06 Jun 2013
Every summer, they clock up thousands of air miles visiting some of the most luxurious resorts in the world. So with only 72 days remaining (and counting!) until the start of the football season, there's still plenty of time for our beleaguered Premier League players to book a perfect summer getaway.
And leading UK last-minute website, Latedeals.co.uk has turned personal 'holiday' shopper for some of the biggest names in football with some expert recommendations.
Family fun in the Portugal sun
Peter and Abbey Crouch may have to compromise their usual style of glamorous holiday for a more toddler-friendly experience, and Portugal fits the bill for mum, dad and two-year old daughter in tow. Play safe from the start and avoid a long flight - Faro is only three hours away - and has a child orientated culture, plenty of family focused attractions and beaches galore! A two year old's dreamcation.
Getting over a recent love split the Turkish way
Newcastle's Danny Simpson can get over his recent split with Tulisa Contostavlos with some sun, golf and raki in the Turkish Riviera. While Tulisa parties in Marbella, Danny can catch the rays in some of the world's most stunning beaches and work on his golf handicap in 'Europe's Best Golf Destination'* by day, then by night, get down to some raki-fuelled fun in an eclectic choice of delicious traditional restaurants and lively bars.
Eligible bachelor looking for an encounter in Bulgaria
Forget LA, Chelsea's Ashley Cole should look closer to home to find the woman of his dreams - Bulgaria. Hot in more ways than one, with some of the finest sandy beaches in Europe, magnificent mountains, deep valleys plus, according to Traveler's Digest, is home to the fifth most beautiful women in the world (after Sweden, Argentina, Ukraine and Russia).
What happen in Vegas stays in Vegas
With bountiful nightlife and scorching summer temperatures, the bright lights of Sin City is a lads paradise, especially when you've got the cash to splash. And most top flight players have of course. Although be warned, the party lifestyle can have its drawbacks as Arsenal's Marouane Chamakh found out when he was blackmailed over an illicit 'rendevouz' with some Swedish women.
Time to hang up your boots in Mexico
Retired Manchester United midfield maestro, Paul Scholes, who made 497 top-flight appearances for the Premier League Champions, must be the most deserving of a holiday this year. After 20 years hard labour under Fergie, it's time for the quiet man of football to recharge his batteries with a tranquil and revitalising tropical retreat in the wonderful Mexican sun.
A baby friendly 'Staycation'
He may be the Premiership's richest star, with a personal fortune of £51 million, but for Wayne Rooney the arrival of baby number two could put the skids on an immediate overseas trip, although a visit to Spain could be on the cards...And if this doesn't materialise, he'll have plenty of time to consider his future, between babysitting duties. And let's not forget the efforts of our managers.
Ultra rich boss keeping you sweet in the Caribbean
If you can't take advantage of your oligarch boss's good nature, what can you do? After sealing a four-year deal with Chelsea this week, the spotlight will be on Jose Mourinho on his return to the Blues. And what better way for the Special One to prepare for the pressures of the season ahead than the ultimate luxurious getaway to Roman Abramovich's £60 million private mansion in the Caribbean Island hotspot of St Barts. What we wouldn't give...
For information on last-minute offers to the above destinations visit www.latedeals.co.uk.
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Kirsty Hunt
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Email: kirsty@theprboutique.co.uk