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KATIE TAYLOR shared a lovely moment with a young fan during the open workout before her trilogy bout against Amanda Serrano.

The Bray woman, 39, defends her undisputed super lightweight titles against the Puerto Rican at MSG on Friday night, live on Netflix.

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Katie Taylor took part in an open workout before her bout with Amanda Serrano[/caption]

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With fight week in full flow, both Taylor and Serrano took part in an open workout at The Oculus at World Trade Center.

Fans turned out in force to witness their heroes, including a young girl who joined Taylor in the ring for a bit of shadow boxing.

As the encounter rolled on, she was asked if she looked up to the 2012 Olympic gold medallist.

In response, the youngster melted the interviewer’s heart by saying: “I love Katie”.

Fans reacted to the clip on Instagram by declaring it demonstrated why KT is the best.

One said: “Irelands best role model in the fighting game”

A second commented: “Aw, this is why Katie is the best! The greatest of all time”

A third posted: “How many young girls has Katie Taylor inspired?

“If you’ve ever been to one of her fights, you’ll know , the energy, the faces in the crowd, the belief.

“She’s not just a champion; she’s an icon in the highest sense”

A fourth said: “Inspiring the next generation”

And a fifth hailed: “She’s gonna become jus like Katie 20 years from now”

Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano have fought each other twice before in a pair of instant classics – both of which the Irishwoman won.

In April 2022, she defended her lightweight belts against the 36-year-old in a Fight of the Year candidate at Madison Square Garden.

She repeated the job last November with a unanimous decision win at the AT&T Stadium despite having a point deducted and Serrano debating the result.

Taylor will look to make it 3-0 on Friday night in the headline bout on an all-female card which is set to break a Guinness World Record.

There will be an incredible – and record-breaking – 17 WORLD TITLES on the line throughout the night.

The record attempt exclusively includes belts from the four major boxing sanctioning bodies, the WBC, WBA, WBO and IBF.

An official Guinness World Record adjudicator will also be in attendance with the current record set at 12.

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Erwin Tulfo has filed his second set of priority measures for the 20th Congress—most of which are aimed at supporting vulnerable sectors and streamlining government systems. READ: LIST: 20th Congress: What pet bills did senators file? Tulfo filed his measures before the chamber’s Bills and Index Section on Tuesday. These measures are

SHOPKEEPERS  and business owners are celebrating today after the Government decided to shoot down proposals to jack up insurance claim pay outs by 17 per cent.

The Judicial Council recently put forward a proposal to increase the guidelines for personal injury awards by 17 per cent in line with inflation.

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Brian Hanley praised Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan for his decision[/caption]

Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan had been expected to sign off on the proposed increases before the Dail broke for the summer.

However, the Fianna Fail TD has instead slapped down the judges’ recommendation and will leave the payout guidelines as they are.

Minister O’Callaghan brought a memo to the Cabinet sub committee on insurance which outlined his decision.

However, he warned that leaving the guidelines as they are could create an issue where judges can hand out higher pay outs while the Personal Injuries Board would be stuck to the guidelines.

The decision to not hike up the guidelines was met with jubilation by business owners today who had been warning the Government that increasing payouts could force some firms to close their doors.

Brian Hanley from the Alliance of Insurance Reform praised the Minister for the important decision that will help prevent premium prices from skyrocketing.

The insurance industry expert had recently written for the Irish Sun to warn about the impact of rising pay outs and urged the Minister to step back from the brink.

Speaking today, the Alliance of Insurance Reform boss called on the Coalition to go one step further and ensure that insurers drop their prices for customers.

He said: “In terms of liability insurance for businesses, sports, community and voluntary groups we have seen substantial decreases in the volume of claims and the size of awards.

“It is unconscionable that insurers have chosen not to pass on savings to customers, choosing instead to prioritise profits over their policyholders.

“All appropriate pressure must be brought to bear on them by our elected representatives and we look forward to seeing how the next action plan for insurance reform will address this key issue.”

Retail Excellence which represents hundreds of shops across the country hailed the move as a lifeline for struggling businesses.

They said: “A proposed blanket increase in personal injury awards would have been a regressive step and would have led to even bigger premiums for businesses and customers, at a time when the cost of doing business is soaring.

“Even as the amount and value of claims have fallen, insurance companies have shown time and time again that they will prioritise profits over their policyholders.”

