I went on holiday and massive UK star was having dinner on the table next to me

Enjoying a luxury holiday at a lavish five-star resort on the Algarve is special in itself. However, when you find yourself mere feet away from the legendary Sir Tom Jones you know it's going to be an extraordinary experience.

That's exactly what happened to Isobel Dickinson at the "magnificent" Pine Cliffs Resort's 21st Summer Gala in Albufeira, Portugal where, among other things, she watched the charismatic singer command the stage in his eighth decade. The sold-out event is the highlight of the social calendar each year in the area, with thousands of hotel guests and locals alike vying for tickets to the formal affair.

The list of the remarkable stars who have headlined the event in past years include Dionne Warwick, Gloria Gaynor, UB40, Michael Bolton, Ne-Yo and Kool and The Gang, reports the Mirror.

"And this ultra-glamorous evening kicked off my indulgent short break at one of Europe’s super resorts," said Isobel.

"Pine Cliffs really is a feast for the eyes. Lush gorgeous grass, dotted with guests lazing on sun-loungers, leads down to striking orange cliffs that look like they’ve been carved out of clay. Pine trees dramatically cling to the sandstone sides above the award-winning Felésia Beach below and it is all housed under a bright blue cerulean sky.

"You can really take it all in by getting the panoramic lift down the cliffside to the beach, where a boarded walkway leads to the sand and private lounging area. It’s a beautiful way to start the day – but the trek back up the boards reminded me that I had partied a little too hard the night before, so I took myself off to the stunning Serenity Spa – the Art Of Well Being – for some R&R.

"There, an amazing therapist soothed away any last bits of tension. The