I’ve been to over 50 countries – my best cheap winter sun holidays under 7 hours from UK with £11 hotels & £1.70 beer

AS the Sun’s Deputy Travel Editor, I’ve racked up the air miles over the years – travelling to over 55 countries and more than 100 cities. So when it comes to winter sun, I can of course wax lyrical about the beauty of Hawaii or the stunning...

Six easy winter sun adventure holidays with hiking and scuba diving

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Best holiday destinations for November to get some late autumn sun

With autumn here and the kids long back at school, summer holidays in hotpots such as Italy, Croatia and France have faded into distant memory. November brings wet, dark and dreary weather to the UK with the bang of Bonfire Night; summer days...

Cape Verde’s historic leap – from archipelagic underdogs to World Cup debutants

In a nation of only 525,000 people scattered across 10 volcanic islands off Africa’s west coast, football has long been more than just a game in Cape Verde – it is a symbol of unity and aspiration. The national team – nicknamed the “Blue Sharks” –...

In the News… quick recap of local news and beyond for week ending Oct. 25, 2025

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Mum dies on family holiday two days after falling ill at five-star Cape Verde hotel

Elena Walsh has died after suffering a severe illness while on a luxury holiday in Cape Verde(Image: Irwin Mitchell/SWNS) A beloved mum has tragically died after falling ill while staying at a hotel during a luxury break in Cape Verde. Elena...

Mum dies after falling ill at Cape Verde hotel as family left 'broken'

Elena Walsh with her husband, Patrick and their son, Sean. (Image: Irwin Mitchell/SWNS) A mum died after suffering a severe illness while staying at a hotel during a holiday in Cape Verde. Elena Walsh, 64, was staying at the hotel to celebrate her...

British mother, 64, died on family holiday in Cape Verde after falling ill at five-star hotel

A British mother died on a family holiday in Cape Verde after falling ill at a five-star hotel. Elena Walsh, 64, had been staying at Riu Cabo Verde, a luxury resort on the picturesque Sal island in the south of the African country, when she became...

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Mum dies two days after falling seriously ill at Cape Verde hotel

A British mum tragically died after falling seriously ill at what her family claims was an "unhygienic" hotel during a luxury holiday in Cape Verde. Elena Walsh, 64, was marking her husband's 60th birthday and their son's engagement at the...

Mum fell sick on Cape Verde holiday - two days later she was dead

A British mother has died after contracting a severe illness while staying at what they allege was an "unhygienic" hotel during a luxury break in Cape Verde. Elena Walsh, 64, was holidaying at the five-star Riu Cabo Verde resort in Sal to mark her...

Mum fell ill at five-star Cape Verde hotel - two days later she was dead

Steven Smith Network Content Editor, Gary Porter and Annabal Bagdi 15:25, 19 Oct 2025 Elena Walsh(Image: Irwin Mitchell/SWNS) A mum died after contracting a severe illness while on holiday at a five-star hotel in Cape Verde. Elena Walsh booked the...

Brit mum dies on dream family holiday in Cape Verde celebrating son’s engagement after falling ill at five-star hotel

A BRITISH mum has tragically died after falling ill on a £5,000 “trip of a lifetime” with her family. Elena Walsh, 64, was staying at a five star resort in Cape Verde when she began feeling unwell. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Thank you!...

British nurse dies days after falling ill at five-star Cape Verde resort

Elena Walsh died after suffering a severe illness while on a luxury holiday in Cape Verde (Credits: Irwin Mitchell / SWNS) A British mum has died after becoming unwell while staying at a five-star Cape Verde resort her family claims was beset by...

Brit mum dies after falling ill at luxury Cape Verde hotel that 'served tepid food'

Elena Walsh with her husband Patrick and their son, Sean(Image: Irwin Mitchell/SWNS) A British mum tragically passed away after becoming gravely unwell at what her family claims was an "unhygienic" hotel during a luxury getaway in Cape Verde....

Kings Heath mum fell ill at five-star Cape Verde hotel - two days later she was dead

Elena Walsh(Image: Irwin Mitchell/SWNS) A Birmingham mum died after contracting a severe illness on holiday at a five-star hotel in Cape Verde. Elena Walsh booked the Riu Cabo Verde resort in Sal to mark her husband's 60th birthday and their son's...

British mum dies two days after falling ill on holiday at Cape Verde hotel

Elena Walsh(Image: Irwin Mitchell/SWNS) A British mum died after falling severely ill at what her family alleges was an "unhygienic" hotel during a luxury holiday in Cape Verde. Elena Walsh, 64, was enjoying a stay at the five-star Riu Cabo Verde...

Mum who fell ill at Cape Verde hotel dies two days later

Elena Walsh with her husband Patrick, their son, Sean and Sean's fiancée, Gemma(Image: Irwin Mitchell/SWNS) A British mum has died after suffering a severe illness while staying at what they claim was an "unhygienic" hotel during a luxury holiday...

Mum dies two days after falling ill on dream Cape Verde holiday

(Image: Irwin Mitchell/SWNS) A mum died after falling severely ill during a holiday to celebrate her husband’s 60th birthday and their son’s engagement. Part-time nurse Elena Walsh, 64, began suffering from symptoms including sickness and...

Mum who got sick at Cape Verde hotel dies two days later

Elena Walsh with her husband Patrick and their son, Sean(Image: Irwin Mitchell/SWNS) A British mum has died after suffering a severe illness while staying at an "unhygienic" hotel during a luxury holiday in Cape Verde. Elena Walsh, 64, was staying...