Alison Hammond has been enjoying her summer break from presenting duties at This Morning.
Alison, 47, is currently in Dubai with a group of pals where she’s been soaking up the luxury of the Middle East, as well as gaining praise from fans after showing off her unfiltered self.
Earlier in her trip, the star posted a snap of herself to her Instagram stories that was the unfiltered version of the same snap she shared to her main grid.
In a typically honest way she told fans: “People loving this pic, I think it’s important to show with no filter too”.
(Image: Alison Hammond / Instagram)
During her getaway the presenter browsed the city’s old town and souk, and teased she’s found something special to wear to the National Television Awards.
She was keen to point out that the pal she was with was not a romantic relationship and wrote on her Story: “The reflection in my glasses is my gay best friend Jason”.
Alison soaked up the atmosphere of Dubai as she visited a spice market and also showed off the interiors of some of the places she had been visiting with pals.
She also enjoyed an afternoon cooling off at AURA Skypool in Dubai – dubbed the world’s highest 360 degree infinity pool.
(Image: Instagram/Alison Hammond)
(Image: alisonhammond55/Instagram)
(Image: alisonhammond55/Instagram)
However, it wasn’t all a wholly successful trip as earlier in the week Alison came under fire from PETA while camel riding.
In the clip which has angered PETA, Alison can be heard saying: “So we’re here in the desert, I’ve put my scarf on. Do you not like the way I’ve got my scarf on? We’re ready for the desert, we are definitely ready.”
Mimi Bekhechi, Vice President, Europe and Australia released a statement stating that the animals Alison rode are “sometimes subjected to violence”.
(Image: Alison Hammond/ Instagram)
(Image: alisonhammond55/Instagram)
She said: “We can only assume that Alison is unaware that riding camels causes these animals tremendous suffering.
“We are sending her PETA’s guide for avoiding activities that exploit animals to help her make more informed and compassionate choices while on holiday.”
Mimi added: “For camels used in the tourism trade, life bears no resemblance to a natural existence.
(Image: Alison Hammond / Instagram)
(Image: Alison Hammond / Instagram)
“These intelligent animals are sometimes subjected to violence, stuffed into lorries and trailers for transport, and forced to carry tourists on their backs for hours.
“Camels aren’t selfie props or tools for creating content”.
She added: “We can keep holidays fun for everyone by leaving activities that exploit animals off our itinerary.”
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