Tulisa ends Marbella holiday to rush to footballer boyfriend’s side

Tulisa and pal show off their bikini-bods on holiday in Marbella

X Factor judge, pop star and all round heiress to Cheryl Cole’s ‘Nation’s Sweetheart’ tiara, Tulisa has had a whirlwind 24 months.

Beginning 2013 with a well-earned break in Marbella, the star arrived back in chilly Britain to grey clouds and even stormier headlines following the news that her Premier League star boyfriend, Danny Simpson, had spent a night in hospital following a brawl in Manchester.

Simpson, who plays for Newcastle United, does not appear to recall much of the assault, but he will no doubt be pleased that Tulisa is back from Marbella to be by his side.

Pre-brawl, Tulisa had been taking advantage of Marbella’s winter warmth – following in the footsteps of hundreds of celebrities that visit the Costa del Sol all year round to enjoy its bars, beaches and beautiful climate.

Although the summer months are understandably a busier and better time for a spot of celeb-watching, the resorts of the Costa del Sol are a playground for Europe’s rich and famous throughout the year.

While celebrities like Tulisa are happy to flaunt their beach-ready bods on the sands in Puerto Banús, the Costa del Sol also offers unrivalled privacy and luxury. So when the paparazzi and prying eyes get too much, celebs can safely retreat behind closed doors and carry on their Costa partying in complete privacy.

Choice, style, glamour and gorgeous weather – celebs and civilians alike cannot help but be seduced by the charms of the Costa del Sol.