With so many natural spectacles packed into the U.S., planning sightseeing trips can be a conundrum — the choice is bewildering.
With this in mind, we’ve assembled a list of 10 must-visit-at-least-once landscapes that should be inked into your bucket list. These are places that have mesmerized tourists, stolen scenes in Hollywood movies and adorned millions of postcards — wild America at its most theatrical.
Our round-up includes a canyon in Arizona so vast that storms sometimes form inside it, a geothermal wonderland in Wyoming containing half the world’s geysers, a waterfall in New York that will leave you awe-struck (even if it does seem familiar) and a valley in California that’s home to some of the world’s most famous cliff faces.
Alaska claims two entries, thanks to an epic glacier and an extremely lofty mountain, while Oregon makes the cut thanks to a lake that’s surreally beautiful.
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In Hawaii, there’s the coastline that wowed Steven Spielberg and a bizarre monolithic rock that caught his attention in Wyoming.
In New Mexico is a jaw-dropping desert that looks like it’s covered in snow.
1. Grand Canyon, Arizona
The Grand Canyon is one of the seven natural wonders of the world, and so deep it has its own weather systems (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
While there’s a postcard familiarity about the Grand Canyon, nothing beats experiencing the humbling majesty of the chasm in real life.
Carved by the Colorado River over millions of years (with rocks as old as two billion years old), the gorge, an uncontested entry on the seven natural wonders of the world list, has an immensity that’s almost difficult to comprehend.
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A mile deep and up to 18 miles wide, and stretching for 277 miles, it’s one of Earth’s most jaw-dropping landscapes, and so huge that storms sometimes form within it.
The South Rim offers one of the best ways to experience the Grand Canyon. It’s open year-round and is where you’ll find viewpoints such as Mather Point or Yavapai Observation Station. The canyon is also a popular day trip from Las Vegas by helicopter.
Great place to stay: El Tovar Hotel (rooms from $270) is set directly on the canyon rim and is imbued with historic charm. It was built in 1905 as a cross between a Swiss chalet and a Norwegian Villa.
2. Yellowstone’s geothermal drama — Wyoming/Montana/Idaho
Old Faithful, which shoots hot water around 180 feet into the air, is one of around 500-700 geysers in Yellowstone National Park (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Thanks to a vast supervolcano lurking beneath the surface and heating the groundwater, Yellowstone National Park — which spans Wyoming, Montana and Idaho — is a geothermal adventure land, with around 10,000 hydrothermal features making it seem as if the land itself is breathing.
The 3,472-square-mile park features brightly colored hot springs, mud pots, travertine terraces and between 500 and 700 geysers (roughly half of the world’s total).
The most famous of these is Old Faithful in Wyoming, which blasts water up to 180 feet in the air around 20 times a day.
One of the best ways to view the park’s theatrics is to walk the boardwalks around Wyoming’s Upper Geyser Basin, home to Old Faithful and around 150 other geysers.
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Great place to stay:Old Faithful Inn (rooms from $205, open May to October) oozes rustic simplicity — there’s no wifi or air conditioning, for example. But on the plus side, you’re within walking distance of the world’s most famous geyser.
Niagara Falls is a sight and sound you’ll never forget. Pictured is the epic Horseshoe Falls, which straddles the U.S./Canadia border. Goat Island, on the U.S. side, can be seen on the far left (Getty Images)
Around one million bathtubs of water pour over the edge of Niagara Falls every minute during peak flow. It’s a sight — and a thundering sound — that you’ll never forget.
Niagara comprises three waterfalls — the American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls, which are both in the U.S., and the vast Horseshoe Falls, which straddles the U.S./Canadian border.
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The best way to experience the spectacle from the U.S. side is from the close-up viewpoints on Goat Island, which sits with the American and Bridal falls on one side, and the Horseshoe Falls on the other.
For perhaps the most awe-inspiring encounter, board the Maid of the Mist electric boat tour, which will take you right into the mist of the falls.
Great place to stay:The Giacomo is set in a restored Art Deco tower just minutes by foot from Niagara Falls State Park and the bridge to Goat Island.
This Yosemite Valley image was taken from Tunnel View, with El Capitan on the left, Half Dome in the distance (center) and Bridalveil Fall on the right (Getty Images)
Few would argue that Yosemite Valley delivers some of the USA’s most iconic scenery.
