Sunshine break for one: Denise Van Outen sizzles

Her husband Lee Mead and daughter Betsy spent the Easter break wrapped up against the cold in the UK.
But Denise Van Outen jetted herself over Dubai to soak up the sun over the bank holiday, spending a relaxing few days lounging around on the beach.
The 38-year-old showed off her flawless figure in a number of zebra print Melissa Odabash bikini as she was joined by female pals at the exclusive Grosvenor House resort.

 

Left the family at home: Denise Van Outen spent a few days sunning herself in Dubai, while husband Lee Mead and daughter Betsy stayed back in the UK

Clearly trying her best to get a tan, the former Big Breakfast presenter was spotted reclining on a sun lounger before trying her hand at a few beach-side activities.

 

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Denise seemed in need of a break from the pressures of life back at home and was making the most of her few days of alone time, getting into the spirit of the luxurious retreat.
Proving that she's just as body confident as ever, the mother-of-one didn't feel the need to cover up her figure as she treated herself to a few beach days.

 

 

Flawless figure: The 38-year-old showed off the fruits of her labours in the gym, displaying her toned and taut tummy

 

Relaxed: Denise seemed in great spirits as she took a break from her life back in the UK to sun herself

 

Body-confident: The Essex girl proved that she's got no body hang-ups as she cooled off by taking a dip in the sea

 

 

Healthy glow: The presenter looked like she'd been trying to get the perfect tan, sporting a bronzed body

Instead she strutted around the beach in a skimpy zebra-print two-piece, showing off the fruits of her labours in the gym with her toned and taut tummy.
Going make-up free, the star looked fresh-faced and as youthful as ever, letting her trademark blonde hair hang tousled, not worrying too much about maintaining her glamorous image.
Later in the day she changed into an electric blue bikini and decided to ditch sunbathing in favour of a spot of beach volleyball.

 

Getting active: Later on Densie swapped sunbathing for beach volleyball, throwing herself into it

 

 

Still fun-loving: The TV star proved that she still loves to have a good time, jumping around the beach

Proving that she's just as fun-loving as ever, Denise threw herself into the game, jumping about on the white sands and even falling over at one point.
A few days later, Denise was back in the UK, swapping her bikini for a warm-looking coat as she was spotted pushing her two-year-old around London in her buggy.

 

Down-to-earth: Denise proved that she wasn't concerned about beach-side glamour, preferring to enjoy herself

 

 

 

Competitive: The blonde star threw her hands up in the air as she scored a point, really getting into the game

 

Young at heart: Denise put on a 'love to tweet' T-shirt as she wandered through the resort to pick up a drink

On Saturday, she was back to what she knows best, co-hosting Sunday Brunch and sporting her glowing tan.
The Essex girl met husband Lee back in 2007 on Any Dream Will Do, but hasn't been spotted out with him in recent months, sparking speculation about their marriage.
She also took a solo trip to Dubai over New Year, leaving her singer other half back in Blighty.
The West End star decide to stay at home with the couple's daughter while Denise sunned herself over the Easter break.

 

Missing the family? Denise left her husband back in the UK, contributing to speculation about the status of their marriage