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Now that we're into March, the promise of sunnier weather is on the horizon, bringing with it the potential of lazy days spent in the garden.

Eighties pop sensation Paul Young has opened up about a horror fall he suffered during a Greek holiday that resulted in multiple fractures to his leg and a stay in intensive care, where he underwent three emergency blood transfusions.The Wherever I Lay My Hat singer's stay on the picturesque Greek island of Santorini turned into a nightmare less than a day in when he took a nasty fall down a set of outdoor hotel steps en route to breakfast. In an exclusive chat with the Daily Mirror, 69 year old Paul recalled: "It had been spitting with rain.The going under foot, as they say, was quite good as I was walking on the flat, but when I got to the top of the steps, as soon as I put my foot on the first step, my leg slipped out from underneath me. I fell and my leg cracked as soon as I hit the step." He continued, "Once I'd gone down, I couldn't stop.There was no handrail, so nothing to hold on to.

Greece, with its stunning landscapes, is a top pick for European holidaymakers, and the quaint town of Lindos in Rhodes offers some of the most awe-inspiring views.The nearby Lindian Village All Inclusive Resort Rhodes, Curio Collection by Hilton, is an ideal spot to soak up the beauty of Lindos and explore the island. Come April, Lindian Village will transform into a premium all-inclusive resort, catering to all sorts of guests – solo adventurers, honeymooners, older travellers – but it's particularly appealing for families seeking luxury.There's plenty to keep the kiddies entertained - two fabulous pools, a play area that had our two year old engrossed for hours, tasty child-friendly meals, and a top-notch kids' club.

A state of emergency has been declared on a second Greek island as earthquakes continue to rattle the south-eastern Aegean Sea - a region popular with British holidaymakers. The emergency measure ahs been announced on the island of Amorgos.

The UK Foreign Office has updated its advice for Greece as the government there declared a state of emergency and thousands of people evacuated Santorini.

An expert has warned that the risk of a ‘major’ earthquake in the Greek islands surrounding Santorini remains, despite changes in seismic activity.

Greece’s government declared a state of emergency on Santorini on Thursday (February 6) after hundreds of undersea earthquakes shook the resort island for nearly a week.

British tourists heading to a clutch of popular Greek islands have been warned following an 'increase seismic activity' in the area.

Jetting off for a sun-soaked holiday is always a treat, and one travel enthusiast insists that you should visit four "amazing" Greek islands for an "authentic feel".

Arabella Chi has gone public with her new businessman boyfriend Billy Henty as the pair stepped out arm-in-arm for their first red carpet appearance together at the premiere of new movie Venom: The Last Dance. The reality star, who has attempted to find romance on Love Island twice over the last five years, appears to have finally found love as she looked smitten with Billy, who works in trading and with a sustainable regenerative clinic.

A TikTok travel enthusiast has shared the breath-taking views of Santorini, confessing that her two-hour wait to see the sunset was absolutely worth it.

Leading travel website Thrillist have put together research that shows ten incredibly popular destinations where tourist taxes are "surging".

Holidaymakers arriving in the Greek Islands of Sanatorini and Mykonos by cruise ship could face fees of up to 20 euros in a bid to tackle overtourism. The Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis discussed the issue on Sunday saying that cruise ships have “burdened” the islands.

Greece, a wildly popular holiday destination, is currently grappling with an unexpected dilemma as a spending crunch has impacted visitors spending money this summer.

Kristin Cavallari and Mark Estes are taking their romance to Europe!

British holidaymakers who were caught up in chaotic crowds in one of the world's most beautiful island destinations have vowed never to return again.

Greece is no doubt an idyllic holiday destination.

Two Greek islands, historically popular with tourists, seem to have lost their allure. In 2023, international air traffic to Mykonos dropped by 5.9 percent, from 1.19 million visitors to 1.12 million.

Scots will be able to hop on a new EasyJet route in November when the budget airline launches its flights to Derry.

River Island has slashed the price of a stunning summer top that is immediately going to make any pair of jeans or shorts look more expensive. In fact, the top wouldn't look out of place while on a luxury holiday in Mykonos or Santorini this summer.

British holidaymakers dreaming of a new life in Greece have been cautioned about a "shock" they might face, with the advice to "get used to it." Those relocating to Greece as expats have encountered a "weird" issue, according to one expat.