Within this seven-mile-long glacial valley, which sits within Yosemite National Park, monolithic El Capitan (3,000 feet) and Half Dome (4,700 feet) rise dramatically from the valley floor, and Yosemite Falls, the tallest waterfall in North America, cascades 2,425 feet down a vast cliff face into Yosemite Creek.
One of the most breathtaking places to drink in the valley’s majesty is Tunnel View, just outside the Wawona Tunnel on State Highway 41.
It’s a vista made famous by the work of legendary photographer Ansel Adams, from where you can see El Capitan, Half Dome and Bridalveil Fall.
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Great place to stay:Yosemite Valley Lodge (rooms from $350) is in the heart of the valley, close to Yosemite Falls.
Denali, as seen from Reflection Pond in Denali National Park (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Denali (formerly Mount McKinley) is North America’s highest peak at 20,310 feet — but also one of the world’s great vertical ascents: from base to summit, the Alaskan behemoth measures 18,000 feet.
It’s a sight to behold, though famously elusive, with clouds often cloaking the summit.
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The mighty mountain sits around 90 miles from the entrance to Denali National Park and Preserve, which is near the small town of Denali Park on the eastern edge.
As private cars are banned beyond the 15-mile mark, better views of Denali are offered by Denali National Park bus tours, which venture further in and feature a trained naturalist who both drives and provides narration.
Great place to stay:Grande Denali Lodge (rooms from $280) is about 1.5 miles from the park entrance and offers sweeping mountain views.
Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the U.S. — and has some of the clearest water in the world (Getty Images)
Behold America’s deepest, and most surreal, lake.
Crater Lake fills the caldera of a mammoth volcano that collapsed 7,700 years ago, and plunges to a depth of 1,943 feet. And the dazzling water is among the clearest on Earth. With no rivers in or out, it’s topped up only by rain and snow.
Adding to the otherworldly vibe is Wizard Island, a lone volcanic cinder cone at the west end that rises to 755 feet.
You’ll get the best photographs from the 33-mile road that loops the caldera, but taking to the water on a boat tour is also a must.
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Great place to stay:Crater Lake Lodge (rooms from $280) is perched dramatically on the rim of the caldera, with showstopping views as standard.
The Na Pali Coast — so dramatic it was used as a filming location in Jurassic Park (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
It’s no exaggeration to say that this landscape is truly cinematic — after all, it has the stamp of approval from Steven Spielberg.
The director used the serrated emerald cliffs of the Na Pali Coast as a stand-in for “Isla Nublar” in Jurassic Park.
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In the movie, we see a helicopter carrying Dr. John Hammond and guests flying towards the shoreline’s seemingly razor-sharp ridges — this part of the coastline is so steep that road-building is completely thwarted. A fact that’s helped to preserve its lush, primeval look.
A helicopter tour is the gold-standard way to see the cliffs, but you’ll also get a great view from the water. Ground-level views are available via the Kalalau Trail.
Great place to stay:Hanalei Colony Resort (rooms from $350) is set by the beach, just minutes from the Na Pali Coast.
Devils Tower gives one section of rural Wyoming a startling look (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Devils Tower is one of America’s most startling natural sights, an 867 foot-high rock monolith in a rural area near the Black Hills of Wyoming that will stop you in your tracks.
The formation, created around 50 million years ago when molten rock erupted from below and cooled into distinctive hexagonal columns, has long attracted tourists — it became America’s first national monument in 1906. However, most will know it from Spielberg’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind, where it was used to striking effect as the point on Earth where aliens want to make contact with the human race.
For eye-popping up-close views, there’s a 1.3-mile trail that loops the base. Want to see what the view from the top is like? There are around 200 routes — but you’ll need to be an expert climber.
Great place to stay:Devils Tower Lodge (rooms from $200 per night) is just a few minutes from the monument’s base.
Mendenhall Glacier in Alaska is not just breathtaking, but easily accessible (Getty Images)
Mendenhall Glacier is vast — around 27 billion tons of ice stretching 13 miles from the mountainous Juneau Icefield to a lake dotted with icebergs. And it’s on the tourist trail, remarkable for being so easily accessible.
