa Resort 2026 – White Shell Beach Villas, Portugal
AUTUMN is theme park season in my house, as the time between summer season and October half-term is quiet with no queues – and I know how to get great deals.
The key to keeping costs down is using a technique I call ‘hack stacking’, and it’s really easy for everyone to do.
The way it works it to combine different deals to get entry for the individuals in your party and maximise the benefits that come with each.
We’ve already enjoyed cheap trips to Warwick Castle and have already lined up visits to Drayton Manor, Alton Towers and Legoland Discovery Centre.
One deal to take advantage of is with Merlin which is currently running an annual pass deal that includes the rest of this year if you pay for 2027.
A gold pass includes car parking, so the £239 cost of one pass could be well worth it just for that if you go once a month plus a couple of extra visits in the summer as lots of the theme parks charge £13 a day for parking.
The key to hack stacking is that not everyone uses the same deal to get in.
So someone else could use Tesco Clubcard vouchers or Nectar points to pay for individual entry and others could get parent and toddler tickets if you’ve got children the right age.
It’s also important to keep an eye out for deals over the course of the year and work out how they could be combined to get the most bang for your buck.
In the spring, Merlin ran a stay and play deal that included annual passes if you booked an overnight stay at one of its parks.
That’s an amazing base for building your hack stacking on. I took two of my sons to stay overnight at Legoland Windsor in June for £270 and now the three of us can get free entry into multiple Merlin attractions until next summer.
If I add on a gold pass for my husband under the current 15 months for the price of 12 deal, I only have to find a final hack to get my third son a ticket to whichever attraction we plan to visit.
So for £510, split over two payments made six months apart, not only have I got annual passes plus car parking for four people, I’ve also enjoyed an overnight theme park stay and even got a little bit of cashback through Quidco.
I did much the same at Drayton Manor, starting with the tickets I claimed through the Sun Club earlier in the year and then using a Blue Light Card discount to buy more.
I could prebook two free tickets through my Sun Club membership over the summer and then buy two more for £20 each.
My final ticket to cover my family of five was £26 using our Blue Light Card and what’s great about this offer is that you can even book it on the day, saving almost £20 on the gate price.
Normally, Drayton Manor pricing is dynamic so it goes up the closer you get to the day of your visit, even if you’re booking online, whereas the Blue Light price is a flat rate.
We paid £66 for the five of us to visit Drayton Manor on a September weekend instead of £200 if we’d turned up and paid on the day.
You can even shave a couple of quid off the parking by prebooking that online too.
And if you visit during September, you get a return visit until the end of October included.
Teachers can get in free on October 3-4, so that’s something to consider if you work in a school.
My hack-stacking trick works at most theme parks as long as you take a bit of time to look at who you’re buying entry for and then work out how to combine deals.
We visited Pleasurewood Hills near Lowestoft, which has just been named theme park of the year, in April and there’s some great deals to be had for tickets there.
You can get a Blue Light discount, but it actually makes better financial sense to use a family ticket for four people for £70 or to buy early bird tickets at £16 each a month in advance.
People with local postcodes could get a reduced price ticket at the start of the season, so it’s worth keeping an eye out to see if that pops up again.
My final tip if you fancy giving hack stacking a go is to keep an eye on discount sites like Planet Offers, Groupon or Wowcher as you can make some great savings, as long as you read the small print to make sure what you’re buying is valid on the date you want to visit.
A family ticket on the Flamingo Land website costs £168 for four people, whereas it’s £98 for the same ticket on one of the discount sites.
And make sure you check rival sites too as there can be a big difference in what they are offering.
CLUB Med has just dropped a massive Summer 2027 flash sale, slashing up to 20 per cent off all inclusive escapes.
You’ll need to act fast, though. The sale is on for strictly four days only, running from October 13 until October 16.
The sale covers holidays between May – November 2027, giving you the perfect chance to book in something to look forward to next year – and save some extra cash while doing so.
Known for premium all inclusive escapes that offer everything from Michelin-level dining to indulgent spas, Club Med are near impossible to beat when it comes to all inclusive breaks. And with this sale, prices for these fancy premium breaks have been slashed.
Each resort is also packed with activities like watersports, archery, a flying trapeze and more, plus kids clubs to keep the little ones entertained while you unwind.
From stylish Spanish retreats to white Caribbean beaches, here’s some of Club Med‘s most popular getaways you can book now in their mega flash sale.
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Sitting at the foot of the dramatic Sierra Blanca mountains, this 14-acre oasis offers sweeping views over the sparkling Mediterranean Sea.
The sprawling Spanish resort is the ultimate family playground, packed with activities including a flying trapeze, a massive splash park, and trendy Padel courts.
For some quiet time, grown ups can retreat to the adults-only Zen Zone pool while the young ones are kept busy in the kids club, or unwind with a relaxing treatment at the indulgent Cinq Mondes spa.
With endless activities and unlimited Mediterranean dining and drinks included in the price, it is the perfect fuss-free European getaway for all ages.
Club Med Palmiye in Turkey is home to a private expanse of pearl-coloured sand and pebble beach, giving it a peaceful and uncrowded feel.
When booking accommodation here, you can choose between the sleek, main hotel facing the sea, or the Villagio, a collection of peaceful bungalows tucked away in the green gardens.
Palmiye’s biggest draw is its massive range of watersports held right on its own shoreline.
You don’t have to pay extra or shuttle off-property to get out on the water: waterskiing, wakeboarding, sailing, and windsurfing are all included in the stay, complete with professional instruction.
Set on a 2,000-foot stretch of pristine white Caribbean sand, Club Med Punta Cana offers the ultimate Dominican Republic getaway – without the cramped, elbow-to-elbow feel of the coastline’s mega-resorts.
This private retreat is wrapped up in lush coconut groves and tropical gardens. At the massive lagoon pool, take your pick between chilling on an in-water lounger or lazing on a giant cabana.
All inclusive food and drink here is second-to-none, with the Hibiscus Bar serving up smoothies and cocktails and the Indigo Beach Lounge grilling local seafood and meats.
As the evening draws in, the venue transforms into an oceanfront nightclub where you can dance the night away on the sands and watch the sun sink behind the sea.
Perched on the rugged cliffs of northern Sicily, Club Med Cefalu offers a totally different vibe to your typical beachfront all inclusive.
Here you’ll stay in a private wooden bungalow built into the rocks, with incredible views over the glimmering bay.
Only 20% of the grounds here are actually built upon, so you’ll have plenty of stunning landscapes to explore.
Dining is overseen by a Michelin-starred chef, serving up everything from beachfront barbecues to local Italian wines and handmade pastas.
Forget the crowds of Santorini or Mykonos. Reaching Club Med Gregolimano feels like discovering a secret Greek gem, with a dramatic boat arrival onto the island of Evia.
This breath-taking resort is draped across a private, pine-covered peninsula that hooks out into the Aegean Sea.
As for activities, there’s tennis, Padel, yoga and Pilates classes plus an archery range shaded by a canopy of pines, to name but a few.
While it’s tempting to never leave the property, Gregolimano acts is a great base for exploring some of the Greek islands‘ best historical sites.
Well-positioned on the island of Evia, the resort can organise excursions to the mystical ancient ruins of Delphi or the sky-high monasteries of Meteora.
This spot is truly a Club Med gem – it’s rare that you can walk through millennia of history in the morning and be back at the pool with a cocktail by the afternoon!
Prices correct at the time of publication.
