MALDIVES holidays are on the bucket list of so many Britons thanks to the picture postcard-worthy scenery and year-round sun. Kandima Maldives is one of many hotels in the Indian Ocean nation, so what makes it stand out? This writer headed to the resort to find out.

AS I SIT at the bar looking out across the best, white-sand beach in Jamaica, the chilled beats of reggae's latest superstar bounce across the breeze. The chorus to local boy Chronixx's "Skankin' Sweet" kicks in. An ode to parking the stresses of life and appreciating the good things, his lyrics "forget your troubles and rock with me," certainly resonate throughout this laid-back Caribbean island nation.

HOWEVER idyllic the destination, some things are always the same. You're going to get sunburnt - even if you lather on the factor 50. At one point you will long for a British cup of tea. And that scavenging local wildlife - such as the obligatory one-eyed cat - are always a reliable constant.

UNIVERSAL CREDIT claims have soared in recent weeks, as Britons have begun to feel the financial impact of the coronavirus crisis. How much is Universal Credit? The amount depends on whether certain circumstances apply.

STATE PENSION age must be reached in order to get the state pension. It also marks the point at which some may be able to claim the means-tested benefit Pension Credit.

NATWEST customers are being warned to watch out for potential scams, as fraudsters attempt to take advantage during the coronavirus crisis.

CORONAVIRUS has forced people to re-evaluate their finances as income takes a hit and budgets are stretched. One of the first port of calls for change has been direct debits and new research reveals that some people may find themselves with more cash available once this all ends.

STATE pension age is continually being reviewed and altered by the government. The latest change occurred earlier this week.

STATE PENSIONS are calculated by National Insurance contributions - but can you top up any missed years?

CELTIC manager Brendan Rodgers admits he will need to delve back into the transfer market for another striker if Moussa Dembele leaves.

RANGERS play Partick Thistle in the Scottish Premiership tonight - but can you watch it live?

JOSH WINDASS silenced his Rangers hecklers – and won the backing of his boss.

COSTA RICA is a name to send a chill down any Scotsman’s spine. For me it’s up there with Peru when I think of football nightmares on a world stage.

SCOTTISH CUP SEMI-FINAL DRAW - Everything you need to know ahead of the draw in including date, time, TV channel and live stream.

SCOTTISH CUP DRAW - Find out the ball numbers for the semi-final draw as Celtic and co wait to hear their fate.

BITTER rivals Celtic and Rangers could face off in a mouth-watering Scottish Cup semi-final.

League Manager Association boss Richard Bevan admits the Premier League could be cancelled.

All the latest rumours and gossip coming out of Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Chelsea have entered negotiations with Leicester over Ben Chilwell after the left-back reportedly told his agent he wants a transfer to London.

If you are considering planning a trip to Greece and are wondering which island to visit, you should definitely check out the majestic island of Corfu. There are infinite reasons to plan a trip to...

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Travelling to Antarctica is usually a once in a lifetime experience, and one many people have on their bucket lists. It’s not surprising, considering the dramatic icebergs, huge areas of wilderness and sensational lagoons. Just...

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The Schengen area comprises of 26 beautiful countries and each of them offers an array of unique and awesome destinations for the travellers looking for a wonderful holiday. There are the popular places like Paris...

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Whether you’re looking for Islands, nightlife or cultural experiences, those best things to do in Thailand have you covered. Thailand is one of the most popular backpacker destinations in the world. This special place has...

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Virgin Island is the best place for backpackers who love to explore nature. If you’re the one who’s searching for the best things to do in US Virgin Islands? Then dont worry; in this post,...

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Are you searching for the best things to do in Gili Islands? Then you have come to the right place. In this post, you can check out Amazing things to do in Gili Island, Indonesia....

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has a transfer plan for Rhian Brewster with Leeds United set to miss out on a loan deal for the youngster.

Liverpool ace Rhian Brewster has joined Swansea on loan until the end of the season.

Chelsea transfer news is coming in thick and fast and Express Sport is on hand to bring you all the very latest from Stamford Bridge.

Express Sport have rounded up five deals that could yet still happen between now and the transfer deadline at 11pm later tonight.

CELTIC oddly exposed their personal negotiations with Motherwell midfielder David Turnbull on Twitter, saying they will “move on” if the player’s agent does not accept the “magnificent offer”.

CELTIC captain Scott Brown insists David Turnbull’s chances of joining the Hoops are not dead and urged the midfielder to re-think his transfer snub because they are “the right club” for him.

Steven Gerrard believes Ryan Kent will get even better for Rangers as he’s not even fully fit yet.

HOLIDAYS have been put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic which has killed more than 100,000 people worldwide. When can we go on holiday again?

GOOGLE MAPS is a useful tool that is great for navigating around the world. But sometimes, the huge Street View lens spots some very bizarre scenes which is definitely the case for one street in New Orleans.

THE AIRLINE INDUSTRY has seen major losses in profit due to the coronavirus pandemic, with many companies seeing job losses and uncertain futures. But this is how the airline industry may recover after the pandemic.

THE GOVERNMENT is to enforce a new rule which will see all travellers arriving into the UK being instructed to go into a 14-day quarantine period. It is not yet known how this rule will be enforced, or for how long, but it has the potential to change the way we experience holidays.

GREEK island Santorini is trialling new social distancing measures for beachgoers, with the introduction of new plexiglass screens surrounding sun loungers and beach chairs. Will these measures mean Britons can soon visit?

AIRCRAFT engineers are on hand to do everything from small bits of daily maintenance at the end of a flight, to fixing major issues to avoid a fatal emergency. However, they also have the task of unclogging toilets - discovering some very bizarre items along the way.

UK HOLIDAYMAKERS have been urged not to book a summer holiday abroad following the Government's leaked airport quarantine plan, according to a leading aviation expert.

Wayne Rooney is set to start for Derby against Manchester United tonight in their FA Cup clash.

Odion Ighalo scored twice as Manchester United beat Derby to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals and leave their all-time top scorer Wayne Rooney on the losing side.

Manchester United will go up against Wayne Rooney in their FA Cup clash with Derby.

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer saw his side beat Derby 3-0 in their FA Cup showdown on Thursday night.

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has hit back at Health Secretary Matt Hancock.

All the latest rumours and gossip coming out of Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Manchester United's surprise pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani.

Carlton Cole has revealed he completed an England training session with an erection.

THE British economy is set to plummet into its worst recession for 300 years because of the coronavirus crisis, the Bank of England warned yesterday.

VIRGIN Media and O2 are to merge to create a £31billion media and telecoms giant, their parent firms have announced. Liberty Global and Telefonica - the owners of Virgin Media and O2 respectively - had confirmed on Monday that they were in discussions over a possible combination.

MERVYN KING, the former governor of the Bank of England, once issued a brutal analysis of the global banking system and argued for its reinvention, it can be revealed as the Government fine-tunes its economic response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Tottenham have been tipped to sign Ryan Fraser when his contract with Bournemouth ends.