A MAJOR global car brand has halted the production of three of its popular models at two of its major factories.

The cancellation will affect a major market, as the company battles with massive financial difficulties. 

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Nissan has paused the the production of three models bound for Canada[/caption]

Nissan Motor has suspended the production of its Pathfinder and Murano SUVs which are produced at its huge factory in Tennessee. 

The production of the iconic Frontier pickup trucks, assembled in Mississippi, has also been halted. 

This cancellation will particularly affect Canadian customers, as both the Mississippi and Tennessee factories serve customers north of the American border. 

Although Canada is not one of Nissan’s key markets, the brand’s decision to axe sales of three of its popular models in the country highlights the difficulty caused by Donald Trump’s tariff war. 

President Trump imposed 25 per cent tariffs on auto imports in April, which prompted Canada to retaliate with similar tariffs. 

This has forced car makers to adjust their strategies, with Mazda halting its Canadian-bound products at its massive Alabama plant. 

Instead, Mazda diverted funds to producing cars for the U.S markets.

Nissan has confirmed that the pause in the production of the three models is a “short-term measure”, which could be reversed if the US and Canadian governments reach a “successful agreement in the near future”.

They added that the Rogue and Kicks models, produced in Japan and Mexico, will continue to be available in Canada. 

Nissan has battled with incredible losses over the past financial year, sustaining a staggering $4.5 billion net loss.

The company is also staring down the barrel of a massive $4.8 billion in debt. 

The British Government threw a lifeline for the struggling car brand, when UK Export Finance underwrote a £1 billion loan to keep the company afloat. 

To save money, the car brand is rumoured to be reducing its number of factories from 17 down to 10. 

The government hopes that the move will help to keep the Sunderland factory – the brand’s only plant in the UK – open.

This could save over 20,000 British jobs.

However, this is just a fifth of the 1 Trillion Yen needed to keep the company going.

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The cost of producing vehicles has skyrocketed because of Trump’s tariff war[/caption]

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The company hopes the move is a ‘short-term measure’[/caption]

THE FAMILY of a missing man were drinking water from the same reservoir his body had been decomposing in for six months.

Glen Godfrey’s body was found six months after he was first reported missing last December, despite police reassuring his family that divers had scoured the King George VI Reservoir in Staines, Surrey.

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Glen’s mother, Denise, reported him missing 18 days after he was last seen in Staines on December 4 last year[/caption]

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The King George VI Reservoir, located near Heathrow Airport, belongs to Thames Water and supplies drinking water across London[/caption]

The 38-year-old’s devastated relatives claim that Surrey Police assured them his body was “100% not in the water”, after experts explained it would have resurfaced after 37 days.

The reservoir, located near Heathrow Airport, belongs to Thames Water and supplies drinking water across London.

Glen’s mother, Denise, reported him missing 18 days after he was last seen in Staines on December 4 last year.

His bereaved cousin, Amy McGill, slammed the “dismissive” cops after his body was eventually discovered in the same body of water by a Thames Water employee on May 13.

She also accused them of failing to question two people who were allegedly with Glen right before he died and saw him jump in the reservoir.

Speaking to The Sun, Amy fumed: “We, as a family and as a community, were drinking water from the very reservoir where Glen’s body was decomposing.

“Glen’s body was finally discovered in the reservoir, a body of water that police had repeatedly assured us had been thoroughly searched twice.

“We’ve begged the police for answers and transparency, but they’ve been extremely dismissive.

“They don’t want to tell us what they found in the post-mortem exam.

“These are really important details that could lead us to the truth as to what happened to him.

“I don’t know, for example, if he had any water in his lungs, drugs or alcohol in his system, or anything else.

“We were told by water recovery experts that Glen was 100% not in the reservoir, claiming that flotation occurs after 37 days.

“And yet, Glen was later found right there.”

The family, from Ashford, Surrey, said they have unanswered questions as to why his body did not resurface after 37 days.

They decided to take matters into their own hands, leading untrained searches with public volunteers themselves.

A GoFundMe page was also set up to fund the desperate search, raising more than £5,000.

Amy said: “We privately funded specialist search teams and even brought in search dogs.

“These dogs signalled Glen’s presence in the reservoir, months before his body was found.

“The police dismissed these indications as ‘just silts of mud’.