While many glacier visits require plane, helicopter or boat trips, followed by adventurous climbing, Mendenhall is an easy 12-mile drive from nearby Juneau city. Once there, tame trails lead to viewpoints with breathtaking vistas. You can even take to the water — guided kayak tours offer the chance to paddle among the icebergs.
There’s also the bonus of Nugget Falls, which plunges into the lake from a height of 377 feet, and the chance to spot wildlife, including black bears and eagles.
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Incorporate the Visitor Center into your visit to learn about the glacier’s dramatic retreat since the 18th century.
White Sands National Park is 275 square miles of ‘snowy’ sand (Getty Images)
Snow in the desert? At White Sands National Park, you’d be forgiven for thinking so.
The park, which sits within the northern part of the Chihuahuan Desert, is 275 square miles of brilliant white powdery gypsum sand, and looks for all the world like an Arctic landscape.
However, in the summer you can expect highs of 100F. Remarkably, because gypsum doesn’t absorb heat very efficiently, it’s possible to walk barefoot across the dunes even in strong sunshine.
The Dunes Drive loop, which begins just beyond the main park entrance off U.S. Route 70, between Las Cruces and Alamogordo, is one of the most rewarding ways to experience the spectacle, especially at sunset. It’s a paved route, and there are several parking areas from which you can step directly onto the snowy grains.
Great place to stay: Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces (rooms from $180) is around one-hour’s drive southwest of the park.
Weather experts have warned of a ‘big change’ with rain, thunderstorms and strong winds
Husna Anjum Senior Reporter and Rosie Shead
21:34, 31 May 2026
A “big change” is predicted this week as thunder and heavy rain is set to replace the recent heatwave. The UK was scorched earlier this week with temperatures up to a record 35.1C measured in Kew Gardens, west London.
However, there will be a massive drop in temperatures going forward, including 17C to 19C in the North. The South, meanwhile, could see around 18C to 21C.
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Rebecca Mitchell, senior operational meteorologist at the weather service, said: “Going into next week, there is a big change on the way. We’ve got spells of rain, possible thunderstorms, and some strengthening winds through much of the week.
“The other part of the story is the temperatures will be much lower compared to the week just gone. They’ll be around average for the time of year, which typically is around 17 to 19 degrees in the north and around 18 to 21 degrees in the south, so about 14 degrees lower in some places compared to the previous week.”
On Monday, heavy rain is expected to cross the whole country, particularly in parts of Wales, Ms Mitchell said.
“We’re not expecting too many impacts from this because it has been so dry recently for many places, and actually for some areas the rain will be welcome, I think, for gardeners, farmers, anyone hoping for some rain,” she said.
“And then, following that, into Tuesday, we’ve got some heavy showers and potential thunderstorms. The main areas likely to see some thunderstorms would be central and southern areas, so Northern Ireland, northern England, southern England, and Wales.”
For the rest of the week, much of the county will see “unsettled weather” along with some sunny spells and highs of low-20Cs, she said. The cooler conditions come after at least 14 people died during the heatwave after getting into difficulties in bodies of water, prompting emergency services to issue safety warnings.
On Sunday morning, South Yorkshire Police said a search remained ongoing at the River Don in Mexborough after the force had received reports that an 11-year-old boy had entered the water on Saturday evening but had not been seen getting out.
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Officers were called to the scene at Ferry Boat Lane at 7.59pm on Saturday and emergency crews from the National Police Air Service, Yorkshire Ambulance Service and the South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Services also responded, police said.
The boy’s family had been informed and were being supported by specially trained officers. Thousands of people in Kent were without drinking water or experienced disruptions to their supply over the weekend as South East Water continued to grapple with issues following the hot weather.
On Sunday evening, the company said drinking water supplies had been restored for “most customers” across the county, including those in Whitstable and Herne Bay.
Some 4,058 customers may still be experiencing low pressure or intermittent supply in areas including Whistable, Coxheath and Loose, South East Water said. The company apologised for the disruption and said it was working to resolve the issues.
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The BBC’s Paris correspondent, James Waterhouse, described the French capital as “jubilant” on Sunday as he reported from the Champ de Mars where fans greeted the Paris St-Germain (PSG) players after their Champions League win.
But celebrations were tainted on Saturday, as thousands of police officers were deployed to curb unrest that disrupted public services and left 219 people injured.
