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Daily Mail
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Heather Graham, 55, stuns with busty age-defying display in VERY revealing bikini during wild beach outing
Heather Graham sent temperatures soaring during a sizzling beach outing in Sardinia on Friday. The Austin Powers bombshell, 55, looked half her age as she flaunted her flawless figure and youthful glow while frolicking in the surf and sand of the Mediterranean hotspot. Rocking a skimpy red two-piece, the ageless beauty channeled her iconic Boogie Nights days —looking like she hadn't aged a day since playing sexy Roller Girl back in 1997. At one point, she dove into the crystal-clear water like she was posing for a swimsuit calendar shoot. Later, she slipped on a wide-brimmed sunhat and showed off her pert derriere while lounging in the sand. Graham's sun-soaked getaway comes just months after she set the internet ablaze with envy by sharing photos from a luxe yoga retreat at Souk Studio in Tulum, Mexico. The images showed the Wisconsin native, who is the daughter of a retired FBI agent and children's books author, posing in various string bikinis on her spiritual getaway. 'You look [fire emojis],' one fan commented under the post. Another gushed: 'My every day crush for 20 years running and still as spectacular as the first time I laid eyes upon her.' Other raved that she 'hasn't aged a day' and looked 'beautiful.' Over the years, she shared a few tricks to her age-defying looks, including her 'obsession' with yoga, sugar-free diet and up to 12 hours of sleep a night. 'I'm obsessed with yoga,' she also told Refinery29 previously. 'For fun, I would go on a yoga retreat and do four hours of yoga a day. Then I do Pilates.' During that interview, she also insisted that her restrictive diet just makes her 'feel a lot better.' 'I do eat sugar sometimes, but as a broad rule, I try to just eat no sugar basically,' she explained. 'And I will sometimes eat things with white flour, but I try to avoid white flour.' Similarly, the actress told The Independent in 2013 that she had largely stopped consuming alcohol, adding: 'I'm kind of goofy enough to have fun without drinking.' In 2016, she told The Guardian that getting some serious shut eye was her 'guilty pleasure' and that most people are 'horrified' to learn she rests 'nine and 12 hours a night.' Sleep is often considered a natural way to combat signs of ageing such as wrinkles and sagging because this is when new collagen is produced. Graham was also keen to stress that once a week she 'spends a day luxuriating in bed.' Her other tricks include moisturizing her 'whole body' and face and getting massages. The sultry snaps come after Graham called out sexism in Hollywood and in society in a recent interview. 'I think, culturally, there is definitely a message out there that keeps telling us, "Women feel bad about yourself!"' she explained to NewBeauty magazine. Graham went on to add: 'It seems like there's no age where we're really allowed to feel good about ourselves - except for maybe a very short window.' Over the years, she shared a few tricks to her age-defying looks, including her 'obsession' with yoga, sugar-free diet and up to 12 hours of sleep a night 'The rest of the time we're supposed to feel like, "I'm too young or I'm too old,"' she said. But, the Austin Powers star has found a way to deal with the frustration and remain happy and peaceful. 'I have to unplug from the culture, which is a patriarchal way of looking at things, and to affirm myself and be happy and grateful for what I do have,' she revealed. 'The older I get, the pickier I am about the energy I want around me,' the Scrubs alum told the outlet. 'I want loving, supportive people by my side. When I was younger, I was always seeking out the difficult, dramatic, complicated people. At some point, I realized that is exhausting.' Age has brought wisdom and clarity to the Extrapolations actress. 'Now, I try to have people that are supportive in my circle... You have to be with the people that really celebrate you.' The performer achieved widespread fame after landing her role as Rollergirl in the 1997 cult classic Boogie Nights. Her other most notable film credits include From Hell, Bowfinger, The Hangover, Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer, The Rest of Us, and On a Wing and a Prayer. She's also appeared on the TV series, Scrubs, Californication, Twin Peaks: The Return, and The Last Son.
