Pucker up, Phil: Neville enjoys kiss in the sea, Bent jet-skis away from Villa troubles as Sneijder and wife take a romantic stroll

After a long, gruelling season, the world of football will now be able to kick back and enjoy a long, hot summer as the game's brightest stars head off on their holidays.
Sportsmail will be there every step of the way, bringing you the very best snaps from Las Vegas, to Dubai, Ibiza (and back to Las Vegas) on a daily basis.

 

DARREN BENT (BARBADOS)

Darren Bent took time out from his honeymoon with wife Kirsty to take in some watersports in the Caribbean.
The Aston Villa striker zoomed around the sea in Barbados on a jet-ski, while Kirsty and friends, Wolves' Steven Ward and his partner, donned lifejackets for further adventure.

Driving force: Aston Villa striker Darren Bent whizzed around on a jet-ski on his Barbados honeymoon

Beach bodies: Bent strolled along the sand with wife Kirsty before donning lifejackets with Wolves' Steven Ward and his partner for some more fun and games in the seas (below)

Shades: Ward and his partner walking along the Caribbean beach

Bent looks set to leave Villa Park this summer, after not featuring in manager Paul Lambert's plans last season, and Christian Benteke assuming the first-choice striker's berth for the midlands club.
Lambert's men however have slapped an £8million price tag on the former England striker, deterring a bid from potential suitors Newcastle, while his £3million-a-year salary could also prove a stumbling block.
PHIL NEVILLE AND MICHAEL CARRICK (BARBADOS)
Phil Neville is enjoying a well-deserved holiday after calling time on his playing career on the end of last season.
The former Everton captain, like Bent, took in the sunny climes of Barbados with his wife, and the couple had a visitor fromin the form of Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick.

United front: Phil Neville (left) and Michael Carrick relaxed on the beach while they chatted

Sealed with a kiss: Neville and his wife Julie frolicked in the Caribbean sea after his retirement from playing

Carrick was chatting to Neville on sun loungers on the beach, with the England midfielder recharging his batteries ahead of a first season with David Moyes in charge.
Neville is poised to move into coaching having studied for his FA badges, but could also move into broadcasting after the roaring success of his older brother, Gary, on Sky Sports.

WESLEY SNEIJDER (IBIZA)

Galatasaray midfielder Wesley Sneijder took his wife Yolanthe for a stroll on the beach in Ibiza as he enjoyed a break before getting back to pre-season.
The Dutch star showed off his tattoos as the couple linked arms by the sea.

All smiles: Wesley Sneijder took his wife Yolanthe Sneijder-Cabau for a romantic walk on the beach in Ibiza

Sneijder was rumoured to be on the verge of a move to Chelsea to reunite with Jose Mourinho - his manager at former club Inter Milan.
But he committed his future to the Turkish club, who also count former Blues striker Didier Drogba on their books, and have a pre-season date at Notts County.