Eight people were in a serious condition following clashes between football fans and police, France’s Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said.
French authorities said that 780 people were arrested in Paris after clashes.
Carl: If he doesn’t have us playing like crabs going side to side again for another season and understands that central midfielders don’t play right-back then he’ll be an improvement that’s for sure. It would be a gamble but his style of football at Bournemouth is much closer to what we loved under Jurgen Klopp than anything Slot could bring. A risk worth taking.
Mike: Very happy with the Iraola approach. His attitude and work-rate, and that of his teams, is a better fit for Liverpool and what we need to right the wrongs of this season.
Mez: No-brainer. He’s been the manager of the season.
Mark: I have always enjoyed how Bournemouth played under Iraola and feel a similar excitement to when we announced Klopp. Thanks, Arne, we will never forget the 20th title, but a change is needed.
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Alex: Iraola would be a gamble. Do Liverpool have the squad for heavy metal football now? We’re in a bit of a mess with last year’s signings still to settle in and older players leaving. Luis Enrique would be my choice. He might be tempted to take on a new challenge after Paris St-Germain’s Champions League victory.
Ken: I want Liverpool to take a bit of time to get this appointment right. Sporting director Richard Hughes needs to redeem himself by doing everything he can to persuade Luis Enrique to swap Paris for Liverpool. If that fails, then Iraola would be an acceptable alternative given his body of work in the Premier League.
David: I’ve got nothing against Iraola but this seems like a backwards step for Liverpool. I’d want a manager who has a proven track record of winning trophies, not one who delivers mid-table positions at the end of the season.
Paul: Iraola would be a risk. Bournemouth, and Brighton and Brentford, just seem to be a brilliantly run clubs and that no matter who comes in they punch well above their weight. When supposedly top managers leave these clubs they don’t do as well as is expected of them and this could also be the case for Iraola. I think we need to try and get a more experienced coach who will immediately command the respect of the dressing room.
Redcar and Cleveland Council hoped to save £55,000 a year by issuing youngsters attending Guisborough’s Laurence Jackson School with bus passes to use a timetabled Arriva service instead of their usual bespoke arrangement with Skelton Coaches.
But concerns were raised over child safety and there potentially being insufficient capacity on the 65 service, which would have dropped youngsters in the town centre instead of at the school, a 15 minute walk away.
Council leader Alec Brown scotched the officer proposal after mounting opposition from those affected, pledging that any future changes would have to be agreed by the council’s cabinet.
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Parents of pupils living in Lingdale, Boosbeck, Margrove Park and Charltons were sent letters by the council stating that from September they would be expected to use the 65 service, which runs between Lingdale and Middlesbrough.
Parent Kirsty Walton said youngsters would potentially have to stand if the service was crowded, or worse still be left behind and miss lessons if a bus was at maximum capacity with a wait of another hour for the next one.
She said: “This is our child’s nearest secondary school and school transport should be provided in a safe and suitable manner if the distance is beyond three miles, which it is.
“A public bus service cannot guarantee pupil safety, seating availability, punctuality, or safeguarding standards.”
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Another parent said: “The issue is capacity.
“This simply does not seem realistic, safe or reliable for the number of children expected to use the service.”
Lockwood ward councillor Steve Kay said parents had successfully fought the planned change and it was a “victory against bureaucracy”.
He said: “I just hope that the council will continue to see sense.
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“School transport is an underrated, yet vital service [and] our children deserve the best.”
Cllr Kay said typically about 60 children a day were provided with transport by Skelton Coaches on the route in question.
He said the proposal to switch to Arriva was a “money saving exercise”, adding: “Children are more important than the council’s bank account.”
Cllr Brown said the proposal came about as a result of an annual operational review.
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He said he feared a scenario, particularly during cold winter months, where youngsters missed the return bus home.
He said: “To be stuck there an hour in the dark and cold would be unacceptable.”
Cllr Brown added: “We [the council] care.
“They [the officers] said give it a go and we said no.”
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The council previously conducted a review of school transport, investigating the potential for savings to be made by examining existing arrangements, having overspent in this area by more than £1.5m in 2024/25.
Cllr Brown said officers had done “amazingly well” in this respect.
The local authority commissions transport from private providers, where appropriate, such as coaches, mini buses and taxis, as well as funding bus passes and in some instances contributing towards parents’ petrol expenses.
