Ten of the best majestic Scottish islands from Iona and Islay to South Uist   

The writer Lawrence Durrell called it ‘islomania’, a condition he described as ‘an affliction of the spirit’ that led sufferers to find islands ‘irresistible’.  He caught the bug on Corfu, but I defy you not to turn into an islomaniac after a visit to one of the many beautiful islands off the coast of Scotland. … Read more

Jersey’s my oyster! Discovering the island’s largest oyster farm and learning how to ‘shuck’ them 

The most sought-after foods tend to divide opinion — and for good reason. The truffle, pulled from the dirt, often by a pig, can be overwhelming, caviar leaves many cold, and it’s best not to think about how foie gras is produced. The oyster is summed up by author Jonathan Swift: ‘He was a bold … Read more

Britain’s hidden islands and what they’re best for

Britain has over 1,000 islands and many of them, as a fascinating new book reveals, are ripe for exploring. Islandeering: Adventures Around The Edge Of Britain’s Hidden Islands, by Lisa Drewe, charts 50 hidden islands, many accessible but little known – all perfect for adventure and circumnavigation. The new book underscores what each island is … Read more

Love Island’s Luke Trotman and Siannise Fudge share a kiss

Love Island’s Luke Trotman and Siannise Fudge share a kiss while Demi Jones and Luke Mabbott pack on the PDA during double date night By Olivia Wheeler For Mailonline Published: 00:54 GMT, 6 March 2020 | Updated: 03:55 GMT, 6 March 2020 They rose to fame on the winter edition of the ITV2 dating series. … Read more

Love Island’s Maura Higgins catches up with DOI partner Alex after Curtis Pritchard split

Maura Higgins has been hit by claims she split with Curtis Pritchard after rowing over her friendship with Dancing On Ice partner Alexander Demetriou. MailOnline exclusively revealed that Maura, 29, and Curtis, 24, had parted ways earlier this week. And now it has been reported that the former couple had a series of rows over her … Read more

Love Island’s Shaughna claps back at Callum

‘I’ll sleep better at night now’: Love Island’s Shaughna Phillips rolls her eyes as she claps back at Callum Jones after he said HE’S not ‘bitter’ over their rift in VERY awkward exchange By Rebecca Davison for MailOnline Published: 12:13 GMT, 5 March 2020 | Updated: 12:13 GMT, 5 March 2020 They were forced to … Read more

Love Island’s Rebecca Gormley and Biggs Chris continue to flaunt their new-found romance

Love Island’s Rebecca Gormley puts on a busty display in a blue mini dress as she and Biggs Chris go out on another date… but the beauty queen insists ‘nothing is official’ By Raven Saunt For Mailonline Published: 09:21 GMT, 4 March 2020 | Updated: 09:34 GMT, 4 March 2020 They both left the Love … Read more

Love Island’s Montana Brown attends Deported premiere in LA

She was last seen in California, taking in the mountain air with Rebel Wilson. And Love Island’s Montana Brown turned heads in a midriff-flashing beige tracksuit on Tuesday when she attended the Deported movie premiere in LA with pal Georgia Harrison. Reality star Montana, 24, went braless under her ribbed crop top while a pair … Read more

Monty Halls on how his family fell in love with Galapagos Islands

The girls didn’t look at me as I tiptoed into their bedroom. Isla and Molly were lying stock-still in their beds, eyes swivelled upwards and covers pulled up under their chins. ‘Morning Daddy,’ said Isla, very quietly indeed, without averting her gaze from the ceiling. Perched directly over their heads like a hairy glove puppet … Read more

Base yourself in Sorrento to explore three of Italy’s romantic islands – Capri, Procida and Ischia

The ticket seller at Sorrento’s ferry port looks up from his mid-morning snack and says: ‘I call this my island dream: prawns from the sea, lemon from the trees. Delizioso!’ Discovering a poet in a ticket kiosk is a good start to the day as I board the ferry for Ischia — one of three … Read more