Sardinia's sun lures England star Peter Crouch and fiance Abigail Clancy
England footballer Peter Crouch and his stunning lingerie and catwalk model fiance Abigail Clancy have been taking in the sights, sun and sand of the Mediterranean island of Sardinia as the summer season approaches its peak.
The tall Portsmouth striker has been enjoying the Italian island with his 23-year old partner, where they have been spotted loving it up poolside, as well as checking out what local boutiques have to offer - naturally.
And unlike his fellow footballers who would routinely shell out thousands of pounds for a yacht, the 6foot 7inch footballer settled for a small dingy in which he took a ride with Ms Clancy on board.
Sardinia is the second largest island in the Mediterranean sea and boasts beautiful beaches with very fine sand and a number of prehistoric attractions that make it a popular tourist destination.
Cagliari, the capital of the enchanting island, is a vibrant place equipped with a variety of modern, as well as historic attractions such as the Roman ruins of an amphitheatre.
Other notable attractions worth checking out while on the island include Cagliari Cathedral, which is located in the old part of the city known as Catello or castle, Porta Cristina, the beautiful Basilica of Bonaria and Porticoes of Via Roma among others.
A visit to the National Archaeologic Museum of Cagliari will unearth a treasure trove of artefacts dating back centuries, with prehistoric tombs, megalithic temples and tombs as well as famous small bronzes highlighting the Punic and Roman periods on show,
The island is divided into the provinces of Sassari, Nuoro, Oristano, Carbonia-Iglesias, Olbia-Tempio, Medio Campidano, and Ogliastra, which are also ideal for those keen on experiencing the region's culture and art.
Sardinia also boasts a calendar full of exciting festivities and other events that take place throughout the year such as Girotonno, the Citrus Festival, the Festival of Saint Efisio and Fire of Saint Antony among others.
Meanwhile, holidaymakers should be alert when booking their flights to such destinations because it has emerged that some airlines are automatically adding the cost of travel insurance on ticket prices in breach of EU regulations.
According to consumer magazine Which? Holiday, some of the operators including Easyjet, Jet2, Monarch and Air Berlin are adding up to £10 automatically to the cost of a flight and customers need to un-tick a box to opt out of the cover.
"With airlines still opting people into insurance, consumers could unwittingly buy a product which is of no use to them, and at up to £10 per person this can add up," warned Lorna Cowan, the editor of Which? Holiday.
"Buying insurance at the same time as your flights may seem like an easy and convenient option. But if you've already got an insurance policy, or it doesn't provide the right amount of cover for you, it's as useless as no cover at all."
The tall Portsmouth striker has been enjoying the Italian island with his 23-year old partner, where they have been spotted loving it up poolside, as well as checking out what local boutiques have to offer - naturally.
And unlike his fellow footballers who would routinely shell out thousands of pounds for a yacht, the 6foot 7inch footballer settled for a small dingy in which he took a ride with Ms Clancy on board.
Sardinia is the second largest island in the Mediterranean sea and boasts beautiful beaches with very fine sand and a number of prehistoric attractions that make it a popular tourist destination.
Cagliari, the capital of the enchanting island, is a vibrant place equipped with a variety of modern, as well as historic attractions such as the Roman ruins of an amphitheatre.
Other notable attractions worth checking out while on the island include Cagliari Cathedral, which is located in the old part of the city known as Catello or castle, Porta Cristina, the beautiful Basilica of Bonaria and Porticoes of Via Roma among others.
A visit to the National Archaeologic Museum of Cagliari will unearth a treasure trove of artefacts dating back centuries, with prehistoric tombs, megalithic temples and tombs as well as famous small bronzes highlighting the Punic and Roman periods on show,
The island is divided into the provinces of Sassari, Nuoro, Oristano, Carbonia-Iglesias, Olbia-Tempio, Medio Campidano, and Ogliastra, which are also ideal for those keen on experiencing the region's culture and art.
Sardinia also boasts a calendar full of exciting festivities and other events that take place throughout the year such as Girotonno, the Citrus Festival, the Festival of Saint Efisio and Fire of Saint Antony among others.
Meanwhile, holidaymakers should be alert when booking their flights to such destinations because it has emerged that some airlines are automatically adding the cost of travel insurance on ticket prices in breach of EU regulations.
According to consumer magazine Which? Holiday, some of the operators including Easyjet, Jet2, Monarch and Air Berlin are adding up to £10 automatically to the cost of a flight and customers need to un-tick a box to opt out of the cover.
"With airlines still opting people into insurance, consumers could unwittingly buy a product which is of no use to them, and at up to £10 per person this can add up," warned Lorna Cowan, the editor of Which? Holiday.
"Buying insurance at the same time as your flights may seem like an easy and convenient option. But if you've already got an insurance policy, or it doesn't provide the right amount of cover for you, it's as useless as no cover at all."