“Glen’s family, friends, and even strangers, conducted our own daily searches, risking our safety without proper equipment or training.

“We could never thank these selfless individuals enough.

“Surrey Police would make Facebook posts and our community would ask questions why they didn’t check properly.

“The police would delete their posts, even after editing them, silencing conversation and avoiding responsibility.”

They have also launched a petition to create “Glen’s Law” after their six month battle for answers.

The law calls for better accountability from authorities, compassionate communication between families and authorities, family liaison officers and consideration of third-party involvement.

On the petition’s official page, the family said: “Glen’s story is not unique.

“Across the nation, families face the abyss of uncertainty when a loved one goes missing, especially in cases involving bodies of water.

“We demand a change; we need “Glen’s Law,” a national framework to ensure immediate, professional, and effective responses to all missing persons cases.”

Recounting Glen’s last steps, Amy added: “His last known moments were with a homeless man and woman.

“Their accounts were troubling and inconsistent, yet they were never treated as persons of interest.

“Glen was seen withdrawing money from his bank, telling the cashier he was going to a party.

“Hours later, he vanished at their camp on Staines Moor, never to be seen alive again.

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“When we reported him missing, we asked why there was no attempt to report that he’s just gone missing.

“The homeless pair bizarrely claimed that he randomly took off his boots, jumped over 8 feet fences and into the water.

“If that did truly happen, you’d be concerned and let someone know. Instead, they shrugged it off as ‘he just ran off’.

“What’s even more alarming is that we’ve received hundreds of messages from members of the public who encountered the two individuals Glen was last seen with.

“Many of these messages contain chilling stories of threats, intimidation, and even fear for their own lives.”

The family’s local community hailing from surrounding areas such as Staines, Ashford, Hounslow and Heathrow have taken to social media to share their thoughts.

One Facebook user wrote: “Maybe if Surrey Police listened to the poor family, six months they have been through this!

“No support from Surrey police for this family at all. It’s absolutely heartbreaking.”

Another added: “Isn’t the reservoir used for drinking water?

“How can Surrey Police not search this more extensively?

“6 months worth of drinking water with potential human remains in?

“Not only let the family down. Let the wider community down as well.

“Disgraceful response.”

In response, Surrey Police defended its “robust” investigation into Glen’s disappearance.

A spokesperson for the force said: “We continue to offer our thoughts to Glen’s family following the sad discovery of his body at the King George VI Reservoir in Stanwell earlier this year.

“Following the report to Surrey Police on 22 December 2024, we carried out a robust investigation to initially find Glen, and subsequently when his body was found, to rule out any third party involvement in his death.

 “We explored various lines of enquiry, including reviewing CCTV and phone records.

“We also carried out interviews with those Glen was last known to be with, released public appeals for information and conducted extensive searches in the vicinity of where he was last sighted.

“This included using specialist search and rescue teams, underwater sonar equipment and dive teams to assist in finding him. 

 “We have remained in contact with Glen’s next of kin, and are aware that some members of his family continue to have questions around his death.

“The matter is now an investigation that will continue by the Surrey Coroner and an inquest will take place in due course.

“We have attempted to engage with Glen’s wider family to provide additional support at what remains a difficult time, and have encouraged them to use our complaints process if they remain unsatisfied with Surrey Police.”

Thames Water has been approached for comment.

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Glen’s family claim his body was discovered by a Thames Water worker[/caption]

SOAP legend Michelle Collins has spoken about her return to EastEnders as the infamously evil Cindy Beale – and the ‘risk’ has paid off handsomely.

As well as playing the Walford villain, actress Michelle also runs a firm called It Worx Limited – which she started in 1996.

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The soap star’s business is booming again since she returned to the TV role[/caption]

It takes in cash from her telly work and its bottom line has been swelled by money from her lucrative EastEnders contract.

The business was down to £20,000 just before she inked her new deal.

But figures sent to Companies House and published this week for the 12 months to March this year show cash reserves of almost £200,000.

And she has a Corporation Tax bill of £69,694 – meaning her earnings were around five times that sum.

Even though Michelle was thrilled when the show’s former executive producer Chris Clenshaw asked her to come back to Albert Square, the star wasn’t sure how Cindy would be received by viewers.