The Sun
7 hours ago
- The Sun
Common beach activity at holiday hotspot could see tourists fined over £2,500 – or risk getting stopped at the airport
UK HOLIDAYMAKERS could face a hefty fine if they carry out this one common beach activity. Brits travelling to Sardinia, Italy this summer will be looking forward to the island's sprawling white beaches and scorching temperatures. 1 But whilst the area is known for its beautiful coastline and clear waters, tourists have been urged not to take advantage of the Italian landscape. While collecting shells might appear like a harmless beach activity, in Sardinia, it could cost you over £2,500. Local law prohibits taking shells or pebbles from any beach on the island in a bid to protect the area's ecosystem and prevent the beaches from eroding. Studies suggest removing shells from a seashore could impact an area's ecosystem as many animals live inside the husks. In 2017, Sardinia made it illegal to take sand from its beaches after thousands of tourists were caught trying to transport boxes of the stuff back home. Just a few years later customs police on the Mediterranean island slapped 41 travellers with penalties of up to €3,000 (£2,580) in just a few days alone. Collectively they attempted to swipe 220lb (100kg) of beach items in separate incidents. Locals grew fed up with tourists trying to take a piece of the beach home with them - and then attempting to flog it for a profit. There is even a dedicated Facebook page - called "Sardinia robbed and plundered" - to highlight the problem, which has amassed 37,722 followers. Visitors have been caught at airport and harbour customs checks, while police and the military have also been monitoring websites for unlawful sales. Spanish Beaches Close Due to Dangerous Sea Creature Cops reported dozens of illicitly advertised beach items - some with "high prices". Islanders warned the issue is creating an environmental emergency. Pierluigi Cocco, an environmental scientist and resident of the Sardinian capital Cagliari, told the BBC that the beaches were "the main reason why tourists are attracted to the island of Sardinia". He said that although taking sand home served as a reminder of a "treasured memory", it could contribute to the reduction of beaches in the future. In 2019, a French couple were caught with 40kg of sand in the boot of their car. Police found the sand crammed into 14 plastic bottles taken from a beach in Chia, southern Sardinia. The couple claimed they wanted to take it home as a "souvenir" and did not know they had committed an offence.
New York Times
2 days ago
- New York Times
The Sparkle of Separateness: Circling Sardinia by Car
I saw the two women chatting as soon as I entered the town. One was standing on the street in the shade of a low building; the other, an older lady dressed in black, was responding from her third-floor balcony. Together they formed a charming first impression of Cuglieri, a small commune I'd passed through while driving along the western coast of the Italian island of Sardinia. Nothing else was stirring on that sleepy Sunday afternoon in late September — until I bumped into three friends sitting on a bench: Antonio, Giovanni Maria and Renzo, their combined ages well over 200. I introduced myself and, when word got out that I'm half Sicilian, Antonio, the tallest gentleman, smiled and shouted: 'Ah, anche tu isolana sei!' — So you're an islander, too! His exclamation encapsulated the separateness of life on Sardinia, which lies in the Mediterranean some 120 miles west of mainland Italy. To refer to the rest of country, locals here say 'il continente' — the continent. In other words: Those 120 miles might as well be an entire ocean. My partner and I had formulated a simple plan: to fly to the Sardinian capital of Cagliari, on the southern coast, rent a car and drive the perimeter of the island counterclockwise, following as many seaside roads as possible. We also wanted to swim, hike and visit some of the smaller islands off the coast. Sardinia has about 1,150 miles of shoreline, though not all of it is accessible. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Top Gear
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Top Gear
The Microlino ‘Spiaggina' is a windowless, drop-top quadricycle that costs £21k
The Microlino 'Spiaggina' is a windowless, drop-top quadricycle that costs £21k Beach special also does 110 miles of range and a top speed of 56mph. Is this the perfect summer travel companion? Skip 11 photos in the image carousel and continue reading Turn on Javascript to see all the available pictures. 1 / 11 Microlino, maker of adorable electric quadricycles, is beginning production of the new range-topping 'Spiaggina' version it unveiled last year, which is all about hot summer nights and mocktails by the beach. For starters, the Spiaggina loses the rear and side windows, and the canvas roof can be rolled up or removed entirely, so there's nothing but the windscreen and the car's frame around you. Colour choices include 'Portofino Blue' or 'Sardinia Sage' as previewed above. Advertisement - Page continues below Those leather seats are made from the sort of vegan leather used frequently in sailing yachts, finished in a two-tone paint. They're moisture-resistant too - ideal for masking any mocktail-related accidents. The Spiaggina will be offered in mid-range spec by default, which means a 10.5kWh battery and up to 110 miles of juice, regained entirely within four hours at a home socket. This version will even hit 56mph thanks to its 17bhp e-motor. Microlino is also debuting a new 'Cool and Connect' package, which brings a more modernised climate control system, a smartphone holder and a Bluetooth speaker. This upgrade can be applied to both mid and long-range models. So yes, you can spec your Spiaggina with it. No word on how much the Cool and Connect will cost, but we do know the Spiaggina could be yours from €24,990 (£21,377). Advertisement - Page continues below Top Gear Newsletter Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox. Success Your Email*
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
The new American dream? Buying and renting out vacation homes in Italy.
