But instead of roughing it in the Australian jungle, Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor has been lapping up the luxury of Barbados, on a holiday with her husband Tim.
The 49-year-old actress, who beat breast cancer in 2009 and 2010, showed off her slim shape in a white bikini, as the couple enjoyed a stroll along the beach.
There aren't any cobbles here! Sally Dynevor shows off her bikini body on the sands
Sally wore a bandeau bikini top and a pair of bottoms, with ties at either side.
Protecting her eyes from the strong rays, she sported a pair of black sunglasses.
Surf's up! Sally enjoys a break from Coronation Street and takes a dip in the sea
Happy on holiday: The 49-year-old actress wore a bright blue two piece as she enjoyed the sunshine with her husband Tim
A far cry from the cobbles: The glorious island is much more glamorous than the Manchester-based set of Coronation Street
After researching cancer the actress had a lump checked and was diagnosed with a 1.8cm grade one tumour.
Sally underwent months of chemotherapy, that led to her losing her hair and she took six months off work.
Stroll in the sands: The couple, who have been married since 1995, enjoyed a nice walk by the sea
Happy and healthy: Sally, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009, looked radiant as she enjoyed her holiday
She said: 'I feel as though I’m starting to enter a new time in my life. I’m really excited about the future.
'As
I get older I want to break the rules and be a bit rebellious. I’ve
been so good for such a long time I just want to do something naughty. I
want to do as much as I can. I just want to fill every minute of every
day.’
Sally's character on the Manchester-based soap could be heading for a reconciliation with her husband Kevin.
Happy family: The couple, who have three children together, made the most of the stunning scenery
Their daughter Sophie is currently recovering from a horrific car crash, which saw her fighting for her life.
Brooke
Vincent who plays Sally's on screen daughter told The Sun newspaper:
'They're devastated and in shock. Kevin and Sally are finding it hard to
get their heads round it.'
'I think it's going to bring the family closer together - and Sophie likes that her dad is talking to her mum again. She wants them to be a family again.'
'I think it's going to bring the family closer together - and Sophie likes that her dad is talking to her mum again. She wants them to be a family again.'
Sally and scriptwriter Tim have married in 1995 and have three children together.