SWIFTS are swirling overhead as, catching my breath in the Italian heat, I reach the sanctuary of Madonna della Costa, high on a hill above Sanremo, having navigated a hotch-potch of steep lanes.
My climb is rewarded with sweeping views across the town and of the shimmering Mediterranean beyond. Just an hour and a half by train from Nice, the year-round mild climate here has, since the 1800s, made this made this a popular destination for those seeking sun, sea and exceptional Ligurian cuisine.
‘La Pigna’ is the historic heart of this Italian Riviera resort, its name coming from the concentric arrangement of streets, resembling the scales of a pine cone.
Originally built to keep the locals safe and trap any invading pirates, intruders losing their way would soon find their route blocked inside its labyrinth of lanes.
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Six-storey colourful facades are connected by supporting mid-air stone arches, so the whole structure doesn’t just come tumbling down. It was built between the 14th and 17th centuries to cope with an expanding population wanting to live within the heavily defended city walls. It’s like exploring a medieval New York, and my neck aches from looking up to marvel at the ingenuity of it all.
Just a short stroll away lies Via Giacomo Matteotti, Sanremo’s lively pedestrian boulevard – the heart of everyday life here. This is the main shopping street, and it’s also home to the Ariston Theatre, which has hosted an annual Song Festival in February since 1977 (if you’re a Eurovision fan, this could be the time to go, as the winning song becomes Italy’s next entry). I step inside the historic ‘Daphne’ boutique, a Pandora’s box of floral silk scarves and botanical perfumes, famously favoured by Grace Kelly. Inquiring about price is clearly not the thing to do here.
A few streets on, I happen across a delightful square where the town’s market is in full swing and the locals are haggling over everything from antiques and leather handbags to freshly caught squid.
La Pigna. Photo – Kay Frances
Choosing a café in front of the action, I order an espresso (having learned it’s a crime in Italy to have a cappuccino after breakfast) and try to blend in, though my shorts are giving my tourist identity away.
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Watching the locals still wrapped up in their winter coats and mohair jumpers, I apply another layer of factor 50.
In Nice, where I landed a few days earlier, I blended in with the hordes of visitors; here, I’m standing out like a sore thumb – but in a good way. “The Ligurians dress for the seasons”, a friendly local tells me, not for the weather!”
I’ve come to Sanremo for a spring break to experience a taste of luxury on the Italian Riviera at the recently renovated 5-star Europa Palace Hotel – my stylish room has a balcony overlooking the Med. The building is one of Sanremo’s Belle Epoque luxury hotels from the 1800s.
Now with its contemporary spa and obligatory rooftop bar, the hotel is maxing out on its prime seafront location. The 30 million Euro renovation by the Lagorio family has kept the historic facades intact and is seen as one part of what is known as a Sanremo modern renaissance.
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Now famous for its music festival and bustling flower market, the biggest in Italy, and known as ‘La Citta dei Fiori” – city of flowers – Sanremo was once the playground of the English aristocracy, Russian nobility, travelling artists, and stars of stage and screen. The city still boasts its iconic Belle Époque architecture and is now in the midst of a tourism revival, especially popular with the French who can hop over the border using the punctual (and very affordable) coastal rail line. But apart from the sea, sand, and history, it’s descriptions of the Ligurian cuisine that have lured me to this stretch of coastline.
La Pigna. Photo – Kay Frances
After my 6pm aperitivo on the hotel’s panoramic rooftop terrace (think contemporary architecture, modern furniture and an age-old olive tree), I join friends in the Rêve Bistrot. Entertained by local jazz musicians we challenge ourselves to whittle down our antipasti, primi, secondi, contorni, and dolce to just three courses. Chef Alessandro Schiavon’s menu choice is cruelly seductive, but the wine selection made easier by our charming sommelier (who, incidentally, also imparted the crash course on which coffee to order and when). A fresh white Vermentino gets my taste buds tingling, ready for the main event. Can I manage four courses I ponder?
I plump for cuttlefish and baby octopus stew, with panissa (a delicious Ligurian fried appetiser made with chickpea flour) and Swiss chard cream, skipping the first course to leave room for the main – fried calamari and prawns with seaweed and garlic mayonnaise – before moving my belt a notch to enjoy a decadent red wine pear ‘stroscia’ cake with zabaglione (a decadent regional variation on this classic Italian pudding made with whipped custard and sweet Moscato wine). Sleep comes easily as I drift off dreaming of the next day’s menu.