Speaking at the TRIC Awards at Grosvenor House in London, Michelle said: “I didn’t know if people would be happy that she was back. I really didn’t know, you have to take that risk!

“But, I think she’s gone down quite well.”

Cindy – who is the former wife of Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) and the ex-wife of George Knight (Colin Salmon) – has caused a lot of drama since her return, such as having an affair with George’s son Junior (Micah Balfour).

But Michelle thinks Cindy’s bad behaviour has gone down well with EastEnders’ viewers.

She said: “I think people are liking her.

“People don’t want to see nice Cindy. She was nice for a while, and they don’t want to see nice Cindy – I promise you, they don’t!

“Sometimes I’ll pick up the scripts, and I’ll go, ‘Oh no, you can’t. Really? Having an affair with his son? No, it’ll be fine, people love her.'”

The actress first joined EastEnders as scheming Cindy in 1988 for a two-year stint.

She returned in 1992 for six years before taking a longer break.

The 63-year-old thrilled fans with a shock comeback to the BBC soap after a 25-year hiatus in 2023.

It was revealed that Ian Beale’s ex did not actually die during childbirth in prison and was instead put into witness protection under a new identity – Rose Sawyer – for decades.

The star is set to take to the stage this summer in a one woman show at the Edinburgh festival, called Motorhome Marilyn – a play about a Marilyn Monroe impersonator.

EastEnders bosses have let her have a month off, but Michelle has kept tight-lipped about how writers will create Cindy’s exit storyline.

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Actress Michelle made a welcome return to Walford in 2023[/caption]

LOOSE Women star Andrea McLean has swapped the UK for Spain after selling her £1m home and nearly dying.

The successful author and TV star, 55, has had a tough time of it since quitting the ITV daytime show in 2020 to run her female empowerment brand, This Girl Is On Fire.

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The business was dissolved in February of this year after failing to make money, despite a hefty investment from the sale of Andrea’s Surrey home.

Around the same time the business was wound down, Andrea revealed she came terrifyingly close – just 24 hours – to dying after being struck down with pneumonia and sepsis.

Now she’s seeking a fresh start and focusing on her writing career, having already published three bestsellers – This Girl Is On Fire, Confessions of a Good Girl and Confessions of a Menopausal Woman.

A source said: “It’s been a tough couple of years and the business never financially recovered. Andrea made the decision to dissolve the business officially earlier this year.

“Now she’s planning a new life in Spain with husband Nick [Feeney]. After she nearly died, Andrea’s focused on what really matters – family and friends.

“She’s in a really good place, positive, loved up with Nick still, her kids are all grown up so she’s happy and making life work for her.”

The Sun has contacted a representative for Andrea for comment.

A television favourite for more than two decades, Andrea previously told how her endorsement deals dried up overnight when she announced she was quitting Loose Women to focus on her business.

Suddenly, the money she was planning on using to fund the early days of the brand disappeared.

She said: ”On the day that I announced I was leaving, every brand dropped me… so I went from, ‘OK I knew I had this amount of money coming in and this much work that will see me through to the next six to eight months,’ it disappeared overnight.

”That’s how big a deal moving away from TV is. It was financially like a punch in the stomach, my safety net was gone. I was like, ‘Oh my god I only have my savings. I can’t turn back and change my mind. I have no other income.'”

Andrea turned to the stock market after selling her home and moving into a six-bedroom rental, but it remains unknown what sort of return she made.

The most recent accounts for her former business published in December 2023 showed it had just £292 in assets.

Her decision to leave Loose Women behind came after she suffered a nervous breakdown.

Announcing her exit live on air, she said: “Last year I had a nervous breakdown and what I felt was this year, collectively, the world had a breakdown and the experience I had means that this year I was mentally really strong to deal with everything that the pandemic threw at us.

“But it made me stop and think: ‘What do I actually want?’ If there is anything that can show us you only get one life…

“Are you living it the way you want? Doing everything you want to do? Being brave and taking chances? And I realised no.”

Through all her hardship, Andrea has had husband Nick by her side and now the pair are committed to starting a new chapter in sunny Spain.

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IRISH families are being urged “to put safety first” when near water as the country prepares for sizzling weather.

Temperatures could hit a sweltering 30C this weekend, which will have many looking to cool off in the water.

But experts at the RNLI are calling on anyone planning a trip to the coast or inland waterways during the heat blast to be aware of the dangers.