Americans are buying Italian properties for rental income and vacation use. The picturesque country's cheap real estate is enticing Americans to spend money there instead of the US. On top of the passive income, rentals mean having a place to stay when vacationing. Every time Laurie DeRiu visited her father-in-law in Sardinia, she left enamored by the Italian island's beauty and relaxed atmosphere. "It's a totally different quality of life there," DeRiu, 60, told Business Insider. "It's not at all the hustle and bustle that happens, especially in the northeast." Though she fantasized about someday moving to Sardinia with her husband, DeRiu wasn't quite ready to leave western Connecticut. As a regional director for a health services company, she frequently travels around the US for work. Plus, her children and grandchildren are stateside. Yet she still thought about how nice it would be to live there. So when when her husband asked her if she'd ever thought about them living in Italy part-time, she jumped at the opportunity to make it work. The DeRius sold their rental property in North Carolina with the plan of buying a property in Italy they could rent out part of the year and enjoy themselves the rest of the time. In July 2024, they closed on a three-bedroom apartment in Alghero, Sardinia, for €405,000, which was about $440,883 at the time. So far, business has been booming. "It's renting out very quickly," DeRiu said, estimating that they had about 70% of the property's availabilty booked within five days. Now, the DeRius are making their Italian dreams a reality, at least for part of the year. And they're making money doing it. Managing property outside of your primary residence is quickly becoming a key part of making the American dream work. But some Americans like the DeRius are finding it easier to realize that dream in Italy — with the added bonus of getting guaranteed lodging on their next vacation. DeRiu said she tries to split her time between Connecticut and Alghero, ideally staying in Italy from November through May while her guests enjoy the high season during the summer. She employed Italian Real Estate Lawyers, an Italian firm that helps Americans with Italian citizenship and also offers real estate services, to help facilitate the purchase. Attorney for Italian Real Estate Lawyers Marco Permunian said he's seen an uptick in Americans like DeRiu buying property in Italy. "Over the past 12 years, we have seen a steady increase every year with some spikes that we have seen in connection with concerns regarding politics and social events," he told BI, citing a 15% increase in Americans using his services in 2024 compared to 2023. Though he doesn't ask his clients why they're considering Italy, he noted that the price of homes has to be a large factor. "We have clients, for example, from the state of California, or New York, or Pennsylvania, and to buy a house there, it costs several hundreds of thousands of dollars," Permunian said. "In Italy, especially in central and southern Italy, the cost of a property is a fraction of that. So that also helps Americans make the decision to buy." Some towns in Italy offer homes for as little as €1 — though renovations are likely necessary. And small towns like Ollolai, a small municipality in Sardinia, are specifically targeting Americans to buy homes. Melina Manasse and her husband closed on a one-bedroom home in October 2024 in Lecce, a historic city in the heel of Italy's boot. Manasse, 46, paid $278,000 for her property. Since it was already renovated, she was able to list it by March 2025. Bookings have already started, and she's expecting to make over $3,000 a month. For Manasse, the Italian home is part of a larger plan to prioritize enjoyment when choosing her investments. She owns property in Antigua and England and envisions eventually being able to bounce from country to country without paying for lodging. "This was a strategic decision to invest in Antigua, which is really popular in the winter months, and then have Lecce, which is really popular in the summer months, and then to have a long-term rental in England, which is 30 minutes by train from London," she said. "We will probably spend two to three months in one, bounce, bounce, bounce, and then you're living net zero," she added. "So they're all paying for themselves." Kelly Beigle and Boris Krstevski started their journey to becoming foreign property managers at the end of 2024 after buying a 1,350-square-foot apartment for €78,000 in the province of Brescia, about an hour from Milan. They're in the renovation process — which includes adding an entire kitchen — and expect to pay around €25,000 once they're done. Beigle, 38, and Krstevski, 39, who live in Washington, DC, said their all-in costs of about €103,000 would barely cover a down payment in the city. (According to the median price for a condo in Washington, DC, was $480,000 as of May 2025). "We could buy a condo in DC for $500,000 and put a $200,000 down payment, and then for 30 years we have to pay $4,000 a month," Beigle told Business Insider. Investing in rental property in Italy "just made sense." They paid in cash, so there's no mortgage involved, and while the property isn't ready for guests yet, they've already mapped out their expected revenue. They've found that in their region, by Lake Iseo, units rent for €100 per night on average, and they're hoping for 50% occupancy throughout the year. They'd been looking to buy a condo in DC for a while, but Beigle couldn't wrap her head around the prices she was seeing. Italy offered an invigorating alternative. "My advice is: think outside the box a little bit," she said. "The traditional save up your money, put a down payment in and have a 30-year mortgage, and just continue the rat race is outdated in my opinion." The journey of buying and renovating a home overseas hasn't been easy, but Beigle said it was the right choice for her. "I couldn't be happier," she said. "And I feel really motivated to spread that message, too." Read the original article on Business Insider Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