As well as being perfectly placed along the train line between France and Italy, there’s a scattering of pretty towns and villages to visit in the surrounding hills. Curious to see Monet’s bridge, which he painted after declaring it to be “a jewel of lightness”, we head to the small medieval village of Dolceacqua.
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Colourful square in Sanremo. Photo by Kay Frances
Hanging onto the heels of our local guide to avoid getting lost in its maze of medieval streets, and stopping by artisan makers of organic wines, soaps and perfumes, we reach the 12th-century castle and its keep, just as church bells ring out across the lush Nervia valley below.
Back at the winding seafront in Sanremo, there’s just time to build up an appetite for dinner. Taking bicycles from the hotel, we ride along the palm fringed coastline, a dedicated cycle route offering 33km of easy riding, passing beaches and pretty seaside villages. Lying directly in front of the Europa Palace Hotel, this promenade dates to the 19th century and owes its name to Maria Alexandrovna Romanova, wife of Tsar Alexander II of Russia. The story goes that during her stay in Sanremo in 1874, she was so captivated that she financed the planting of Washingtonia palms along the promenade and, in gratitude, Sanremo dedicated this stretch of coastline to the Empress.
Sanremo beach. Image – Kay Frances
After an afternoon’s cycling, a cinnamon and ginger body scrub in the hotel’s ‘Anemoi’ spa is the perfect tonic for any aching legs. Blissfully calm, it offers a Finnish sauna, a spacious Hamman, a generous indoor pool with waterfalls and underwater jets, plus an ice waterfall for the brave and a fully equipped gym. The tempting selection of spa treatments and scents; orange blossom, cedarwood and lemon and petitgrain, makes choosing a massage essential oil almost as tricky as choosing dinner (but not quite).
As if on cue, as aperitivo hour approaches, the spa quietly empties and we squeeze in a pre-dinner Aperol spritz on the rooftop terrace, whilst soaking up the last rays of sunshine. The deep blue Mediterranean stretches out before us, and the town’s Art deco casino begins to sparkle below. As the sun slips below the horizon, I return to the happy torture of choosing my next dish. Grilled octopus with Jerusalem artichokes instead of the rabbit, perhaps? A delicious Ligurian dilemma.
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Europa Palace Hotel, Sanremo – www.europapalacesanremo.com
Since 2006, originally every two years but now annually since 2018, Soccer Aid has raised money in aid of UNICEF UK, through ticket sales and donations from the public.
From actors such as Tom Hiddleston, Owen Cooper and Danny Dyer to football legends Wayne Rooney and Jill Scott, there are plenty of huge names taking part.
Here is everything you need to know for this year’s match.
As with each year, the exhibition-style football match will once again be between England and the Soccer Aid World XI.
Each team is composed of celebrities and former professional players representing their countries, and is the only mixed-sex match officially sanctioned by The FA.
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The England team is as follows:
Managers: Robbie Williams, Harry Redknapp and David Seaman
Legends: Wayne Rooney, Jermain Defoe, Jill Scott, Jack Wilshere, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Jade Moore, Joleon Lescott, Theo Walcott, Steph Houghton, Toni Duggan, Joe Hart
Celebrities: Tom Hiddleston, Paddy McGuinness, Owen Cooper, Danny Dyer, Damson Idris, Angryginge, Chloe Burrows, Jack Whitehall, Jordan North, Sam Thompson, Joe Marler, Olly Murs, Tom Grennan, GK Barry, Alex Brooker
The Soccer Aid World XI team is as follows:
Managers: Usain Bolt and Clarence Seedorf
Legends: Tim Cahill, Jordi Alba, Leonardo Bonucci, Lukas Podolski, Michael Essien, Dimitar Berbatov, Nemanja Matic, Ali Krieger, Edwin van der Sar, Jen Beattie.
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Celebrities: Ethan Payne, Dermot Kennedy, Maisie Adam, Nicky Byrne, Chris O’Dowd, Richard Gadd, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Simon Neil, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, Molly McCann, Tobi Brown/TBJZL, Big Zuu, Frankie Dettori, Nabhaan Rizwan
The ROW/World XI team narrowly leads the head-to-head, with eight wins to the England team’s six.