They advise people to visit beaches with lifeguards and to check local weather forecasts, tide times and potential hazards, before arriving.

For those with families, they urge keeping a close eye on your loved ones while on the beach and in the water and not allowing anyone to swim alone.

Linda-Gene Byrne, RNLI Water Safety Lead, said: “We are expecting people to head to the coast during the hot weather, it is a great way to have fun, relax and cool off in high temperatures.

“If you do go to the coast, please choose a lifeguarded beach and swim between the flags. Remember where there are no flags, there are no lifeguards.”

If you or someone you know falls in the water unexpectedly, the organisation urges using the ‘Float to Live’ technique, in which a person lies on their back in the water and avoids panicking.

In cases of emergency, swimmers are also advised to dial 999 and ask for the Coast Guard.

Such heat presents not only danger to swimmers and those enjoying the sun, but to their pets too.

Organisations such as DogsTrust and petinsurance.ie have also come out with key advice for owners so that they are aware of the dangers facing their pets.

One key tip is the ‘Five Second Rule’, which advises owners to hold their hands to the ground for five seconds before walking their dog.

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Other tips critical for protecting our companions throughout the spectacular weather include ensuring access to fresh air and water.

They also advise providing protection from the sun and scheduling exercise for later in the day when the heat is less intense.

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A MOTHER has issued a stark warning against a popular summer drink kids go crazy for.

Sherene, a mum-of-two, took to TikTok to warn fellow parents about her shocking discovery just in time for the summer holidays.

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The mum, from the UK, was on holiday at the time, and spotted plenty of parents letting their children drink slushies by the pool.

But she said there were some serious hidden dangers lurking in the icy drink.

She said: “The amount of people I have seen whilst being on holiday, giving their one-year-old and two-year-old slush puppies is beyond me.”

While the mum picked out the name-brand of the frozen drinks, it wasn’t just Slush Puppies that could pose a danger, as any at-home or pre-made frozen slushie drink could be a risk.

“Now I know a lot of people are uneducated on it. So I’m going to share a few facts on why I will never give my child or children Slush Puppies, at least until they are 10 years old,” she continued.

Glycerol is a key ingredient in the drinks as it stops the liquid from freezing solid.

But too much glycerol can have dangerous effects on children under 10.

At high levels, it can cause Glycerol Intoxication which can cause shock, hypoglycaemia and loss of consciousness.

Now, most slushies are made with low levels, but vendors may not measure the amount of the liquid properly which could pose a danger, says Sherene.

The mum added: “Instead of measuring the correct amount of glycerol in each cup or in each machine, they will just keep topping it up.

“So they never know the exact amount and that can potentially unalive your child.

“I would rather my child scream the shop down instead of giving her a Slush Puppy.”

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has now updated its guidance to state that slush ice drinks containing glycerol are not suitable for children under seven.

Earlier this year, the brightly-coloured drinks — which are designed to appeal to children — were linked to the hospitalisation of 21 children aged two to seven.

Members of the food watchdog’s board called for the change after reviewing evidence on the risk of glycerol to young children’s health.

Slush ice drinks can contain glycerol –  also called E422 or glycerine on some labels – as a substitute for sugar to prevent them from freezing solid.

The sugar substitute is also found in some other foods, but at much lower quantities than in slush ice drinks. 

“I give my kids a lot of things to make my life easier. Slush puppy will not be one of them. It’s just so, so dangerous. It’s not worth it,” Sherene said.

The clip was shared on her TikTok account @shercyrusx and went viral with over 514k views.

Parents were quick to thank her for the warning in the comments.

One person wrote: “I gave my toddler a Slush Puppie I didn’t know that they are dangerous. I don’t understand why there isn’t any awareness on this or age restriction!!! Thank you for sharing.”

Another commented: “Why don’t they put an age restriction on them?”

“Well I don’t watch the news and this is the first I have heard about it, thank you for the awareness, we go on holiday next month and it will be a big nope for them to have one now,” penned a third.

Meanwhile a fourth said: “I didn’t know this at ALL. I take my kids to the cinema regularly and I always get them a slushie.”

“Thank you for educating us! Because I was so unaware until last week! Thank you mummaaa,” claimed a fifth

Someone else added: “I’ve been a parent for 12 years and I literally never knew this!! I mean a slush puppy is a very rare treat for my children but that’s mad!”