Last year’s match saw the World XI team win 5-4 at Old Trafford in Manchester.
This year, the match is being held at the London Stadium, which is the second time it has been played there.
When is Soccer Aid on?
Soccer Aid 2026 is free to watch in the UK and will be on ITV1 from 5pm tonight (May 31), with kick off at 6.30pm.
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This year’s fundraising could help UNICEF create safe spaces in crises, deliver vital vaccinations and nutrition, support learning, and so much more to protect every child’s right to play.
Will you be watching Soccer Aid this year? Let us know in the comments.
The five-part programme will follow Leo (Cumming), a bar owner in Manchester’s gay district of Canal Street.
He ends up getting embroiled in a feud with his long-standing neighbour Clive (played by David Morrissey).
The synopsis for Tip Toe reads: “Just as life should be settling down, the world around them is growing more tense.
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“Words become weapons, opinions become radicalised, and gradually, two neighbours become deadly enemies in a tense, suburban thriller which challenges everything we consider to be safe.”
Tip Toe examines rising prejudice and hate crimes towards the LGBTQ+ community.
Speaking about the show, Russell T Davies shared: “I think it’s a crisis happening day after day – and it’s anyone.
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“Everyone’s being weaponised against [each other].
“You could make a Jewish version of this drama, you could make a disabled version of this drama, women could make this drama.
“I see straight white men who could make this drama, feeling marginalised.
“It’s the temperature of the dialogue and the argument and the pitch of it – all driven by our phones – that’s alarming me greatly.”
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Tip Toe full cast list for Channel 4 series
Alan Cumming as Leo Struthers
David Morrissey as Clive Goss
Elizabeth Berrington as Stephanie Dale
Pooky Quesnel as Marie Goss
Jackson Connor as George Goss
Paul Rhys as Melba
Iz Hesketh as Zee Malone
Andy Moss as Eddie
Ania Marson as Bridget
Joseph Evans as Saul Goss
Gabriel Clark as Mikey Driscoll from Bolton
Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo as Judy Khumalo
Shakeel Kimotho as Hanna Ayomide
Jolyon Benson as Frederic Hopper
Kamil Borowski as Michal
Dominic Holmes as Regime from Bolton
Jackie Love as Miss Dixie
Munya Mswaka as Kofi Musah
Hamza Medley as Kabir Sharma
Garon Akbar Clark as Vivaan Sharma
Jake Waring as Alex Badderley
Tyler Dobbs as Trent
Imran Adams as Kwame Mbusi
Steven Hillman as Tommo Brookes
Jack Craig as Bradley Tuckshop Tucker
Charles Humphreys as Olly
George Kent as John
Clare Calbraith as Maggie Sullivan
Charlie Condou as Curtis Baxter
Peter Caulfield as Dave
Rae O’Brien as Lucille
Stephen Bailey as Benny
Callum Mardy as Robin Sparks
Denise Welch as Diane Vazey
Alex Williams as Rajesh
Colin Connor as Connor Brady
Hassan Maarfi as Hashim Habib
Dale Monie as Craig Calloway
Sophia Smith as Molly
Recommended reading:
When will Tip Toe be on TV?
Tip Toe’s first episode will air at 9pm on Sunday, May 31 on Channel 4, with the second episode following a day later in the same timeslot on Monday, June 1.
The remaining three episodes will air at 9pm on Sunday, June 7, Monday, June 8 and Tuesday, June 9.
Episodes will also be available to watch on Channel 4’s streaming service.
Will you be watching Tip Toe on Channel 4? Let us know in the comments.
TfL has insisted any such schedule would be voluntary and would not result in a reduction of contracted hours.
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Tube services will be heavily disrupted on strike days, which will run from 00.01 to 23.59 on Tuesday, June 2, and then the same hours on Thursday, June 4.
On those days, no service at all is expected on the Circle line or the Piccadilly line.
No service will operate on the Circle or Piccadilly Lines on both Tuesday and Thursday (Picture: Vuk Valcic/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock)
There will also be no trains on the Metropolitan line between Baker Street and Aldgate, and on the Central line between White City and Liverpool Street.