ADVENTUROUS swingers have been invited on a sex cruise to four popular destinations – but there’s a strict dress code.

The Killing Kittens brand has created an unbelievably kinky holiday opportunity for both singles and couples – are you ready to explore?

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The swingers cruise sails for six nights[/caption]

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The UK based company holds spicy events for those looking to explore all their wildest sexual desires.

Those who sign-up to the pleasure experience will travel to Barcelona, Monte Carlo, Florence and Portofino.

Naughty events on-board will range from a White Party to a mysterious masquerade ball.

There’s also a sensual Kreatures of the Night primal evening to heighten all senses, and a Dominion party where playmates can show off their latex outfits.

Killing Kittens’ most established experience, fittingly named Hedonism, will also be unfolding.

There are more regular activities too such as cooking classes, wine and whiskey tastings, yoga and a running club.

Meanwhile, those looking to delve deeper into enrichening their knowledge can partake in sex and relationship workshops.

There are also light hearted sexual-themed quiz nights and couples speed dating.

However, there are strict rules to follow should you venture onto the open sea with your fellow kink-positive guests.

Killing Kittens has three primary values – privacy, confidentiality and discretion.

Discretion entails complete confidentiality, meaning ticket-holders can’t revealed anyone’s identity.

You must also be honest about your relationships, both past and present.

Another core rule is “no solo men in playrooms”, to ensure the safety of women on the cruise.

There are no single men allowed on board at all, only single women or women in partnerships are permitted.

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Guests must also sign consent forms once they embark on the journey.

Founder Emma Sayle told Metro: “Obviously it’s consent, consent, consent, and everything is based on respect and being a decent human being.”

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Despite the open-minded and relaxed atmosphere, there’s certain do’s and don’ts when it comes to clothing.

But, if you can’t wrap your head around the rules, there are spaces on board where it’s permitted to be completely naked.

The guidelines come into force for events, where Emma warned: “You’ll need to adhere to the dress code depending on the theme of the night.

“The White party is self explanatory – it’s all white; the masked ball is black tie and ball gowns with masks; kreatures of the night is woodland, goddesses, nymphs – a chance to play real dress up.

“Hedonism is beach club wear in the day, and in the night Dominion is latex and leather.”

The cruise sets sail on June 9, 2026, and lasts for six sex-fuelled nights.

Swingers interested in signing up will have to fork out at least £5,000.

However, it’s an all inclusive trip which means you won’t have to shell out for any food or drink.

This comes as we revealed some of the raciest places to travel around the world, including the many luxury resorts where clothes are always optional.

Cap D’Agde, located in France, is the biggest nudist town in the world, where it’s compulsory to bare it all on the beach – and it has been dubbed Naked City for this very reason.

In the French town, which gets up to 50,000 tourists a day, you’ll see everyone going about their business, walking around naked in the shops, having forked out £6 for a “naked tax”.

Elsewhere, The Naughty Cruise, which travelled from Los Angeles to Mexico, made waves when it promised four days of sex-fuelled parties for 2,000 revellers.

Entertainment around the ship, which was organised by Couples Cruise in 2017, included everything from outrageous fancy dress parties – where guests were encouraged to dress as kinky as possible – to naked body paint, kinky sex instruments and nudity at all times.

There was even a tantra centre where couples could learn about the art of sensual touch, as well as massage classes and “group sessions” which allowed more amorous couples to explore their boundaries and have fun with others.

Another couples-only cruise where “clothing is optional” is called Desire Cruise, which regularly sets sail from Venice, attracting a mix of 700 nudists, swingers and the curious.

Guests can take part in tantric yoga, talks from sexologists and sex games. 

Plus, Hedonism Resort describes itself as the “world’s most iconic, clothing-optional, adult playground and the sexiest place on earth where you can be as mild or as wild as you like!”

Located in Jamaica, the stunning resort is an all-inclusive paradise, where the drinks are flowing and guests “can turn their fantasies into reality”.

As well as the usual all-you-can-eat buffets and all-you-can-drink bars you’d find in an all-inclusive resort, Hedonism also has a playroom open 10pm to 3am.

In here, couples, single women and invited single men will be greeted by a Playroom Hostess, and expected to participate, rather than watch.