While other lines including Overground and Elizabeth Line will operate as usual, service levels will vary with trains starting later and finishing earlier than usual, with customers advised to complete journeys before 9pm on both days.
A normal service is expected to run on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, TfL has said.
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TfL chief operating officer Claire Mann said the transport authority was hoping to pilot proposals for a four-day week on the Bakerloo line, which it said had support from ‘a significant number’ of drivers.
She said: ‘We are disappointed to see the RMT continue with this industrial action.
‘We still believe that the points they have raised can be worked out in time, through more detailed discussions and we are continuing to talk to the union’s representatives to find a way to avoid disruption to London.
‘We urge the RMT to work with us so we can resolve this dispute. In the meantime, we are asking customers to check before they travel and allow plenty of extra time for their journeys.’
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RMT confirmed this week that strikes would go ahead, citing concerns the proposed four-day week could lead to ‘fatigue, longer shifts and reduced flexibility’.
Shaw said after the victory at Wembley that she had been “a bit nervous” about announcing her new deal.
Fans had been through an emotional rollercoaster about her leaving, with Chelsea poised to take advantage.
But after a long season, in which Shaw scooped up several individual accolades including the WSL Player of the Year and Golden Boot, she relished getting her hands on another piece of silverware.
“To get the double is a good feeling,” Shaw said. “I’ve always said that Manchester is my home. It took a while, but we finally got [the contract agreement] done.”
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At Wembley, her opener was crucial, coming after Brighton had dominated the first 30 minutes and with City struggling to get a foothold.
One moment – a cross into Shaw in the 38th minute – changed the game as the Jamaica striker rose highest to loop a header past goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie.
That killed Brighton’s momentum and captain Alex Greenwood’s strike just before half-time gave City a commanding lead.
Jeglertz agreed Shaw’s goal gave his side “relief” and her assist for Fujino in the second half put City out of sight. A final goal from substitute Vivianne Miedema confirmed victory.
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Despite the noise over the past month, Shaw has remained their standout performer. She was important in the final, was the matchwinner in the semi-finals and finished the WSL season with a double on final day to reach 21 goals in 22 matches.
“I’m very impressed with how she handled that [speculation],” said Jeglertz. “She has never showed any mood that has affected her performance.
“Of course, she knows about the writings. But at the same time, she has been so professional, always performed and always been a good person.”
Rain is due to cross much of the UK after days of soaring temperatures
Thunderstorms and heavy downpours are due to hit the UK in a ‘big change’ in conditions after the end of the heatwave, the Met Office has said. It comes after record-breaking temperatures baked the country earlier this week.
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Temperatures soared across the UK, with 35.1C measured in Kew Gardens, west London, and 32.9C recorded at Cardiff’s Bute Park, on Tuesday. On Sunday (May 31), Bushy Park in Richmond upon Thames saw the highest temperature of the day at 24.7C, the Met Office said.
But the weather is due to change from Monday, with heavy rain expected to cross the whole country, particularly in parts of Wales, forecasters have said, with thunderstorms and cooler weather to continue.
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Rebecca Mitchell, senior operational meteorologist at the weather service, said: “Going into next week, there is a big change on the way. We’ve got spells of rain, possible thunderstorms, and some strengthening winds through much of the week. The other part of the story is the temperatures will be much lower compared to the week just gone.
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“They’ll be around average for the time of year, which typically is around 17 to 19 degrees in the north and around 18 to 21 degrees in the south, so about 14 degrees lower in some places compared to the previous week.
“We’re not expecting too many impacts from this because it has been so dry recently for many places, and actually for some areas the rain will be welcome, I think, for gardeners, farmers, anyone hoping for some rain,” she said. “And then, following that, into Tuesday, we’ve got some heavy showers and potential thunderstorms.
“The main areas likely to see some thunderstorms would be central and southern areas, so Northern Ireland, northern England, southern England, and Wales.”
For the rest of the week, much of the county will see ‘unsettled weather’ along with some sunny spells and highs of low-20Cs, she said. The cooler conditions come after at least 15 people died during the heatwave after getting into difficulties in bodies of water, prompting emergency services to issue safety warnings.
Officers were called to the scene at Ferry Boat Lane at 7.59pm on Saturday and emergency crews from the National Police Air Service, Yorkshire Ambulance Service and the South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Services also responded, police said.
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